Classes

Little Champs (Ages 5-7)

Discover why parents love our Kids Martial Arts Classes! Our Gracie Bullyproof® Little Champs program infuses kids with powerful self-defense skills as well as respect, discipline, and focus to help them in school and life.

Jr. Grapplers (Ages 8-12)

Since bullying is most prevalent in this age group, children in the Jr. Grapplers class will learn 33 techniques to help defend themselves if attacked. The moves taught are similar to those used in the Gracie Combatives® class but with some modifications to allow our young students to adequately execute the techniques. You can rest assured these tactics are both nonviolent and effective, which instills discipline, confidence, and the courage needed to stand up against bullies. Although students are introduced to a repertoire of BJJ, the use of entertaining games to teach these self-defense skills continues. There is no shortage of fun!

Adult Classes

Gracie Combatives® (Ages 13+)

If you’ve never participated in martial arts or have a few jiu-jitsu classes under your belt, this structured beginner self-defense class is the ideal starting point. Gracie Combatives® equips students with real-life training, all while prioritizing safety. The class, broken down into 23 one-hour lessons (36 techniques), provides a plan that addresses the most common untrained-bad-guy themes, no matter the size and strength of the attacker. No sparring is incorporated into Gracie Combatives® to ensure students effectively learn basic moves first. Once you have taken all 23 classes at least twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development class, where you will learn how to combine all 36 techniques in a variety of scenarios. Mastering these techniques will prepare you to move into the advanced class where sparring begins. Not having a plan for a possible altercation can leave you burdened with what-ifs, so learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Women Empowered® (Ages 13+)

Women Empowered® is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. Each one-hour Women Empowered lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience. Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women Empowered program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents. Once you complete the Women Empowered program, you may test for promotion to pink belt!

Master Cycle®

Once you have mastered the Gracie Combatives® class, you are qualified to participate in Master Cycle®. In this highly-structured format, you will learn advanced techniques, spar with peers, and develop the reflexes needed to achieve greater proficiency in the craft. You will have the opportunity to join our Fight Simulation class where you can hone your jiu-jitsu skills against punches, strikes, kicks, and a variety of other fighting techniques. By this point in your journey, BJJ will have become an integral part of your life because of the positive impact on and off the mat. With discipline, respect, courage, leadership, loyalty, and compassion, you’ll press on and successfully continue on the path to Black Belt.