Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone! At the Gracie Appleton Certified Training Center, we offer specialized programs for the entire family: Gracie Bullyproof for kids (ages 5-12), Women Empowered for ladies only, Gracie Combatives for beginner adults/teen, and the Master Cycle for advanced adults. Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults and teens.
In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant.
In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant.
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Although Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of more than 600 techniques, studies conducted by the Gracie family over the last 80 years, show that 36 techniques have been used more often and with greater success than all the others combined. Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is the only course that is entirely dedicated to the mastery of these 36 essential techniques.
Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women Empowered program employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents. Law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual assault helped us identify the 20 most common attack strategies that a male assailant is likely to use on a woman.
Every month in the United States, three million children miss school due to fear of bullies. In the Gracie Bullyproof program, our goal is to instill in your child unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies without violence. Due to the non-violent nature of the techniques, CNN, ABC, NBC, and Oprah have featured the Gracie Bullyproof program as one of the few effective counter-measures to bullying for children between the ages of 5 and 12.
Beyond blue belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called the Master Cycle. This unique structure simplifies the journey to black belt by organizing all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu 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.
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Nick Newhouse
Nov 23, 2021
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Morgan Leitzke
May 17, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
100% recommend!!! Everyone, from the instructors to fellow students, welcome you with open arms. They are all so knowledgeable and passionate, above all else it's truly a positive place to be a part of. Great people, great vibes, great workout and some great Jiu-Jitsu!!
100% recommend!!! Everyone, from the instructors to fellow students, welcome you with open arms. They are all so knowledgeable and passionate, above all else it's truly a positive place to be a part of. Great people, great vibes, great workout and some great Jiu-Jitsu!!
Samantha Meigio
May 12, 2021
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Absolutely LOVE these people! Signed my son up back in fall of 2019, and he's grown so much. My child was having issues at his school with bullies, and the instructors here, have helped teach him patience, understanding, strength (in the right form) and how to properly handle the people who give him problems. These teachers, Kent, Gary, Mollie, Colt...have watched him grow tremendously, and are such a huge part of his life! I will always recommend Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Appleton, because these people aren't just his teachers, we look at them as a second family and have enjoyed getting to know them
Kris Petsche
Jan 23, 2020
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Our daughter has been training at GJJ Appleton for almost 4 years. It has taught her so much, the most important being that she is worth defending--a lesson every parent of a teenage daughter wants them to know. The instructors, leadership, and owner are excellent at what they do and care more about the individual than turning a profit. So glad that we sent our daughter to this school, it is the best around.
Davus Ware
Dec 08, 2019
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I started training at Gracie Appleton because I was training with a group of people in a different system and they started there, and I didn’t want to be the only guy who didn’t know it. I am glad I did. We all pretty much abandoned the system we were training in and went with Gracie Appleton. I am a shy person and the people there are great! I met a lot of great people and am glad I joined! I would recommend Gracie Appleton to anyone and everyone!
Jill Coulter
Oct 28, 2019
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Although I love the concept of Gracie jiu jitsu and initially enjoyed the program, it became apparent that the ownership has control, ego, and bullying tendencies. I have attended a number of other Gracie schools around the states that have been fantastic, however, if you are looking to better your skills, have a good workout, and have a sense of family and community, I would not recommend Gracie Appleton.
Charles Holleran
Sep 17, 2018
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I’ve been taking Gracie Jiu Jitsu for about 5 years now. It’s made me a better person by increasing my self-respect and building my patience with others. It’s also raised my confidence immensely. I couldn’t ask for better instructors than the ones at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy. They’re kind, patient, and very skilled. To be honest, I truly don’t know where I’d be today if I didn’t have these people in my life. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the best of the best - we keep playful, and we keep it real. I feel honored to be a part of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu family in Appleton Wisconsin.
Nate Tricia Stevens
Feb 19, 2018
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Kent, Cari, Levi and Adam are awesome instructors! The techniques are some of the only ones designed for a smaller, weaker victim to successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger attacker. Great for all ages and both men and women. My whole family goes and loves it! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in self-defense or martial arts.
Juan Albino
Feb 18, 2018
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Jennifer Spady
Feb 17, 2018
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Jenny Sensenbrenner
Feb 11, 2018
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The instructors are amazing; so patient, helpful and knowledgeable. They all know how to modify their training techniques to help you to learn in a way that is the most beneficial to you. Through the classes I have taken I have learned to protect myself and my family in any situation; and that to me is priceless.
Jill Coulter
Feb 11, 2018
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Kelly Krueger Nettekoven
Jan 31, 2018
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David Gerczak
Dec 13, 2017
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The instructors live and breathe Gracie Jiu Jitsu. The classes are not intimidating -- except for the first one, lol. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. I have learned a lot, been humbled, felt pride and met new friends. My 13 year old daughter now takes classes and loves Gracie Jiu Jitsu as well. Highly recommended.
Cp Janz
Aug 22, 2017
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