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THE NEW ICP 2026: Get ready for a new era of instructors with a ICP like you’ve never seen before
THE NEW ICP 2026: Get ready for a new era of instructors with a ICP like you’ve never seen before
What’s holding your career back (and how to break through)
For years, ICPs have given us the foundation: a unified Gracie Barra teaching standard and more consistent classes. That has brought us this far.
But the challenges have changed: different student groups, little time to prepare classes, and the pressure to “always get it right” make improvisation creep back in, confidence waver, retention drop, and career growth slow down.
PCI 2026 is the evolution that solves this. A core that aligns teaching standards and student experience, combined with paths each instructor can choose based on their profile. In practice, a more focused and personalized certification, predictable classes, clear structure, and the confidence to lead any group.
But the challenges have changed: different student groups, little time to prepare classes, and the pressure to “always get it right” make improvisation creep back in, confidence waver, retention drop, and career growth slow down.
PCI 2026 is the evolution that solves this. A core that aligns teaching standards and student experience, combined with paths each instructor can choose based on their profile. In practice, a more focused and personalized certification, predictable classes, clear structure, and the confidence to lead any group.
Who Is the 2026 Instructor Certification For?
What’s New in This ICP?
What’s Included in the NEW PCI 2026
Exclusive App
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Stories of Transformation with ICP
Every instructor has a unique journey , but they all share the same desire to make an impact on the mat and in their students’ lives.
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Choose Your Instructor Profile and Get Ready
Assistant Instructor
U$ 104,30
Includes:
GBK Instructor
U$ 156,80
Includes:
GBF Instructor
U$ 156,80
Includes:
Adult Instructor
U$ 174,30
Includes:
Premium Instructor
U$ 210
Includes:
ICP 2026 Legacy
U$ 174,30
Includes:
Simple Verification
Provide your criminal background check and a valid First Aid/CPR course.
In-Person Training
Required only for blue, purple, and brown belts. Black belts are exempt from this step.
GB Foundations
If you haven’t taken the GB Foundations course or missed the last three PCI editions, simply choose the full version to secure your access.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the ICP?
The Gracie Barra Instructor Certification Program was developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. as a learning platform dedicated to all Gracie Barra team members to ensure our philosophies, principles and high standards of instruction are met while at the same time focusing on improvements to enhance your instructor toolbox. Upon completion of this course, instructors will be provided with a certificate that is valid for up to one year.
With over 30,000 participants from all over the world since it was launched in 2011, the ICP has placed a great contribution on keeping all GB team members united as one team, defending one shield, in pursuit of one goal: to teach Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.
The ICP is always evolving with improvements made to the GB Method and innovations to the learning experience. With e-learning technologies making the program accessible by everyone, anywhere.
With over 30,000 participants from all over the world since it was launched in 2011, the ICP has placed a great contribution on keeping all GB team members united as one team, defending one shield, in pursuit of one goal: to teach Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone.
The ICP is always evolving with improvements made to the GB Method and innovations to the learning experience. With e-learning technologies making the program accessible by everyone, anywhere.
2. Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in ICP 2026?
Yes. It is mandatory to be an active GB member of an official GB school to take the ICP. Also If you are not an ICP 2024 certified Instructor, you must take the full version of the ICP 2025 and complete the GB Foundations program. If this is the first time you are taking the ICP or you are not certified in the ICP 2019, the GB Foundations program is the pre-requisite to get certified in the ICP.
3. Who needs to complete a background check?
Everyone taking the ICP must complete and pass the background check. The only background check the ICP accepts is the one issued by Sterling Talent Solutions (for USA and Canada students).
4. Why is Gracie Barra requiring a background check for all instructors completing the ICP now?
The background check is one more action taken by Gracie Barra in an effort to increase the safety of GB students and our commitment to excellence.
5. How do I request my background check?
You can apply for your background check online.
Inside the ICP Course is a link to direct you to an online background check application.
Inside the ICP Course is a link to direct you to an online background check application.
6. What is the cost for the background check:
For residents of the United States or instructors registering under a GB School in the United States the fee for the background check is $19.50 USD and it is paid directly to Sterling Talent Solutions. If there is a validated criminal record found in the following states there will be an additional fee added to the original $19.50 USD that the applicant will be responsible for paying. These states are Maine ($20), Vermont ($30), and New York ($65) and it is paid directly to Sterling Talent Solutions. Sterling Talent Solutions is responsible for running the tests and informing Gracie Barra about the results.
For residents of Canada or instructors registering under a GB School in Canada the fee for the background check is $25 CDN and it is paid directly to Sterling Talent Solutions. Sterling Talent Solutions is responsible for running the tests and informing Gracie Barra about the results
For residents outside the United States and Canada or instructors registering under a GB School outside the United States and Canada, you can submit your local Background check results.
Background check process may take up to 5 business days.
For residents of Canada or instructors registering under a GB School in Canada the fee for the background check is $25 CDN and it is paid directly to Sterling Talent Solutions. Sterling Talent Solutions is responsible for running the tests and informing Gracie Barra about the results
For residents outside the United States and Canada or instructors registering under a GB School outside the United States and Canada, you can submit your local Background check results.
Background check process may take up to 5 business days.
7. What are the disqualifications based on the background check?
A person should be disqualified and prohibited from serving as a Gracie Barra certified instructor if the person has been found guilty of the following crimes:
For purposes of this policy; Guilty shall mean that a person was found guilty following a trial, entered a guilty plea, entered a no contest plea accompanied by a court finding of guilt (regardless of adjudication), or received court directed programs in lieu of conviction.
SEX OFFENSES
For purposes of this policy; Guilty shall mean that a person was found guilty following a trial, entered a guilty plea, entered a no contest plea accompanied by a court finding of guilt (regardless of adjudication), or received court directed programs in lieu of conviction.
SEX OFFENSES
• All Sex Offenses – Regardless of the amount of time since offense.
Examples include: child molestation, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sodomy, prostitution, solicitation, indecent exposure, etc.
FELONIES OR FEDERAL OFFENCES
• All Felony or Federal Violence – Regardless of the amount of time since the offense.
Examples include: murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated burglary, etc.
• All Felony or Federal offenses other than violence or sex within the past 5 years.
Examples include: drug offenses, theft, embezzlement, fraud, child endangerment, etc.
PENDING CASES
• Individuals found to have pending court cases for any of the disqualifying offenses will be disqualified. If the disposition of the pending case does not meet the criteria for the disqualification as listed above, the individual would then be cleared and reinstated.
8. When will registration for the ICP 2026 begin?
The pre-registration begins on October 15th, 2025.
9. What are the exclusive bonus material for the Pre-Registration period?
- VIP LIST: Oct. 4th - Oct 16th - 30% off regular price + ICP HUB 2025
- Regular Registrations: Oct. 4th - Oct 16th - 20% off regular price + ICP HUB 2025
10. When will the ICP courses begin?
- Stage 1: GB Educational Systems - 10/14/2024
- Stage 2: GB Educational Tools - 11/11/204
- Stage 3: GB Advanced Education - 12/02/2024
11. How much time do I have to complete the ICP?
You will have access to all the ICP content for 1 year.
12. Who is eligible to take the ICP 2026 Legacy?
The GB Institute also offers the ICP Legacy Course, which is designed for instructors who were certified in the ICP 2024 only. If you have not been certified in the ICP 2024, you must take the full version of the ICP.
13. How long is my ICP certificate valid for?
The ICP certificate is valid for up to one year counting from the date of certification approval. The ICP certificate is only approved for instructors who hold the rank of a blue belt or higher.
14. What are the requirements to complete the ICP?
The following are requirements to successfully complete the ICP and receive your certificate.
*Required for all instructors.
- Understand all course material offered.
- Be an active member of an official Gracie Barra school.
- Pass all quizzes with a grade of 80% or higher.
- Complete First Aid / CPR Training (the certificate must be updated and valid).
- Successfully pass background check*
- Complete Practical Activity Report (non-black belts only)**
*Required for all instructors.
**Required for all blue, purple, and brown belts completing the ICP. Black Belts do not need to complete the Practical Activity Report.
15. Can I transfer my ICP to someone else?
No, your ICP is non-transferable.
16. If I am unhappy with the course or if I do not pass my background check (United States and Canada only) can I have a refund?
We offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. (NO refunds if you do NOT pass the background check, and NO refunds if you fail to score 80% or higher after the attempts offered on the tests)
17. Can a White Belt or GBK Youth student take the ICP?
Gracie Barra allows White Belt students to register and complete the online portion of the ICP course only but does not provide certification nor will the White Belt student be listed on the Gracie Barra website as an instructor. White Belt students are not permitted to instruct classes at Gracie Barra and therefore cannot complete the Practical Activity Report requirement to become a certified instructor. White Belt students may take the ICP course solely to learn more about the GB Method; not to become a certified Gracie Barra Instructor.
18. I have a question. Who do I contact for help?
We are happy to help!
Email us at institute@graciebarra.com