gracie combatives®
Jiu Jitsu is for everyone…
The fastest way to street readiness
Gracie Combatives is our beginner co-ed program for adults. In this program you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a fun, safe, cooperative environment. Through the Gracie Combatives program, you will learn common “bad guy” indicators during a fight/attack and how to defend yourself against these attacks. Each lesson is designed so that you can step on to the mats with us at any point. Regardless if we are teaching class 1 or class 23. You need absolutely no experience to begin. This program is designed for EVERYONE! So, kick off your shoes and join us on the mats! We look forward to sharing a safer way with you.
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Safe and Structured Self-Defense
The top two reasons why people don’t learn martial arts is because they fear getting injured, or that they will not be good enough.
The structure of our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes makes them ideal for beginners with absolutely no experience, and we prioritize the safety of our students in EVERY class.
Join Our Family
Our students and instructors make us a big, supportive family here in The Academy. We work with each other, not against each other, as we pursue our goals together. Come for the jiu-jitsu, stay for the community.
The Perfect Beginner Self-Defense Program for Adults
It’s not just a workout - it’s a life-saving skillset. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
Come see why South Bend comes to our adult Brazilian jiu-jitsu program for self defense
Get the Gracie University® advantage.
In addition to live classes, every student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie Combatives streaming instructional video archive.
Use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device!
Take advantage of this powerful tool and take your technique to the next level!