Gracie Combatives®
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Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for co-ed adults. In this program, we teach the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative training environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defence technique. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience, and since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program.
Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program, you will have earned your Gracie Combatives Belt, which will qualify students for advancement into the Master Cycle program. If you’re unsure about trying martial arts training for fear of injury, embarrassment, or any other reason, then the Gracie Combatives program is for you!
Our certified Instructors conduct all classes in a cooperative training environment and are committed to ensuring that every new student has an informative and enjoyable experience regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.
36 Essential Techniques
Although Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of over 600 techniques, studies of real fights conducted by members of the Gracie Family have shown that 36 techniques have been used more often and with greater success than all the other techniques combined. Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is the only course that is entirely dedicated to the mastery of these 36 essential techniques. You need absolutely no experience to start this program.
Step 1: Learn The Techniques
We have divided the 36 Gracie Combatives techniques into 23 one-hour classes so that you can complete the program at your own pace. We designed each lesson so that you can start at any point without prior experience. As a result, you can complete the 23 lessons in any order. Upon enrolling, we will issue you a Gracie Combatives attendance card on which we will track your progress every step of the way.
Step 2: Develop Your Reflexes
Once you complete each of the 23 Gracie Combatives lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) Classes where you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.
Step 3: Earn Your Combatives Belt
Once you complete each of the Gracie Combatives lessons 3 times, and you’ve completed at least 12 Reflex Development Classes, you are eligible to test for promotion to your Gracie Combatives Belt! We will administer a 60-minute test to assess your ability to execute the 36 essential techniques individually and in combination. If your performance meets Gracie University standards, you will qualify for promotion to your Gracie Combatives Belt and you will be allowed to attend our advanced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program, the Master Cycle.
Free Online Access & Satellite Training Privileges
Upon enrolling in the Gracie Combatives program at any Certified Training Center (CTC)®, you will receive a free subscription to GracieUniversity.com. Through our interactive online platform, you will have access to detailed video instruction on every technique in the course enabling you to study the lessons on any computer or mobile device 24 hours a day!
Furthermore, all active students at a CTC qualify to train for free at any other Gracie CTC around the world for up to 30 consecutive days per year! Since the curriculum is the same at all CTCs, you will receive credit for every lesson on your Gracie Combatives attendance card when you return home!
10-Day Free Trial at Any CTC!
Most BJJ schools limit new students to one free trial class. We offer all new students a 10-day FREE trial that includes a free uniform and unlimited access to all of our beginner group classes. We’re confident that the curriculum, the camaraderie, and the quality of the instruction will exceed all your expectations.
If that’s not the case, just let us know, and we will never charge you a penny (all we ask is that you return the free uniform that we provide you). To take advantage of our 10-day FREE trial, simply contact us and we’ll schedule your first class today!