We will teach you effective ways (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) to avoid conflict; more importantly, we will also teach you what to do if all your avoidance efforts don't work and you actually have to physically defend yourself. Finally, we will teach you what to do after you have survived a physical confrontation.
Our business is to analyze violence and develop strategies that will help our students get the job of protecting themselves done properly. We constantly look for and try out new ideas that work in self-defense regardless of your sex, size, strength, athletic ability, or age.
Our business is to analyze violence and develop strategies that will help our students get the job of protecting themselves done properly. We constantly look for and try out new ideas that work in self-defense regardless of your sex, size, strength, athletic ability, or age.
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Shane Weinreis (Head Instructor) has been doing martial arts for 35 years. He was thrilled to train in any art that he could find, starting with Karate and Kung Fu in his early teens.
While serving in the US Marine Corps, Shane taught Marine Corps Hand to Hand Combat to Security Forces Marines (not USMC certified), served as a HRST Master (Helicopter Rope Suspension Training), served as an EMT, Rescue Swimmer, and member of a Hostage Rescue / Reconnaissance Team.While living in Japan, Shane took up kickboxing with some very talented Japanese Kickboxing Instructors.
While serving in the US Marine Corps, Shane taught Marine Corps Hand to Hand Combat to Security Forces Marines (not USMC certified), served as a HRST Master (Helicopter Rope Suspension Training), served as an EMT, Rescue Swimmer, and member of a Hostage Rescue / Reconnaissance Team.While living in Japan, Shane took up kickboxing with some very talented Japanese Kickboxing Instructors.
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 13.
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program.
Beyond blue 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 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.
The Master Cycle's 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.
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.
Reviews (10)
Ic U.
Aug 22, 2021
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My Grandson started at Gracie Jiu-jitsu when he was 4 years old. He's now 6.5 and he still loves going!
He enjoys the lessons, Game Day, Christmas Dinner Program, and making friends!
Coach Shane and the Instructors are very professional, and organized.
Lessons are well planned and specific for age groups and belts.
The Gracie Team is awesome and they inspire confidence in their Students!
Instructors encourage the kids, show them how to work together and as individuals....and they teach them positive life lessons.
Students are taught tools to defend themselves.
They are also taught how to
He enjoys the lessons, Game Day, Christmas Dinner Program, and making friends!
Coach Shane and the Instructors are very professional, and organized.
Lessons are well planned and specific for age groups and belts.
The Gracie Team is awesome and they inspire confidence in their Students!
Instructors encourage the kids, show them how to work together and as individuals....and they teach them positive life lessons.
Students are taught tools to defend themselves.
They are also taught how to
Isaiah Cook
Aug 17, 2021
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Jaron Mullin
May 23, 2021
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Fantastic place to learn jujitsu for street application. They don't teach you how to score points in a tournament or any of that stuff. The classes are structured to teach each and every individual that is attending. If your looking to jujitsu, without getting thrown around by a bluebelt like a ragdoll, this a great place to go.
Erin Buyske
Apr 26, 2021
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After trying a few different martial arts places in Billings, we have decided on SK Martial Arts/ Gracie Jiu Jitsu for our two young sons. All the instructors are so good with kids. Their program is so well-rounded; not only does it include the martial arts training but training in how to be a responsible, respectful, and contributing member of society. Their space is large, bright, clean, welcoming, and centrally located. They are organized and have incentive programs built in for the kids. We are very happy with our decision!
Bryce Leverich
Sep 30, 2019
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This school is fantastic. Our son was experiencing some bullying at his school that was really getting him down. It was becoming a daily occurrence. As parents we were not properly equipped to know how to help our son.
The training that he is receiving at SK Martial Arts helped him almost immediately. The biggest thing he learned was how to stand up for himself through his use of language. He learned how to make and maintain eye contact with his attacker and, if necessary, how to handle the situation by using jiu jitsu techniques.
He learned that most bullies back down if confronted, and if they
The training that he is receiving at SK Martial Arts helped him almost immediately. The biggest thing he learned was how to stand up for himself through his use of language. He learned how to make and maintain eye contact with his attacker and, if necessary, how to handle the situation by using jiu jitsu techniques.
He learned that most bullies back down if confronted, and if they
OIDyre
Dec 12, 2018
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My son's been more confident, and has been doing better in school since he started the bullyproof kid's class. I attribute these changes primarily to the amazing instructors, the kindness fostered among the students, the practical lessons taught, and the open and welcoming atmosphere. It is a fantastic place where you'll feel welcomed the second you walk in the door.
Anthony George
Sep 27, 2018
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This is a Gracie Certified Training Center. The instructors regularly visit the Gracie’s HQ for training. You will learn jiu jitsu as younwould if you were training with them directly. Coach Shane is the real deal. He has multiple disciplines and real world experince in his background. This place has a great culture and everyone helps one another. With Gracie University you have on demand lessons anytime, anywhere. If you are traveling and there is a CTC nearby you have access to train with them. If you are thinking about martial arts for the first time, this is the best discipline for a solid
Tim Small
Jul 22, 2018
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Outstanding school. I have trained here for 4 months and would recommend it to anyone interested in BJJ, self defense or looking for martial arts training in general. Fantastic programs for kids and adults. After training with them for a month I enrolled my daughter who also loves the training. The instruction is top notch, professional and focused. I have been involved with martial arts for over thirty years and have trained throughout the U.S. I know a great school when I see one and this is it.
Julia Price
Jan 13, 2018
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The kids' class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Billings is engaging and incredibly practical, and the adult combatives class does a great job of keeping a welcoming atmosphere while delivering high quality instruction and mat time. In the six months we've been taking classes here I've been increasingly impressed with the training we've received. Five star review, keep up the good work!
Emarie Skelton
Oct 31, 2017
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Excellent instruction for kids and adults of all skill levels. Kids learn verbal deterrence, effective self-defense, as well as what to do before and after a fight, and they catch on fast! The atmosphere is welcoming and every class is fun (adult classes, too.) Beginning students will receive plenty of encouragement, and experienced students will find sufficient challenge to continue their growth. Don't miss out on the women's self-defense class, either: it's easily the most fun we have all week and covers everything from situational awareness to the worst-case scenario, choking, hair-grabbing
