Master Cycle®
Beyond Gracie Combatives® belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle®. The Master Cycle’s unique structure simplifies the journey to black belt by organizing all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) into seven positional chapters (Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, Standing), each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next chapter.
Review/Warm-Up
Every Master Cycle® lesson begins with a 15-20 minute review/warm-up period during which you will review previous lessons or explore techniques you may have learned online through Gracie University. During the review period, we encourage you to collaborate with your training partners and ask questions of the instructors.
Technical Instruction
After the review, the instructor will present 2-3 new techniques from the current chapter of study. Then, you will practice the techniques with a cooperative partner until the movements become natural.
Focus Sparring
At the end of class, you will have a chance to test your skills against a variety of training partners in a 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 any students who do not train in a safe and productive manner will not be allowed to participate. Sparring is 100% voluntary for Master Cycle® students.
“I NEVER DEFEATED ANY OF MY OPPONENTS,
THEY DEFEATED THEMSELVES”
— HELIO GRACIE
Jiu Jitsu Changes Our Lives
Sparring or "rolling" is one of the elements that makes jiu-jitsu the most effective martial art on the planet, but it's also the number one reason why more than 90% of people quit training in the first 6-12 months. In this special edition Gracie Breakdown, Rener and Eve Gracie (Currently 9 months pregnant!), share the three most important sparring secrets that will enable students to navigate the first six months of jiu-jitsu sparring and make their "rolls" far more productive than they are painful and demoralizing.
If you know someone who has quit, or is on the verge of quitting, because they couldn't handle the tornado, please invite them to join us here in Clinton for their 2 week free trial.
Regardless of your age, if you adopt the 5 rules outlined in this video, you will have what it takes to roll till the end like Grandmaster Helio...if not, you have no chance.
Rule #1: Know Your Boyd Belts Rule
#2: Pass the Guard Rule
#3: Acknowledge the Ego Rule
#4: Respect the Roller coaster Rule
#5: Follow the Leader
If you know someone who has quit, or is on the verge of quitting, because they couldn't handle the tornado, please invite them to join us here in Clinton for their 2 week free trial.
Free Online Access
There is a remarkable difference in the rate of progress between students who study in their off time and those who don’t. As an active member of the Master Cycle® program at any Certified Training Center, you qualify for a free subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Master Cycle® video-based curriculum. 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!
Train Anywhere in the World
As an active student in the Master Cycle® you qualify to train at any Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center around the world. If you travel to a city with a Certified Training Center, simply let them know that you’re a family member, and you can participate in any class for free!