All Experience Levels

Adult Jiu-Jitsu Programs

From complete beginners to advanced competitors, we have a program designed for your goals and experience level.

Your Journey Starts Here

Whether you're looking for fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply a new challenge, our adult programs offer a structured path to mastery. The Gracie Barra curriculum ensures consistent, high-quality instruction at every level.

Most adults start with our GB1 Fundamentals or All Levels classes, progressing through the belt system at their own pace while building skills, fitness, and lifelong friendships.

Adult Jiu-Jitsu training at Gracie Barra Burleigh Heads

Your Progression Path

Follow the structured Gracie Barra curriculum from beginner to advanced.

Core Programs

Additional Programs

Why Adults Choose Jiu-Jitsu

Self-Defense
Learn practical techniques that work in real-world situations.
Total Fitness
Full-body workout that builds strength, cardio, and flexibility.
Personal Growth
Challenge yourself mentally and physically while building confidence.
Community
Join a supportive community of like-minded practitioners.

Choose Your Program

Each program is designed for specific experience levels and goals.

GB1 - Fundamentals
Complete Beginners
No experience required
The perfect starting point for anyone new to Jiu-Jitsu. Learn essential techniques, positions, and concepts that form the foundation of your practice.
- Basic positions and escapes
- Fundamental submissions
- Proper movement patterns
- Self-defense applications
- Jiu-Jitsu etiquette
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GB2 - Intermediate
White Belt (3+ Stripes)
White belt with 3 stripes or higher
Build upon your fundamentals with more advanced techniques and combinations. Start developing your personal Jiu-Jitsu style.
- Advanced technique combinations
- Guard development
- Passing strategies
- Submission chains
- Positional sparring
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GB3 - Advanced
Blue Belt+
Blue belt or higher required
High-level training for experienced practitioners. Refine your game, prepare for competition, and push your limits.
- Competition-level techniques
- Advanced strategies
- High-intensity rolling
- Game refinement
- Mental preparation
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All Levels
Everyone Welcome
Open to all belt levels
Open training for all experience levels. A great opportunity for beginners to learn alongside higher belts in a supportive environment.
- Mixed-level training
- Technique review
- Partner drilling
- Live sparring
- Community building
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No-Gi
White 3 Stripes+
White belt with 3 stripes or higher
Train without the traditional gi. Emphasis on wrestling, leg locks, and submission grappling with faster-paced action.
- Wrestling fundamentals
- Leg lock systems
- Submission grappling
- Fast-paced rolling
- MMA-applicable techniques
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