LEARN ABOUT GRACIE JIU-JITSU

A Proven System of Self-Defense, Confidence, and Personal Development

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense system developed by Grand Master Helio Gracie, designed to help individuals of all ages and physical abilities protect themselves in real-world situations, without relying on strength, size, or athleticism. Unlike sport-oriented martial arts, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes technique, timing, and leverage to neutralize threats and stay safe under pressure.

At its core, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu empowers the smaller, weaker person to defend against a larger, stronger attacker using position control, escapes, and submission techniques. It’s not just a martial art—it’s a mindset built on composure, strategy, and confidence under stress.

Designed for Self-Defense, Not Just Sport

While many modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies focus heavily on competition, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu remains true to its original purpose: survivability in real-life altercations. The techniques are tested, refined, and prioritized based on their effectiveness in dangerous street encounters, not tournaments. Through programs like Gracie Combatives®, Women Empowered®, and Gracie Bullyproof®, the system is broken down into structured, easy-to-learn lessons that provide immediate, practical value.

A Curriculum You Can Trust

Thanks to the development of Gracie University, all students at Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers®, including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu East San Jose, receive access to a global curriculum that ensures consistency, structure, and safety at every step.

• Each technique is explained in detail through online video lessons, which students can review at home, anytime. This allows students to reinforce what they learn in class, accelerate their progress, and retain key details more effectively.