INSTRUCTORS AT GB LIBERTYVILLE
Each one brings a unique blend of skill, experience, and passion to their teaching. Whether you’re looking to start your journey or elevate your skills, our instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s meet the professionals who will inspire and challenge you to reach your full potential!
PROFESSOR JAMIL SALIM FAKHOURY
Professor Jamil Salim Fakhoury has been training under Professor Carlos Lemos Jr. (Escorrega) for over 11 years. In that time Master Fakhoury has won numerous Jiu-Jitsu titles. Master Fakhoury in that time also cross trained in Judo, Wrestling, kickboxing, and MMA. Professor Fakhoury has a vast knowledge in Gracie Barra Self Defense and Instructing.
PROFESSOR CHRIS MCLEOD
Professor Chris was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He started is Jiu-Jitsu training in 2009. Professor Chris received his Black belt in August of 2017 from his Professor, 10x World Champion and 2013 ADCC World Champion Romulo Barral. When Professor Chris is not training or teaching he works as a certified surgical technologist at a Level 1 trauma hospital.
PROFESSOR MARC MOSKOWITZ
PROFESSOR SCOTT CLOSE
Professor Scott is on the mats everyday learning and sharing the BJJ fundamentals and brings positive energy and enthusiasm to each and every class. Professor Scott leads the Gracie Barra Kids Program and completed the Gracie Barra ICP Program (coaching certification). With over 30 years of grappling and martial arts experience. Professor Scott is an asset and inspiration at Gracie Barra Libertyville.
PROFESSOR SERGIO RAUCCI
When he moved with his wife to the USA in the state of New Jersey, soon he returned to training with Professor George Sernack trained by Master Renzo Gracie. After almost 6 years, he moved with his wife to the state of Illinois/Chicago, where he immediately started training at Gracie Barra Libertyville with Professor Jamil Fakhoury trained by Professor Carlos Lemos. Today Sergio is part of Gracie Barra Team.