Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham offers Mat Munchkins Kids Martial Arts for ages 3-5, Little Champs Kids Martial Arts for ages 5-7, and Jr. Grapplers Kids Martial Arts for ages 7-12. The kids programs include Gracie Bullyproof classes with fun games and simple techniques, self-defense skills, respect, discipline, focus, and lessons on how to overcome bullying without violence.

Programs

• Mat Munchkins Kids Martial Arts — Ages 3-5 · Gracie Bullyproof kids martial arts classes for preschoolers with fun games and simple techniques.
• Little Champs Kids Martial Arts — Ages 5-7 · Gracie Bullyproof program focused on self-defense skills, respect, discipline, and focus.
• Jr. Grapplers Kids Martial Arts — Ages 7-12 · Gracie Bullyproof program that builds confidence and teaches children to overcome bullying without violence.
• Adult Martial Arts Co-Ed Classes — Adults · Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in a structured and safe learning environment.
• Women's BJJ Beginner Classes — Women · Women Empowered self-defense classes in a safe and supportive environment.
• Advanced BJJ Classes for Adults — Adults · Master Cycle advanced Jiu-Jitsu for blue belt to black belt students.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly classes are listed for Gracie Combatives, Reflex Development, Fight Sim/Fight Simulation, Master Cycle, Little Champs, Jr Grapplers, Mat Munchkins, Women Empowered, and Black Belt Club. Specific examples shown include Monday through Thursday sessions, with several youth classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

About the provider

The program states that its mission is to provide structured learning in a safe environment and high-quality jiu-jitsu education. It is a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center and is certified to teach the Gracie University curriculum. Parents are encouraged to watch their children in kids martial arts lessons, and family members are welcomed to train together.

No experience necessary. There are zero fitness requirements to start beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. The school offers a 10-Day Trial. For kids, the program teaches using words first and telling an adult before physical self-defense when possible. Parents are encouraged to watch.

Last updated September 27, 2026.