Adults Programs

Jiu-Jitsu for every adult

From your first class to advanced competition training, our adult programs meet you where you are — no experience necessary to get started.

Gracie Combatives class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Co-Ed Adults · Beginners · Ages 13+

Gracie Combatives

The world’s leading BJJ program for beginners. Learn the 36 core techniques of jiu-jitsu in a structured, safe, and cooperative environment — no experience necessary.

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Master Cycle class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Blue belt +

Master Cycle

Hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum — the most structured advanced BJJ training available, for students continuing past Combatives.

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Women Only class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Women Only · Ages 13+

Women Only

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class taught exclusively for women, in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. No experience necessary.

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What is Jiu-Jitsu?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and self-defense system built around controlling an opponent through leverage, technique, and position — not size or strength.

How it works

Instead of relying on strikes, BJJ uses grappling: takedowns, controlling positions, and submissions like joint locks and chokes. These let a smaller, weaker person safely control or neutralize a larger, stronger opponent.

Why it works

Technique beats strength. By using leverage and body mechanics correctly, a properly applied technique can overcome nearly any size or strength advantage — this is the core principle Jiu-Jitsu was built on nearly a century ago.

That’s what makes it one of the most effective forms of realistic self-defense, and also one of the fastest-growing sports and fitness activities in the world.

No experience is required to start. Every class begins with the fundamentals in a safe, cooperative environment, long before any live sparring is introduced.

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