There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu. You either win or you learn. – Carlos Gracie Jr.

The Gracie Barra Program Structure defines three main stages of development for students: the Fundamentals Program, the Advanced Program and the Black Belt Program. These stages indicate different maturity levels and students upgrade from one to the other in their own natural progression.

While the Fundamentals Program focuses on the building blocks and basic principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) martial art, the Advanced Program is built on high-level techniques and drills that start shaping the students game flow through the development of reflexes, speed and reaction time as well as transitions between one technique and another.

After a few months in the GB Advanced Program students typically experience a deeper involvement in GB’s philosophy, a stronger bond with training partners as well as more discipline and commitment to healthy habits that keep them in good shape.

Advanced Program classes are based on a defined class structure and curriculum that take a broad and open-minded approach, incorporating techniques from different grappling styles like wrestling, judo, sambo, and, of course, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Once you get the 3rd stripe of your white belt, you can move up to the Advanced Program, in addition to continued study in the Fundamentals Program. The 16-week Advanced Program curriculum focuses exclusively on learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Gi, and will allow you to further your study of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) grappling techniques.

In conjunction with the ground techniques, you will learn the major and most effective throwing techniques which will enable you to transition from the feet onto the ground. In addition, the Advanced Program is more than a series of isolated techniques – the curriculum includes a unique approach, which allows you to understand the links, combinations, and transitions between techniques, improving your reaction time and refining your skills. During the Advanced Program, you will discover strengths and weaknesses of your technical mastery, and begin to create your individualized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game.

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Benefit of Joining our Advanced Program

• Learn the most effective take down techniques adapted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Develop transitions between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques
• Experience further improvements in overall fitness level
• Gain a better understanding of different aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Start shaping your Jiu-Jitsu game flow by working with the instructor on your favorite techniques
• Step up to participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions
• Train in over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
• Free access to the school’s events and special classes