Master Cycle®

Beyond the Gracie Combatives Belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle. This is our advanced program for experienced co-ed students seeking to deepen their understanding of ‘the gentle art’.

Master Cycle’s unique structure simplifies the journey from Blue to Black Belt by organizing all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) into seven positional chapters (Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing), each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next chapter.

Master Cycle students follow a structured, chapterized learning curriculum to help deepen their understanding and retention of Jiu-Jitsu.

If you’ve achieved the rank of Blue Belt or higher, and you would like to continue on the path to Black Belt in a safe, structured, and friendly learning environment, the Master Cycle is for you!

Review / Warm-Up

Every Master Cycle lesson begins with a 15-20 minute review / warm-up period during which you will review previous lessons or explore techniques you may have learned online through GracieUniversity.com. During the review period, we encourage you to collaborate with your training partners and ask questions of the Instructors.

Technical Instruction

After the review, the Instructor will present 2-3 new techniques from the current chapter of study. Then, you will practice the techniques with a cooperative partner until the movements become natural.

Master Cycle students practicing the techniques with a cooperative partner safely together.

Focus Sparring

At the end of class, you will have a chance to test your skills against a variety of training partners in a variety of controlled training exercises, such as: Rapid Mastery Drills, Focus Sparring Exercises, and Fight Simulation Drills.

Safety is the primary concern during these sparring exercises, and any students who do not train in a safe and productive manner will not be allowed to participate. Sparring is 100% voluntary for Master Cycle students.

Free Online Subscription

There is a remarkable difference in the rate of progress between students who study in their off time and those who don’t. As an active member of the Master Cycle program at any Certified Training Center (CTC)®, you qualify for a free subscription to GracieUniversity.com, which gives you unlimited online access to the Master Cycle video-based curriculum.

You can use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device! Take advantage of this powerful tool and take your Gracie Jiu-Jitsu mastery to the next level!

Master Cycle students have complimentary online access to GracieUniversity.com.

Global Training Access

As an active student in the Master Cycle, you qualify to train for free at any Gracie Jiu-Jitsu CTC around the world. If you travel to a city with a CTC, simply contact them in advance and let them know that you’re an active student, and you can train for free for up to 30 consecutive days per year! If you’re interested in joining the Master Cycle program, simply contact us and start your 10-day FREE trial today!