Blue belt and above

Master Cycle

Master Cycle is our advanced curriculum for students who've earned their Gracie Combatives Belt and are ready to go deeper. The remaining library of jiu-jitsu technique is organized into structured positional chapters, each studied for an extended stretch before moving to the next, so nothing is rushed. A typical class opens with a review of prior material, introduces two or three new techniques, and closes with optional focus sparring limited to what was just taught — a steady, deliberate path all the way to black belt.

Class times

Monday11:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday6:00 – 7:30pm Thursday6:00 – 7:30pm Saturday12:00 – 1:00pm

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Master Cycle class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan

What students learn

  • Technique organized into structured positional chapters, studied in depth before advancing
  • Every class builds on a warm-up review, then adds two to three new techniques
  • Optional focus sparring at the end of class, scoped to that day’s material
  • A deliberate, long-term path through every remaining belt rank to black belt
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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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