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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena offers classes in several structured programs, including Gracie Bullyproof, Gracie Combatives, Women Empowered, and the Master Cycle. The program also offers instruction in the SafeWrap system, private lessons, and events and seminars. As a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Center, it follows the official Gracie University curriculum that is standardized across certified training centers worldwide.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Gracie Bullyproof is a confidence-building jiu jitsu program for kids and has been featured by CNN, ABC, NBC, and Oprah as an effective counter-measure to bullying for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Gracie Combatives is a beginner program for adults that does not include competitive sparring and focuses on practical self-defense. Women Empowered is a 15-lesson program taught by women for women that covers how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks. The Master Cycle is an advanced, position-based curriculum for students beyond white belt and is used for advancement toward blue, purple, brown, and black belts. As Gracie University students, participants gain access to an online platform with detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The SafeWrap system is a proprietary method of lateral restraint that is designed to maximize physical control while reducing the risk of injury. The program offers a free 10-day trial that includes a free introductory lesson, and space at the center can be rented for events, meetings, or productions.
The stated mission of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena is to equip everyday people with the skills to defend themselves effectively, using leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute strength or aggression. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena is a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Center under Gracie Jiu Jitsu and is independently owned and operated, with all listed program names and trademarks used under license from Gracie University. The program brings the legacy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu to the Pasadena community and invites people to join and become part of the Pasadena tradition of excellence and innovation, both on and off the mat.
Shared testimonials connected to the Gracie family and curriculum include statements from Helio Gracie, Rener Gracie, Eve Gracie, and Ryron Gracie about the accessibility of jiu jitsu, the value of training worst case scenarios, having a plan for different circumstances, remaining calm under stress, and the application of the SafeWrap system in organizations whose employees interact with the public.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Gracie Bullyproof is a confidence-building jiu jitsu program for kids and has been featured by CNN, ABC, NBC, and Oprah as an effective counter-measure to bullying for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Gracie Combatives is a beginner program for adults that does not include competitive sparring and focuses on practical self-defense. Women Empowered is a 15-lesson program taught by women for women that covers how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks. The Master Cycle is an advanced, position-based curriculum for students beyond white belt and is used for advancement toward blue, purple, brown, and black belts. As Gracie University students, participants gain access to an online platform with detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The SafeWrap system is a proprietary method of lateral restraint that is designed to maximize physical control while reducing the risk of injury. The program offers a free 10-day trial that includes a free introductory lesson, and space at the center can be rented for events, meetings, or productions.
The stated mission of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena is to equip everyday people with the skills to defend themselves effectively, using leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute strength or aggression. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena is a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Center under Gracie Jiu Jitsu and is independently owned and operated, with all listed program names and trademarks used under license from Gracie University. The program brings the legacy of Gracie Jiu Jitsu to the Pasadena community and invites people to join and become part of the Pasadena tradition of excellence and innovation, both on and off the mat.
Shared testimonials connected to the Gracie family and curriculum include statements from Helio Gracie, Rener Gracie, Eve Gracie, and Ryron Gracie about the accessibility of jiu jitsu, the value of training worst case scenarios, having a plan for different circumstances, remaining calm under stress, and the application of the SafeWrap system in organizations whose employees interact with the public.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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