Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Adult Classes

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is one of the most effective forms of self-defense in the world; practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Petersburg while meeting new friends and having a great time! 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably, taking the fight to the ground, and then applying joint-locks and choke holds to defeat the opponent. 

FUNDAMENTALS CLASS:

The Gracie St Pete Fundamentals Program consists of a continuous 12 week course, designed to teach foundational Jiu-Jitsu techniques, as well as the overall self-defense strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It will teach you the basics, from learning how to fall, to clinching, taking down and successfully setting up and applying a submission hold as well as various escapes. This technique repetition filled stage of your training will slowly prepare you to begin drilling at a full resistance in the following program.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS:

After being awarded with the 2nd stripe of your white belt, the student will be able to attend the Intermediate Program, in paralell the student will be still able to continue the Fundamentals Program. This is the most exciting part of your training. Attempting to submit your training partners as they resist and counter act with their own moves is as real as it gets! You will drastically improve your conditioning, strength and confidence. You’ll drill and work with more experienced students benefiting your learning journey. Besides moving up in rank and making a big progress towards mastery of the art, this will give you the experience necessary to enter the Black Belt Program.