Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz, 1345 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, including Gracie Combatives, Gracie Bullyproof, and advanced BJJ classes for adults. The program includes Mat Munchkins kids martial arts classes for preschoolers, Little Champs kids martial arts, Jr. Grapplers kids martial arts, adult co-ed martial arts classes, women's BJJ beginner classes, and women's self-defense. Beginner-to-advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are available for men, women, and children, and no experience is necessary.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
At this Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, the staff is certified to teach the Gracie University curriculum, which is standardized across all certified training centers worldwide. The mission statement says that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. Specialized programs include Gracie Bullyproof for kids, Gracie Combatives for adults, Master Cycle advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and Women Empowered, which is described as real-life self-defense for women by women. Mat Munchkins classes use fun games and simple techniques, the Little Champs program includes self-defense skills along with respect, discipline, and focus, and Jr. Grapplers focuses on building unshakable confidence so that children can overcome bullying without violence. The adult beginner program teaches the 36 core techniques of BJJ in a fun and cooperative environment, and Master Cycle is a clearly defined, systematic curriculum for advanced techniques from blue belt to black belt. Women Empowered is described as providing empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment. The program states that it takes pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Santa Cruz and that it believes confident humans make kinder humans. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz states that it proudly empowers Santa Cruz families.
Upon arriving for the first jiu-jitsu class, a uniform called a gi is provided to wear. It is recommended that students wear comfortable undergarments or leggings and a t-shirt or rashguard under the gi, and training attire is available for purchase after class. Access is provided to an online platform featuring detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The program information lists Copyright © 2026.
Last updated March 12, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
At this Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center, the staff is certified to teach the Gracie University curriculum, which is standardized across all certified training centers worldwide. The mission statement says that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, regardless of age, gender, athleticism, or ability. Specialized programs include Gracie Bullyproof for kids, Gracie Combatives for adults, Master Cycle advanced Jiu-Jitsu, and Women Empowered, which is described as real-life self-defense for women by women. Mat Munchkins classes use fun games and simple techniques, the Little Champs program includes self-defense skills along with respect, discipline, and focus, and Jr. Grapplers focuses on building unshakable confidence so that children can overcome bullying without violence. The adult beginner program teaches the 36 core techniques of BJJ in a fun and cooperative environment, and Master Cycle is a clearly defined, systematic curriculum for advanced techniques from blue belt to black belt. Women Empowered is described as providing empowerment, fun, and fitness in a safe and supportive environment. The program states that it takes pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for all students and family members in Santa Cruz and that it believes confident humans make kinder humans. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz states that it proudly empowers Santa Cruz families.
Upon arriving for the first jiu-jitsu class, a uniform called a gi is provided to wear. It is recommended that students wear comfortable undergarments or leggings and a t-shirt or rashguard under the gi, and training attire is available for purchase after class. Access is provided to an online platform featuring detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. The program information lists Copyright © 2026.
Last updated March 12, 2026.
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