One of the founding members of Gracie Barra as well as the IBJJF, Master Leão Teixeira is a legend in the jiu-jitsu world, his jiu-jitsu journey began in the 1970's and was promoted to black belt in 1986. In 2024 he was awarded his 8th Degree Coral Belt at the World Jiu-Jitsu Convention joining a small list of recognized Red White Coral Belts.

Having devoted his career to both kids jiu-jitsu and creating the next generation of amazing jiu-jitsu athletes, Master Teixeira has helped develop countless champions and well know jiu-jitsu stars including Hélio “Soneca” Moreira, Ralph Gracie, Marcio Feitosa, Rafael Correia “Gordinho”, Flávio Almeida “Cachorrinho”, Rolles Gracie Jr., Igor Gracie and Marco Joca “Piu-Piu" to name just a few.

Master Teixeira believes the core of our mission should be to create a culture within our school that focuses on "Educating and Training our students with Determination, Respect and Discipline."