Our programmes.
“Jiu-Jitsu is for the protection of the individual, the older man, the weak, the child, the lady and the young woman - anyone who does not have the physical attributes to defend themselves”
- Helio Gracie.
Adult programmes
From the very beginning Gracie Barra had held to the vision of “Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone”
For over 35 years now, Gracie Barra has offered a variety of different classes and programmes in order to allow people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to delve into the world of Jiu-Jitsu.
Gracie Barra Gloucester offers a wide range of classes and a timetable to suit everyone. Our x3 Adult Programmes encourage constant development, and our structured approach ensures that our classes always remain challenging and engaging no matter your level of skill.
Our Adult programmes are designed with each student’s personal goals in mind. Whatever your reason for starting, Self Defence, Fitness etc, we are confident that you will find Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a fascinating challenge. We also know that practicing of the art, because of the unique way in which it couples together mental and physical activity, will result in a strengthening of your mind and body. A stronger, more athletic, resilient and confident self coming from the practice of BJJ !
“We seek to train the body, mind and spirit through the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instruction. We envision the art as a vehicle for individual development and the strengthening of the family spirit, going beyond the winning-losing or contest philosophy “
- CARLOS GRACIE Jr.
Fundamentals (gb1).
Our GB1 Programme is purposefully designed to provide absolute beginners with a comprehensive understanding of the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through a systematic and structured curriculum we learn the fundamental positions, movements, techniques and principles of the ”Gentle Art” as well as starting to develop the personal traits needed to grow in the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle.
Advanced (GB2).
Our GB2 Programme is designed to provide a bridge from the fundamentals of Jiu-Jitsu to our GB3 Black Belt Programme. GB2 introduces live training (free sparring) into its classes as it delves ever deeper in the art of Jiu-Jitsu, honing technical skills, smoothing transitions and developing chains and sequences, all which help blossoming practitioners to begin developing the mindset needed to further their own development within the GB3 Black Belt programme.
Black Belt (GB3).
Our GB3 Black belt programme is designed to enable students to develop black Belt excellence. GB3 teaches the very latest techniques and principles of BJJ and students at this level begin to recognise how the principles of BJJ learnt in class reflect their experiences in life and so begin to apply those principles to their everyday life.
