Gracie Barra Black Belt Program:

With the experience, knowledge and skills built over eight (8) months of consistent training, students become eligible to join the Gracie Barra Black Belt Program, which represents the last part on the students' journey to become a Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

This Program is designed to expose students to several different classes and a variety of training experiences, allowing students to develop a unique style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and to further their mastery of the Art. As a result, during the Black Belt Program, more techniques are taught, the pace of the class is faster and more exciting, the level of experience of training partners is higher, and last but not least, the focus on details, timing and fine-tuning technique is what will assist you in taking your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level.

The Black Belt Program includes three (3) different classes:

* Gi BJJ classes,
* No Gi BJJ classes, and
* BJJ for MMA classes.

A brief description of these classes follows:

* Gi BJJ: The class is sixty (60) minutes long and includes practicing takedowns, ground techniques and specific training. After the class there is a sixty (60) minute live training that is optional for the student.
* No Gi BJJ: The class is sixty (60) minutes long and includes many different submissions and takedowns from the standing position, as well as No Gi BJJ ground techniques.
* BJJ for MMA: The class is sixty (60) minutes long, but is focused on developing students' approach to MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) through the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu perspective. Fighting stance, motion, basic strikes, clinches, ground control and submissions are core concepts included in this class.

Pre-Requisite Courses:

Blue Belt

Uniform:

Gi Classes:

* Gracie Barra Official Gi,
* Gi top and pants must be the same color, and
* Every student must wear a rash guard underneath the Gi.

No Gi Classes:

* Kimono pants,
* Gracie Barra rash guard or Black Gracie Barra t-shirt, and
* Respective belt.

MMA - Advanced Self Defense Classes:

* Kimono pants
* Gracie Barra Rash Guard or Black Gracie Barra t-shirt
* Belt
* MMA gloves, and
* Mouth piece.