Adults Gracie Jiu Jitsu Program

Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the official hand-to-hand self-defence combat system of the United States Military and law enforcement agencies. This self-defence method was designed so that anyone can learn practical self-defence in the shortest possible time.

Our Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program will accommodate all students no matter your age, experience or fitness level. Located only minutes from Kirrawee train station in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Gracie Sutherland Shire will offer the following:

Introductory Classes

At Gracie Sutherland Shire the Introductory Class is designed for those who have never trained Jiu Jitsu before. One of our coaches will lead you through a 30 minute introduction of the basics including warm ups, learning to roll, break-fall, drills, self-defence, ground grappling. After the Introductory class you will have a basic understanding of what occurs during our Adult Gi and NoGi Classes. Following the introduction you will get the opportunity to take part in one of our regular All Level Gi Adult Classes.

All Levels Gi Classes

At Gracie Sutherland Shire our All Levels Gi Classes run everyday, multiple times a day. These classes are for all students from beginner level to advanced levels and all those in between, the All Levels Gi Classes will teach you the most important techniques in Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

The All Level Gi program covers the following components of Gracie Jiu Jitsu including (but not limited to):

• Warm ups and drills – exercises to prepare students for their physical training
• Self defence – counters to the most common attacks such as punches, kicks and headlocks
• Ground grappling – the fundamental attacks and defences for ground fighting
• Isolation rounds – opportunity to practice skill
• Rolling rounds – putting practice into action, 6 minute rolling rounds with a sports Jiu Jitsu focus.

Each Week/Month our coaches design a program concentrating on a specific technique/drill/submission/self defence/position. This gives students an opportunity to strengthen and build on their Jiu Jitsu game.

All Levels NoGi Classes

All Levels NoGi Classes are similar to our Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes but instead of wearing a Gi students wear shorts and a rashie. Students are not allowed to grab clothing. In these classes students will learn:

• Takedowns and wrestling
• Sport Jiu Jitsu- Competition style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Specific takedowns, NoGi submission holds, reversals and escapes.

These NoGi classes are suitable for all levels of experience.

Open Mat

Our Open Mat session on Fridays from 6:00pm is a non-directed time for students both Gi and NoGi to come practice and roll with one another. Our coaches will be around during this time to answer questions and guide students.

Wrestling

We are lucky enough to have the amazing Jayden Lawrence coach a wrestling class on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm. Wrestling greatly complements BJJ as it improves the ability to maintain top position, takedown opposition and helps develop positional awareness.