Co-Ed Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Peachtree City

Learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment.

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The fastest way to street readiness.

It’s not just a workout — it’s a life-saving skillset. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
Come see why Peachtree City comes to our Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for self-defense.

Safe and structured self-defense.

The top two reasons why people don’t learn martial arts is because they fear getting injured, or that they will not be good enough.

The structure of our adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes make them ideal for beginners with absolutely no experience, and we prioritize the safety of our students in every class.

Join our family.

Our students and our instructors make us a big, supportive family here in Peachtree City. We work with each other, not against each other, as we pursue our goals together. Come for the jiu-jitsu, stay for the community.


We welcome newcomers with open arms!

Gracie Combatives is the perfect beginner self-defense program for adults.

In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Gracie Combatives prepares you to defend against a heavier, stronger, or more athletic opponent in a real-life altercation.

Get the Gracie University® advantage.

In addition to live classes, every student receives a subscription to Gracie University Online, which gives you unlimited online access to the Gracie Combatives streaming instructional video archive.

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!

The Gracie Difference

Building a Strong Foundation for a Lifelong Journey

Step 1: Learn The Techniques

Originally developed for the U.S. Army, Gracie Combatives is entirely dedicated to the mastery of 36 essential techniques organized into 23 one-hour lessons.
These 36 techniques address the most common behaviors with the greatest success in a street fight.
This program makes learning jiu-jitsu easy and fun regardless of your age or physical ability.

Step 2: Develop Your Reflexes

Once you complete each of the 23 Gracie Combatives lessons twice, you will qualify to participate in the Reflex Development (RD) Classes

In Reflex Development classes, you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.

Step 3: Earn Your Gracie Combatives Belt

Once you’ve gained proficiency in the 36 techniques you can test for your Gracie Combatives belt.

Promotion to Gracie Combatives belt means you’ve demonstrated the ability to defend yourself against an untrained opponent that is heavier, stronger, and more athletic than you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Adult Co-Ed Martial Arts Program.

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Do I need to be fit for this?

There are zero fitness requirements to be able to start our beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes! One of the benefits of BJJ is that it relies on technique and timing rather than strength, speed, or athleticism.

Our students start at all different fitness levels, however, you will find that you do enhance your fitness by doing our BJJ classes at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Peachtree City.

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I have no experience, what do I do?

Just show up! Upon arriving, you will be given a uniform (called a “gi”) and will be given a focused introductory lesson by one of our instructors before you join in the group class.

Every beginner class is taught with no previous experience necessary, so you will not feel left behind.

Our program is structured by class number (23 group classes), so you will always know exactly what techniques you will be learning on any given day. You can even check out the techniques of the day on GracieUniversity.com before class to get a head start!

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I’m not very sporty or co-ordinated. Will that be a problem?

Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes may have described themselves like that before they started. There is absolutely no experience necessary for any of our beginner classes. You will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at what your body is capable of, and how much you can improve! Our certified martial arts instructors are trained to keep their teaching simple, effective, and beginner-focused. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!

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How do I claim your limited time offer?

We only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer, the fastest way is to fill in the form at the top of this page!

Additionally, you can always give us a call. We would love to chat with you about what we do, and to help you determine if our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Peachtree City martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

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Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for women?

Absolutely! Specifically because Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has proven reliable in defending against larger opponents for nearly a century, it is the perfect martial art for women.

Many women train in our Women Empowered® program and then transfer into our co-ed Gracie Combatives classes. However, both programs are suitable for female beginners. 

We love seeing the physical confidence develop in our female students as they gain self-defense skills on the mat!

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What do I need to bring to my first martial arts lesson?

Upon arriving for your first jiu-jitsu class, we will provide a uniform, called a gi, for you wear. We recommend showing up in comfortable undergarments or leggings, and a t-shirt or rashguard that you can wear under your gi. We will also have training attire available for purchase after your class.

Schedule

03/24/2025 - 03/30/2025
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24
Monday

11:00am - 12:00pm

Gracie Combatives

Oliver Lane
Class 17 - Kimura Armlock – Guard | Leg Hook Takedown

Class 17 - Kimura Armlock – Guard | Leg Hook Takedown

 

Kimura Armlock - Guard
The Kimura shoulder lock was named after the Japanese Jiu-Jitsu champion, Masahiko Kimura, after he used the technique against Helio Gracie in 1951. Although this technique can be applied from several different positions, we have chosen to teach it to you from the bottom of the guard, since that is where you are most likely to end up against a larger opponent. In the first slice you will learn the Basic Application, then we’ll discuss two reliable variations that can be applied from the guard.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Leg Hook Takedown
Your goal in any one-on-one physical altercation should be avoid dangerous punches while standing, and then get the fight to the ground where you can more effectively control and defeat your opponent. The safest place to be in a fight, while standing, is in a clinch. From the clinch, your opponent’s striking power is almost entirely eliminated. You will learn how to close the distance and establish the clinch in a future lesson. In this lesson, we will teach you how to take the opponent down once you get there.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book
12:00pm - 1:00pm

GC Reflex Development

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Little Champs

2/20 Book
4:30pm - 5:15pm

Jr Grapplers

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Women Empowered

Jorge Jimenez
Class 04 - Inverted Wrist Releases (4 variations) | Guard Get-ups (3 & 4)

Class 04 - Inverted Wrist Releases (4 variations) | Guard Get-ups (3 & 4)

While the Standard Wrist Release is quick and effective, if he changes his grip, the escape technique will no longer work. In this lesson, we’ll teach you four Inverted Wrist Releases that can be relied upon anytime the Standard Variations fail, starting with the 1-on-1 variation. The greatest challenge when trapped beneath an attacker is to avoid panic and exhaustion. In this lesson, we teach you additional variations of this critically important technique to ensure your survival against an attacker trying to punch, pin, or choke you.

Inverted Wrist Release (4 variations):
View on GracieUniversity.com

Guard Get-Ups (Rider/ Heavy Chest):
View on GracieUniversity.com

Book
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Master Cycle - No Gi / FS Day

Jorge Jimenez
Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Book
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Gracie Combatives

Jason Westlake
Class 10 - Positional Control - Side Mount | Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)

Class 10 - Positional Control - Side Mount | Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)

 

Positional Control - Side Mount
Your objective in a ground fight should be to neutralize the threat and subdue your opponent with the lowest level of force necessary. To achieve this, you’ll want to rely on one of many fundamental ground control positions, not the least of which is Side Mount. This position gives you unparalleled control of your opponent with the lowest energy expenditure due to the inherently strong base in provides the top person and the rate at which it depletes the bottom person. In this lesson you will start by learning how to counter the most common escape attempts that a larger opponent is likely to use, and then you’ll learn how to transition to the mount position once they have exhausted all their energy.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive Opponent)
The advantage of establishing an upper body clinch is that once you take your opponent down you end up in the very dominant mount position, and you can disengage from the clinch if necessary (e.g., in a multiple attacker situation). If you anticipate difficulty in establishing the clinch, however, the Double Leg Takedown is a great alternative. In this lesson you will learn the basic mechanics of the Double Leg Takedown, and then you will learn how to apply it against opponents of varying levels of aggression.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book

25
Tuesday

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Jr Grapplers

Book
5:30pm - 6:20pm

Black Belt Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gracie Combatives

Jason Westlake
Class 05 - Punch Block Series (1-4) - Guard | Guillotine Choke

Class 05 - Punch Block Series (1-4) - Guard | Guillotine Choke

 

Punch Block Series (Stages 1-4)
The ideal position in a ground fight is the mount. If you are unable to maintain the mount, you can use your legs to wrap the opponent in a position called the guard. The guard is the “secret weapon” for any Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. From the guard, you can apply joint locks and choke holds to subdue even the largest opponent. These submissions can only be executed, however, if you survive long enough to attempt them. With an outraged opponent in your guard, it is almost certain that punches will be thrown at your face from every possible angle. The Punch Block Series will enable you to neutralize all punches and exhaust your opponent until the opportunity arises to execute a sweep or submission. The Punch Block Series is broken down into four stages which you learn individually and in combination with one another.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Guillotine Choke
In a street fight, your opponent will most likely try to defeat you using one of two methods: 1) knock you out while standing, or 2) tackle you and then knock you out on the ground. You have already learned how to establish the clinch if they attempt to knock you out while standing. If instead, they try to tackle you, you should resort immediately to the Guillotine Choke. In this lesson you will learn the Basic Application first, and then you will learn the two variations that you can resort to in a street fight.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book
7:45pm - 9:15pm

Master Cycle

Master Cycle Chapter: Mount- Controls

Master Cycle Chapter: Mount- Controls

Master Cycle Chapter: Mount- Submission Counters

Master Cycle Chapter: Mount- Submission Counters

Book

26
Wednesday

11:00am - 12:00pm

Gracie Combatives

Oliver Lane
Class 18 - Punch Block Series (5) – Guard | Haymaker Punch Defense

Class 18 - Punch Block Series (5) – Guard | Haymaker Punch Defense

 

Punch Block Series (Stage 5) - Guard
From Stage 4 it is important that you drop your opponent back to Stage 1 as quickly as possible so that you are safest from punches and have the best control over their body. If, while in Stage 4, your opponent is not leaning forward heavily enough to be dropped to Stage 1, it is best to kick them away to Stage 5. In this lesson you will learn how to defend from Stage 5 as well as what to do if the opponent tries to throw your legs aside in their quest for a knockout punch.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Haymaker Punch Defense
In many cases, the precise movement and aim of your opponent’s strikes are hard to predict. Sometimes, however, your opponent is so eager to attack you that their punch is totally predictable. The Haymaker Punch Defense is used when a determined attacker comes at you from a distance with the objective of putting all of their bodyweight behind one fight-ending punch. Because of this punch’s power and predictability, the best option is to slip underneath it and get behind your opponent.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Master Cycle

Jorge Jimenez
Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Little Champs

Book
4:30pm - 5:15pm

Jr Grapplers

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Master Cycle

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Book
8:30pm - 9:30pm

Gracie Combatives

Jorge Jimenez
Class 11 - Headlock Counters - Mount | Standing Headlock Defense

Class 11 - Headlock Counters - Mount | Standing Headlock Defense

 

Headlock Counters - Mount
The goal in a fight is to achieve the mount where you can control and exhaust your opponent with relative ease. Once you accomplish this, your opponent will panic and desperately attempt to escape. One of the most common escape strategies used by unskilled individuals is to establish a headlock and throw you off of them. The Headlock Counters from the mount will keep you from getting rolled off of a larger opponent, and prepare you to take advantage of the submission opportunities that will inevitably arise. First, you will learn how to prevent the escape attempts, and then you will learn how to finish the fight in two different ways.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Standing Headlock Defense
Once you establish the clinch on your opponent, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to catch you in a headlock. Without the proper escape strategy, the Standing Headlock can be a very painful and demoralizing experience, but with the proper technique you can turn the tables and use their hold to your advantage.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book

27
Thursday

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Jr Grapplers

Book
5:30pm - 6:20pm

Black Belt Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gracie Combatives

Jason Westlake
Class 06 - Armbar - Mount | Guillotine Defense

Class 06 - Armbar - Mount | Guillotine Defense

 

Armbar - Mount
The goal in the fight is to achieve the mount because from there we can deplete our opponent and eventually submit them with ease. When you mount an opponent, it is very common for them to reach for your chest or throat in their escape attempt, and this creates the perfect opportunity for the Straight Armlock. The Straight Armlock is one of the most dynamic submission in jiu-jitsu since it can be applied from virtually any position and it can be used to incapacitate even the largest opponent. In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the Straight Armlock from the mount, and in future lessons you will learn it from other positions in the fight.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Guillotine Defense
When you establish the clinch, and your opponent no longer has the space or distance to strike you effectively, they will often wrap your neck in an attempt to submit you. For this reason, the Guillotine Choke is one of the most common techniques used by unskilled individuals because it’s simple and it gives them a feeling of control during the chaos. Although the proper clinch position should prevent the Guillotine Choke, your opponent may surprise you if your head is too low, and in this lesson, you will learn the most important Guillotine Defense principles.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book
7:30pm - 8:30pm

GC Reflex Development

Reflex Development - Guard Focus

Reflex Development - Guard Focus

 

Reflex Development - Guard Focus Class Previe

In this class we'll bring together all of the guard controls, escapes, and submissions with some extra details, bonus slices, and scripted fight simulation drills that will help prepare you for your transition into Master Cycle!

Gracie Combatives Test - Drill 2: Guard Techniques
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

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Friday

No sessions

29
Saturday

9:00am - 11:00am

Free Women's Self-Defense Seminar

Jorge Jimenez

Free Women's Self-Defense Seminar

In this special 2-hour free seminar, you will get a brief orientation on the history of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and then you will learn several techniques from Women Empowered, the world’s leading beginner BJJ program for women.

You will learn several simple, highly effective techniques from the Women Empowered program. By the time the seminar is complete, you will understand why the world is falling in love with BJJ and why Women Empowered is the chosen path for so many beginners around the world. 

Although no experience is necessary, the event often reaches capacity so pre-registration is required.

This event is the safest and most enjoyable way to be introduced to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so we really look forward to sharing the mat with you!

40/50 Book
10:00am - 11:00am

Women Empowered

Jorge Jimenez Canceled
11:15am - 12:00pm

Jr Grapplers

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Gracie Combatives

Oliver Lane
Class 07 - Triangle Choke - Guard | Haymaker Punch Defense

Class 07 - Triangle Choke - Guard | Haymaker Punch Defense

 

Triangle Choke - Guard
If you achieve the mount but are unable to maintain control, you should resort to the guard position. From the guard, you can neutralize punches and submit your opponent with one of several techniques. In this lesson, we will discuss the Triangle Choke which is one of the most amazing techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, since it gives any individual the ability to render their opponent unconscious from the bottom of the fight. In this lesson, you will learn the finishing steps first and then you will learn two effective methods for setting up and catching the Triangle Choke in a street fight.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Haymaker Punch Defense
In many cases, the precise movement and aim of your opponent’s strikes are hard to predict. Sometimes, however, your opponent is so eager to attack you that their punch is totally predictable. The Haymaker Punch Defense is used when a determined attacker comes at you from a distance with the objective of putting all of their bodyweight behind one fight-ending punch. Because of this punch’s power and predictability, the best option is to slip underneath it and get behind your opponent.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

Book
1:30pm - 2:30pm

GC Reflex Development

Reflex Development - Freestyle Focus

Reflex Development - Freestyle Focus

 

Reflex Development - Freestyle Focus Class Preview

In this class we'll bring together control, escape, and submission details from various positions you are familiar with and add some extra details, bonus slices, and scripted fight simulation drills that will help prepare you for your transition into Master Cycle!

Gracie Combatives Test - Drill 5: Freestyle Fight Simulation
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Master Cycle

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Master Cycle Chapter: Guard- Pass

Book

30
Sunday

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