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Gracie Barra Charlotte
2620 South Blvd Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28209
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Schedule
The Schedule is dynamic and is improved every season (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring) to better fit our students needs. Private classes can be scheduled during the morning and other times depending on the instructors availability. Students interested in private training can talk to our team members.
Sat
09:00-09:50 Women (Learn)
10:00-11:00 Kids Advanced (LCS 2)
11:00-12:00 All Levels
12:00-1:00 Advanced
Tue
5:30-6:00 Tiny Champions (3-5 yrs)
6:00-6:50 Kids LCS 1 (6-10 yrs)
7:00-8:00 Women (Learn)
8:00-9:00 Fundamentals
9:00-9:30 Live Training
Advanced Program
What comes after mastering the fundamentals? What is next on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey? "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen" - John Wooden.
The Gracie Barra Program Structure defines three main stages of development for students
the Fundamentals Program, the Advanced Program and the Black Belt Program. These stages indicate different maturity levels and students upgrade from one to the other in their own natural progression.
While the Fundamentals Program focuses on the building blocks and basic principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
the Advanced Program is built on high-level techniques and drills that start shaping the students game flow through the development of reflexes, speed and reaction time as well as transitions between one technique and another.
After a few months in the GB Advanced Program students typically experience a deeper involvement in GB's philosophy
a stronger bond with training partners as well as more discipline and commitment to healthy habits that keep them in good shape.
Advanced Program classes are based on a defined class structure and curriculum that take a broad and open-minded approach
incorporating techniques from different grappling styles like wrestling, judo, sambo, and, of course, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Benefit of Joining our Advanced Program
Learn the most effective take down techniques adapted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Develop transitions between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques
Experience further improvements in overall fitness level
Gain a better understanding of different aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Start shaping your Jiu-Jitsu game flow by working with the instructor on your favorite techniques
Step up to participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions
Train in over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
Free access to the school's events and special classes
When practice is more important than your next belt, you have become a GB student
When practice is more important than your next belt, you have become a GB student
As a new student or someone who is moving up from the Fundamentals Program, you'll find the Gracie Barra Advanced Classes perfect for taking your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. At this stage you start developing a BJJ game flow and the instructor will be closely looking at your specific needs. At the end of class, you'll engage in live training drills that are exciting and fun. Every training partner will present you with a unique challenge that requires strategic thinking to effectively deal with it. Now grab your GB uniform and get to class!
Black Belt Program
Can someone master Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Is there an end to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey? "There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu. You either win or you learn" - Carlos Gracie Jr.
The Gracie Barra Black Belt Program is the last stage in GB's adult program structure.
While it does represent the student's arrival at the ultimate level of training in our school, it also represents a new beginning.
The goal of this program is to further develop the student's BJJ game flow by exposing him or her to cutting edge Jiu-Jitsu techniques and their variations.
The program's dynamic curriculum and classes, followed by hour-long live training sessions, build a challenging yet safe environment for students to progress from their blue to black belts.
It is in the Black Belt Program that most students truly grasp what they've been told since being white belts
Jiu-Jitsu is an endless journey of daily accomplishments that always leads to a new challenge. The same old arm-bars, triangle chokes, fireman carries, Kimuras, sweeps, guard passes and single leg take downs gain new meaning as their BJJ game flow is defined.
Gracie Barra students enrolled in the Black Belt Program are role models at our schools.
The responsibility of sharing GB techniques and training philosophy with newer students is taken seriously. They play a key role in maintaining a safe, friendly and progress-oriented environment at our school.
Benefits of Joining our Black Belt Program
Define your BJJ game flow
Learn cutting-edge BJJ techniques
Achieve greater physical fitness
Train with the best training partners in our school
Train for two hours straight
Start developing your teaching skills
Train at over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
Free access to the school's events and special classes
When the journey is more important then the destination, you have become a GB Black Belt
When the journey is more important then the destination, you have become a GB Black Belt
When you come to the black belt classes you can be sure of one thing: you will train a lot! Practice typically lasts two hours and although you are welcome to rest or leave early if you feel like it, the instructors will always encourage you to stay until the end of the class. The No Gi class adds an extra element of challenge and helps students improve balance and control, enhancing their overall skills.
Fundamentals Program
What are the principal qualities of a great fighter? What does it take for an ordinary person to realize to his or her own potential? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is for anyone, including you!
Top performing fighters and individuals follow a common set of principles that sustain their success.
The practice of Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu allows individuals to understand these principles through an exciting process that combines instruction, observation, practice, appropriate feedback, live training and competition.
Students experience results that go beyond gains in strength, flexibility, fitness or self-defense skills.
By remaining truthful to the lessons learned in practice and applying them off the mats, Gracie Barra students experience an overall improvement on their focus, energy and general well-being.
The Gracie Barra Fundamentals Program teaches these basic principles of effective fighting to individuals like you.
Its structure condenses an immense diversity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into core fundamental moves combined intelligently and safely to optimize your learning.
Benefit of Joining our Fundamentals Program
Learn the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Increase focus, energy and concentration
Enjoy significant gains in your overall fitness level
Learn the GB Self-Defense System
Become part of the GB Family
Increase self-confidence
Increase self confidence
Train at over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
Free access to the school's events and special classes
You will never forget your first class at Gracie Barra!
You will never forget your first class at Gracie Barra!
We recommend you arrive 15 minutes before schedule, as the class will start on time. When lining up to begin practice, you'll notice the instructor has a precise plan for the class. This is standard. The class routine is always similar so you know exactly what to expect during each part of practice; the techniques change, though! You will learn over 100 technique combinations over four months so be ready for the journey! You'll also find strong support from your peers. By the end of class you'll be physically tired but mentally exhilarated. Don't get too exhausted, though–we hope to see you back the next day! Remember, you can train as much as you want.
Future Champions Program
What does it take to be a champion? Can a martial art support a parent's instruction? "There is no losing in Jiu-Jitsu. You either win or you learn" - Carlos Gracie Jr.
To excel in any endeavor, individuals need to have a strong set of values and a solid character that gives them perseverance to achieve his or her goals.
The Gracie Barra Future Champions Program was created to provide children ages 3-15 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.
As a contact sport, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a very challenging yet safe and caring environment for a child to mature towards a real life champion.
The outcome of continued childhood practice of GB BJJ goes far beyond the accomplishments on the mats. The discipline and excellence demanded by our instructors often carries over to the child's behavior at home and at school.
The first time you come to our school you will be welcomed by our staff.
Please arrive 15 minutes before class so you and your children have enough time to prepare for practice. The class will start on time and your child will be asked to walk to the training area where the instructor will be waiting for him or her. One of the assistant instructors or a senior student will be assigned as a helper to assist your child in performing the drills and activities. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch the entire practice.
Future Champions Program Groups
Our Future Champions Program is typically subdivided in three different groups to accommodate students of different ages and skill levels:
Little Champions I (3-6 years old)
Little Champions II (7-9 Years Old)
Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
Benefit of Joining our Future Champions Program
Improve children's social skills
Enhance self-confidence
Better understanding of goal-setting and working towards them
Learn the GB Self-Defense System
Increase focus, energy and concentration
Enjoy significant gains in overall fitness level
Train in over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
Free access to the school's events and special classes
Private Training Program
Can a Jiu-Jitsu student learn more and learn faster? Is it beneficial to have one-on-one time with my instructor? "Be so strong that nothing can disturb the peace of your mind" - Carlos Gracie Sr.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is like any other sport or activity:
your progress is a consequence of how hard and how smart you work. Group classes are the best proven way to teach Jiu-Jitsu, since the diversity of training partners creates more and different challenges allowing a student to improve more quickly. However, private classes are definitely an essential complement that no serious Jiu-Jitsu student should do without.
The individual attention and approach that a 30- or 60-minute session with one of our instructors provides can and does lead to significant improvement in a student's Jiu-Jitsu game flow.
It is highly recommended that all students take at least one private lesson per month to review techniques and address specific challenges in his or her BJJ game flow.
Benefits of Joining our Private Training Program
Gain a better understanding of specific areas of your BJJ game flow
Set goals and work towards them
Get individual attention
Gain access to a customized curriculum
Enjoy sparring with your instructor
Rise above your training plateaus
Speed up your learning
Make up for missed classes
Every BJJ student should do at least one private per month
Every BJJ student should do at least one private per month
Your private classes will be specifically designed to fit your needs and goals. To get started contact the school's staff and explain that you'd like to take private classes. We'll set an appointment with an available instructor so he or she can evaluate and build a program for you. There are many options available but students typically prefer a package of 10 classes since it offers the highest value and benefits.
Women Program
Should a girl know how to fight? Why should a female be part of Gracie Barra? "A black belt is a white belt who never quits" - Carlos Gracie Jr. "One in six girls will be subjected to sexual assault in their lifetime" - RAINN.
Aside from all classes offered in the Adults Gracie Barra Program Structure
our school offers a set of classes designed to introduce women to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
As a martial art designed to allow the weaker to defeat the stronger
BJJ is a perfect fit for women who are interested in learning how to protect themselves ? and who wouldn't be, right?
The Gracie Barra Women's Program combines a comprehensive self-defense curriculum with emphasis on drills that simulate realistic attack and escape situations.
The techniques are complemented by a strong fitness component that is second to none compared to classes offered in regular gyms.
Classes specially designed for women like Rape Prevention
BJJ Conditioning and social "get togethers" are added benefits to the ordinary GB activities and create a strong bond between the members of the "Gracie Barra Pink Team."
You'll notice a very positive and friendly environment when you enter our school.
Although martial arts can be intimidating for women, this class is definitely not intimidating. You will find a group of girls, some of them wearing a pink GB uniform, who are excited to be there and excited to have you there. The instructor will run several basic drills and after a few classes you will catch up with the rest of the group. Once you master the basics you will really enjoy the intensity of a class based on effective self-defense techniques and real life scenarios.
Benefits of Joining our Womens Program
Learn how to protect yourself from most common attacks
Develop awareness and self-confidence to deal with typical assaults against women
Increase focus, energy and concentration
Increase self-confidence
Enjoy significant gains in overall fitness level
Become part of the "GB Family"
Train in over 100 different locations in United States and 300 worldwide
Free access to the school's events and special classes
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Hours
Monday:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 11:30am
Sunday:
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About Us
We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement Officials of Mecklenburg County. We strive to become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of the Greater Charlotte Area.
The Gracie Barra Charlotte Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs of people with different ages, gender, and levels. Our locations offer a clean, friendly and progress oriented environment, which allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational and warm learning training experience that will make them feel like coming back.