

GRACIE JIU JITSU PASADENA IS A CERTIFIED GRACIE JIU JITSU TRAINING CENTER®
Located in the heart of Pasadena’s Historic Old Town District, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Pasadena proudly offers instruction in the official Gracie University® curriculum—standardized across certified training centers worldwide.
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We provide specialized programs for all ages and experience levels, including:
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Women Empowered® – Real-world self-defense taught by women, for women​
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Master Cycle® – Advanced program for students beyond white belt
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As a Gracie University student, you’ll also gain exclusive access to our online platform,
featuring detailed, interactive videos of every technique in the curriculum. Whether you're reviewing a lesson before class or practicing at home, you’ll have the tools to succeed—anytime, anywhere.
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“Jiu Jitsu is for anyone. Anyone who wants to learn, can.”
-Helio Gracie


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. 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.
If you’re unsure about trying martial arts training for fear of injury, embarrassment, or any other reason, then the Gracie Combatives program is for you. Click the button below to learn more about Gracie Combatives.
“If you train the worst case scenarios consistently, they will no longer be worst case scenarios.”
-Rener Gracie


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.
If you’re interested in instilling your child with unshakable confidence while reinforcing positive values and good character, the Gracie Bullyproof program is for you! Click the button below to learn more about this groundbreaking youth empowerment program.
“No matter who the perpetrator is or what the circumstance is, we have a plan.”
-Eve Gracie


Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women. 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.
If you have no previous martial arts experience and you want to learn how to defend yourself in a fun, safe, and cooperative learning environment, Women Empowered is for you.
“​Once you learn to remain clam under the stressful circumstances of a fight, you will have no trouble remaining calm under the stressful circumstances of life.”​
-Ryron Gracie


Master Cycle® is our advanced training program tailored for students who have moved beyond the white belt level. If you're new to jiu-jitsu or currently hold a white belt, we recommend starting with Gracie Combatives®—a beginner-friendly course designed to help you build a strong foundation.
Master Cycle® is a comprehensive, position-based curriculum designed for committed students who are ready to advance toward blue, purple, brown, and black belts with safety, steady progress, and clear intention.
“​Any organization that requires its employees to interact with the public would benefit from having all of its staff members trained and certified in the SafeWrap™ system.”​
-Rener Gracie


SafeWrap™ is a proprietary system of lateral restraint that is designed to maximize physical control while reducing the risk of injury to all parties involved in a use of force encounter. This program is suitable for law enforcement, security, military, corrections, first responders, healthcare, education and more.
If you’re interested in a free SafeWrap demonstration for a small group of key decision-makers at your organization, click the link below to learn more.
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