Head Instructor – Graham Keys

Graham is a black belt under the legendary Braulio Estima, and head instructor of Gracie Barra Northern Ireland.  Graham has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over ten years, and has competed in both MMA and BJJ tournaments.  He is Northern Ireland’s first black belt.  Graham’s teaching style emphasies the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu, including posture and pressure, and his understanding of the game is held in high regard by his students.  He is one of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors in Ireland.

Graham has studied with the likes of Mauricio Gomes, Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima, Victor Estima, Jude Samuel and Renzo Gracie, amongst others.

Assistant Instructors

Alan Lowry / Jonathan McGookin / Mark Hance / Jonny Burrows / Conor Dunbar / Eddie Salisbury / Ciaran Toal