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ADVANCED BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLASSES IN Alexandria

A Structured Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Path From Blue to Black Belt

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A Comprehensive
Jiu-Jitsu Roadmap

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be very confusing and overwhelming, especially at the advanced level. In our Master Cycle Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Classes, we’ve taken over 600 techniques and divided them into 7 Positional Chapters so you can learn in a highly-structured and easy-to-follow format, and it’s located right here in Alexandria!

Leave your ego at the door

Too often advanced jiu-jitsu instruction is approached with a sink-or-swim attitude that leads many students to quit due to loss of interest, embarrassment, or injury.

We prioritize the safety of our students, so you can enjoy learning and exploring the art of jiu-jitsu in a cooperative and ego-free environment.

Join the family, live the lifestyle

Beyond the self-defense, our advanced jiu-jitsu program offers both physical and mental health benefits. There are few workouts as challenging, fun and mentally stimulating as our Master Cycle classes.

Our [Alexandria] students start coming for the jiu-jitsu, but stay for the life-long health benefits of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Master Cycle provides a structured path from blue to black belt

Beyond Gracie Combatives®, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle.

Get the 
Gracie University®
Advantage

In addition to live classes, every Master Cycle student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Master Cycle streaming instructional video archive.

Use this resource to review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any computer or mobile device!

Take advantage of this powerful tool and take your technique to the next level!

The Gracie Difference

Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey

1.Systematic Instruction

We’ve organized all of BJJ into seven positional chapters – Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing – each of which is studied in-depth, for several months before moving on to the next chapter. 

2. "Punch-Safe" Techniques

Master Cycle explores a wide variety of sport and self-defense techniques with an emphasis on learning “punch-safe” techniques that will help you stay safe in a street altercation.

3. Focused Sparring

Master Cycle includes variety of controlled training exercises, such as Rapid Mastery Drills, Focus Sparring Exercises, and Fight Simulation Drills. Safety is the primary concern during these sparring exercises and sparring is 100% voluntary for Master Cycle students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Advanced Martial Arts Program.

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I hate doing gym workouts, I find them boring. Will this be similar?

Some describe sparring in jiu-jitsu as “Meditation” because they are only focused on the present moment at all times during their sessions. They are not thinking about their to-do list that day, only what they will do next in their jiu-jitsu “human chess match.”

For this reason, it is one of the most fun and mentally challenging workouts that can still be self-paced. We have seen individuals start from all fitness levels gain confidence and stamina on the mat through their jiu-jitsu practice.

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Do I have to compete?

No. At Gracie University, we are not a competition-focused gym. Our first priority for our martial arts students is that they learn the fundamentals of self-defense. What you need to do to survive against an aggressive, untrained opponent may be different than what you would need to learn for a sport jiu-jitsu tournament.

We support the individual jiu-jitsu journeys of each one of our students, regardless of whether they choose to test their skills in competition.

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How long until I get a Black Belt?

On average, it takes a minimum of 10 years of jiu-jitsu practice to become a Black Belt, but it can be shorter or longer depending on the frequency of training.

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How do I claim your limited time offer?

We only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer, the fastest way is to fill in the form at the top of this page!

Additionally, you can always give us a call. We would love to chat with you about what we do, and to help you determine if our martial arts classes at [Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria] would be a great fit for you and your family!

Liability Waiver

Liability Waiver

I hereby agree and acknowledge:

a) I have been advised that the martial art know as "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu" is taught using precautions

to avoid injuries. However, participation in the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes carries with it certain

inherent risks and dangers that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid

injuries. The specific risks range from minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains, to

major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and

concussions, to catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.

b) The practice of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu presents a risk of skin infections, MRSA, transmittable

diseases, bacteria(s) and viruses, including, but not limited to, COVID-19.

c) I shall not attend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 or it I am in close

contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Further, if I am displaying symptoms of COVID-

19, or if I am in close contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of COVID-19, I shall not

attend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes. Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to

pneumonia, including fever, respiratory symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and/or

shortness of breath, and other symptoms such as runny nose, headache, muscle or joint pains,

nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of sense of smell, altered sense of taste, loss of appetite and

fatigue. If I am displaying these symptoms when in attendance at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes I

acknowledge that I may be asked to leave.

d) Along with the possibility of personal injury, injury to property is also possible, including but

not limited to, possible loss of wages and the ability to earn such wages.

e) I acknowledge that I have consulted with a physician and I have no health problems that would

preclude me from full and safe participation in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

f) With full knowledge and understanding of the aforementioned risks, both to myself and to my

property, and after having these dangers fully explained to myself and/or to my legal guardian:

_________________________ (Name of Legal Guardian if Under 18, please enter name below), I

nevertheless desire to participate in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training activities.

g) Due to the nature of the activities conducted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu classes, it would be

unreasonable for Gracie Global, LLC (d.b.a. Gracie University), Leisal LLC (d.b.a. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Alexandria) Virginia Dojo, LLC and/or the respective owners, directors and shareholders, agents

and employees to be in any way responsible for my injury (or death) and to the full extent of the

law I hereby waive my legal rights of action against and fully release the company of loss,

damages, injury or death however arising out of or in relation to my participation in the activitiesconducted or organized by the company including, without limitation, liability for any negligent

or tortious act or omission, breach of duty, breach of contract or breach of statutory duty on the

part of the company, its office bearers, directors, employees or agents.

h) I have and will maintain appropriate medical insurance during classes/training. I authorize any

emergency first aid, CPR, AEDs, medication, medical treatment, and/or emergency

transportation and I assume all costs involved in such treatment.

i) I understand that Gracie University, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria, Virginia Dojo, reserves the right

to refuse service to any individual who has been convicted of a sex crime.

j) I will not video record or photograph any classes/training without prior permission from Gracie

University, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria, and/or Virginia Dojo.

k) I am also aware that for purposes of safety, security and quality control there are surveillance

cameras mounted throughout Gracie University, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria and Virginia Dojo.

Furthermore, I understand and acknowledge that video recordings or photographs may be taken

of me during classes/training. I hereby grand Gracie Global, LLC (d.b.a. Gracie University), Leisal,

LLC (d.b.a. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Alexandria), Virginia Dojo, LLC the unlimited use of my likeness in any

format - photo, video, or other promotional advertisement or commercial use in any format know

or yet to be developed in perpetuity, and I forfeit any form of payment.

l) I agree that if any term of this agreement is to any extent illegal, otherwise invalid, or incapable

of being enforced, all other terms shall remain in full force and effect. I understand that this

agreement supersedes any and all previous oral or written agreements with regards to the

practice of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and I give up substantial rights by signing it.

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