Schedule
17 Tue
18 Wed
19 Thu
20 Fri
21 Sat
22 Sun
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17
Monday
Gracie Combatives
Class 02 - Americana Armlock - Mount | Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Most martial arts rely heavily on the use of strikes to defeat the opponent. This strategy may work against a smaller opponent but is very risky against a larger, more athletic opponent who could just as easily knock you out every time you put yourself in range to strike them. The best strategy is to establish a clinch and take the fight to the ground where you can preserve energy, neutralize punches, and win the fight with ease. The key to establishing a clinch on an aggressive opponent is to understand that there are two safe distances in a fight: all the way out or all the way in.
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Americana Armlock - Mount
The goal in the fight is to achieve the mount, exhaust your opponent, and then win the fight. Punching your opponent from the mount can be effective but is exhausting, risks your balance, and could injure your opponent more seriously than desired. We prefer to use leverage-based submissions instead so that we can maintain better control of our opponent and save energy. The Americana Armlock is a highly effective submission that can be used with minimal effort to defeat a larger opponent. First, you will learn the Basic Application and then two variations that could be used in combat.
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18
Tuesday
Gracie Combatives
Class 20 - Take the Back – Guard | Standing Headlock Defense
Take the Back - Guard
Against a trained opponent, you can expect them sit back and establish posture from within your guard; but against an untrained opponent, you can expect the exact opposite. When a person drives all their weight forward from within your guard, they unknowingly create a perfect opportunity for you to take their back, especially when they are attacking your neck or face with one of their hands. In this lesson, you will learn how to Take the Back from the guard, but in order to simplify the process of learning all the steps, we’re going to break everything down into three slices.
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Standing Headlock Defense
Once you establish the clinch on your opponent, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to catch you in a headlock. Without the proper escape strategy, the Standing Headlock can be a very painful and demoralizing experience, but with the proper technique you can turn the tables and use their hold to your advantage.
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Master Cycle
Master Cycle
From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.
Jr Grapplers (Ages 8-12)
Jr Grapplers (Ages 8-12)
Gracie Bullyproof Jr. Grapplers builds unshakable confidence so that your child can overcome bullying without violence. Parents love our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in North Austin because it's the perfect blend of self-defense and character development.
Master Cycle
Master Cycle
From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.
19
Wednesday
Mat Munchkins (Ages 3-4)
Mat Munchkins (Ages 3-4)
Gracie Bullyproof® Mat Munchkins kids martial arts classes for preschoolers is full of fun games and simple techniques. Our objective is to build your child's confidence and prepare them for the transition into the Little Champs (Ages 5-7) classes.
Little Champs (Ages 5-7)
Little Champs (Ages 5-7)
Discover why parents love our Kids Martial Arts Classes in North Austin! 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.
Gracie Combatives
Class 03 - Positional Control - Mount | Body Fold Takedown
Positional Control (Mount)
The mount is the most dominant position in a fight because it enables you to win the fight in a variety of ways while depleting your opponent’s energy. You must understand, however, that as soon as you achieve the mount, your opponent will do everything in his power to get you off of them. In this lesson you will learn how to control and exhaust a larger stronger opponent from the mount. First, you will learn how to apply effective hip pressure, and then you will see how to neutralize the most common escape attempts you can expect from an untrained opponent in a real fight.
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Body Fold Takedown
Instead of exchanging punches with a larger opponent, we recommend that you establish the clinch and take them to the ground where you can exhaust and submit them. Once you establish the clinch, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to hit you in the face. In doing so, they will lean back and unknowingly create the perfect opportunity for the Body Fold Takedown.
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Gracie Combatives
Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in North Austin
20
Thursday
Master Cycle
Master Cycle
From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.
Gracie Combatives
Class 21 - Elbow Escape – Side Mount | Pull Guard
Elbow Escape - Side Mount
If your opponent is able to achieve the side mount, chances are they will be so eager to punch you that they will create space for you to execute the Shrimp Escape (Lesson 24). If they are able to prevent the Shrimp Escape, the best thing to do is conserve energy and wait until the opponent transitions from side mount to full mount so that you can use the Elbow Escape to recompose the guard. In this lesson you will learn two variations of the Elbow Escape from the side mount.
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Pull Guard
In an ideal situation, you would be able to close the distance, establish the clinch, execute a takedown, achieve the mount and win the fight. Sometimes however, your opponent is expecting the clinch and is very resistant when you try to establish control of them. If you get into a clinch and you are unable to take your partner down because they are too strong or you lose control of their hips, you have two options: let go and try again or Pull Guard. If you let go, you risk getting knocked out when you try to reestablish the clinch. If you pull the opponent in your guard, you can neutralize the punches, exhaust their energy, and eventually win the fight in a variety of ways.
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Gracie Combatives
Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in North Austin
Jr Grapplers (Ages 8-12)
Jr Grapplers (Ages 8-12)
Gracie Bullyproof Jr. Grapplers builds unshakable confidence so that your child can overcome bullying without violence. Parents love our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program in North Austin because it's the perfect blend of self-defense and character development.
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 13-17)
Teens Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 13-17)
As students reach their teenage years, they often find themselves in a unique spot—too mature for the younger Jr. Grapplers class, yet not quite ready to jump into the structured approach of the adult Gracie Combatives program. To bridge this gap, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu North Austin is proud to offer a dedicated Teen Jiu-Jitsu program designed specifically for ages 13–17.
This class provides age-appropriate training that challenges teens physically and mentally while preparing them for the transition to adult-level practice. Students will build confidence, sharpen their self-defense skills, and develop discipline in an environment tailored to their stage of growth. With a focus on safety, technique, and positive reinforcement, our Teen Jiu-Jitsu program ensures that students stay engaged, motivated, and inspired on their martial arts journey.
Master Cycle
Master Cycle
From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.
21
Friday
22
Saturday
Master Cycle
Master Cycle
From blue belt to black belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. You'll never experience adult martial arts classes that are as structured, safe, and effective as what you'll find in the Master Cycle.
Gracie Combatives
Class 04 - Take the Back + R.N.C. - Mount | Clinch (Conservative Opponent)
Rear Naked Choke
Of all the techniques in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Rear Naked Choke has been responsible for more fight victories than all the rest combined. Based entirely on effective use of leverage, you can use this submission to defeat an opponent of any size. In this lesson, you will first learn the Basic Application of the choke, and then you will learn the Strong Side and Weak Side variations that can be used in a street fight.
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Clinch (Conservative Opponent)
The goal in a fight is to avoid getting knocked out, establish the clinch, and get the fight to the ground where we can neutralize the opponent with greater efficiency. The easiest time to do this is when your opponent commits to attacking you aggressively. For this reason, it is best to keep the distance and wait for their attack if at all possible. In the event that your opponent approaches you conservatively during the fight, and you would like to close the distance, you can use the “surprise entry” method to establish the clinch.
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Gracie Combatives
Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in North Austin
Women Empowered
Class 15 - Rear Naked Choke | Triangle Choke (Giant Killer | Stage 3)
If we can wrap our sneaky arms around his neck, we have several reliable chokes that can help us end the fight. In this lesson we will learn the Rear Naked Choke for anytime we find ourselves behind an assailant. If you are trapped in a confined space with a sexual predator, escape may not be an option. In this lesson, we teach you multiple chokes from the guard position, allowing you to render the attacker unconscious from the bottom of the fight! We will begin with one of the most famous jiu-jitsu techniques of all time, the Triangle Choke!
Rear Naked Choke:
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Triangle Choke (Giant Killer/ Stage 3):
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Women Empowered
Women Empowered® is so much more than a women's self-defense class! Not only will you learn how to use Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defend against the most common threat scenarios, you will also experience empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment!
23
Sunday
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