The Official Gracie Self-Defense Program for Women

World-Class 15 Lesson Defense Program

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. Each one-hour Women Empowered lesson addresses two techniques. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience.

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. Once you complete the Women Empowered program, you may test for promotion to pink belt!

20 Essential Techniques

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.

From hair-grabs and choke-holds, to bear hugs and weapon defenses, the Women Empowered program covers it all.

THE EMPOWERMENT MINDSET

Beyond the physical techniques, Women Empowered also reinforces awareness principles, risk assessment, and verbal and psychological strategies a woman can use to set safe boundaries with others – even if the perpetrator is someone she knows. At the core of this mindset is the belief that we are worth defending!

STEP 1: Learn the Techniques

We have divided the 36 Gracie Combatives techniques into 23 one-hour classes so that you can complete the course at your own pace. We designed each lesson so that you can start at any point in the course.

As a result, you can complete the 23 lessons in any order without feeling overwhelmed or confused. Upon enrolling, we will issue you a Gracie Combatives attendance card on which we will track your progress every step of the way.

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 where you will learn how to combine the 36 techniques to address the most common occurrences in a real fight.

STEP 3: Earn Your Pink Belt

Once you complete each of the Gracie Combatives lessons three times, and you’ve completed at least 12 Reflex Development Classes, you are eligible to test for your Gracie Combatives belt! We will administer a 25-minute test to assess your ability to execute the 36 essential techniques individually and in combination. If your reflexes are sharp and your performance meets Gracie University standards, you will qualify for promotion, and you will be ready to transition into our advanced program, the Master Cycle.

What is the Pink Belt?

As with every program in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Combatives, Master Cycle and Gracie Bullyproof) awarding belts is the traditional way to acknowledge progress and accomplishment. With the development of the Gracie Women Empowered program, the course featured so many unique strategies, objectives, techniques, and psychology tailored to a special set of circumstances, that the standard Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu belt system did not apply.

So, we decided to add an entirely new belt, and since pink was one of the only colors not used in the existing BJJ belt system, we introduced the Women Empowered Pink Belt! It not only symbolizes dedication to the techniques of the program, but also an understanding of the philosophy that is essential for survival in life-threatening scenarios.

We hope that this reflexive understanding of both the philosophy and techniques will instill a confidence in women that reduces their risk of ever becoming a target in the first place. Since the program was created we have watched women dedicate countless hours to earning their pink belt, and with every pink belt earned, the value and prestige of this belt has become undeniable.

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Try Our World Class Curriculum for 10 Days, Absolutely Free

Making the decision to join a Jiu-Jitsu gym is a great first step towards improving your quality of life. Come learn Gracie Jiu-Jitsu during a Free 10-day trial of the world-famous, proven self-defense system designed for absolute beginners.

You’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with a certified instructor or team member to answer any questions you might have before you begin. They will work with you to schedule your introductory class, and then you’ll be given unlimited access to all beginner group classes for 10 calendar days to make sure we provide it’s exactly what you’re looking for!

Self-defense that actually works, taught in a non-competitive, safe, (and most importantly) fun environment.

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What We Offer

Structured Learning

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone, but only if taught correctly. While most BJJ schools have taken a “one-size-fits-all” approach to teaching the art, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has gone to great lengths to create specific programs for each demographic.

Safe Training Environment

Safety is our number one priority. In far too many BJJ schools, the classes are structured to meet the needs of the most elite students. If you are a beginner student, you are expected to serve as a “grappling dummy” for those above you. We take the opposite approach.

Street Defense

Street self-defense remains the top priority throughout all of our training programs. From your very first class, every technique you learn is specifically chosen due to it’s like likelihood of being used, and proven effectiveness, in real combat.

Online Training Access

Upon enrolling, you will receive a free subscription to Gracie University Online. Through our interactive online platform, you will have access to detailed video instruction on every technique you’ll be learning so you can study the lessons on any computer or mobile device 24 hours a day!

Worldwide Access

As an active student at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg, you’ll qualify to train for free at any other Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center on the planet (for up to 30 consecutive days per year)

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Enough talking, it’s time for you to give it a try! Fill out the form above to start your 10-day free trial today! You’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with a certified instructor or team member to answer any questions you might have before you begin.

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930 Bragg Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407

Monday: 7-8 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-830 PM

Tuesday: 7-8 AM, 5-8 PM

Wednesday: 7-8 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-830 PM

Thursday: 7-8 AM, 5-830 PM

Friday: 7-8 AM, 6-7 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM

Sunday: Closed

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At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fredericksburg, we don’t just teach people how to fight, we give them the confidence so they never need to.

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Monday: 7-8 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-830 PM

Tuesday: 7-8 AM, 5-8 PM

Wednesday: 7-8 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-830 PM

Thursday: 7-8 AM, 5-830 PM

Friday: 7-8 AM, 6-7 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM

Sunday: Closed

ADDRESS: 930 Bragg Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407

Email: info@graciejiujitsufredericksburg.com

Telephone: (540) 412-0795

This Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center is independently owned and operated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®, Gracie Combatives®, Gracie Bullyproof®, Women Empowered®, and Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center®, are registered trademarks used under license from Gracie University.