Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena offers Gracie Bullyproof® for children between the ages of 5 and 13. The program also offers Gracie Combatives® for adults, Women Empowered® for women, Master Cycle® for students beyond white belt, private lessons, and the SafeWrap™ System for law enforcement, security, military, corrections, first responders, healthcare, education, and more.

Programs

• Gracie Bullyproof® — children between the ages of 5 and 13 · Confidence-building jiu jitsu for kids; youth empowerment program focused on non-violent self-defense, confidence, positive values, and good character.
• Gracie Combatives® — adults; beginner program for adults · Beginner program for adults covering the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment; no previous experience required; no competitive sparring.
• Women Empowered® — women; no previous martial arts experience · Official Gracie self-defense program for women; 15-lesson program teaching how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks.
• Master Cycle® — students beyond white belt · Advanced training program for committed students ready to advance toward blue, purple, brown, and black belts.
• Private lessons — Private training option that adapts techniques to individual strengths and weaknesses.
• SafeWrap™ System — law enforcement, security, military, corrections, first responders, healthcare, education and more · Proprietary system of lateral restraint designed to maximize physical control while reducing the risk of injury.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

The program’s mission is to equip everyday people with the skills to defend themselves effectively, using leverage, timing, and technique rather than brute strength or aggression. It is listed as a Certified Gracie Jiu Jitsu Training Center and an Official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center, and it was named Best of Pasadena Weekly 2024 & 2025.

Located in the heart of Pasadena’s Historic Old Town District. Start your 10-day free trial / free introductory lesson. Beginner friendly; no experience needed. Flexible schedule with weekday and weekend class-times. Kid & teen programs mentioned.

What families say

“Jiu Jitsu is for anyone. Anyone who wants to learn, can.” — Helio Gracie

“If you train the worst case scenarios consistently, they will no longer be worst case scenarios.” — Rener Gracie

“No matter who the perpetrator is or what the circumstance is, we have a plan.” — Eve Gracie

Last updated October 24, 2026.