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Our Co-ed Beginner Program

In this program, we systematically cycle through the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense 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, we use focused sparring drills to help you build your skills against controlled resistance.

Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program, you will qualify for advancement into the Master Cycle advanced Jiu-Jitsu program!

What You’ll Learn

  • 36 Essential Techniques: the core moves of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, proven in real fights more than all other techniques combined.

  • Step 1, Learn the Techniques: 23 one-hour lessons you can start at any time and complete in any order.

  • Step 2, Develop Your Reflexes: after taking each lesson twice, join Reflex Development classes that combine all 36 techniques.

  • Step 3, Earn Your Gracie Combatives Belt: complete each lesson three times and at least 12 Reflex Development classes, then pass a 25-minute belt test.

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