Gyms Details:

Head Professor: Adam Deane

Details: Gracie Charlottesville is Central Virginia’s premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu self-defense academy located on the corner of Rt. 29 and Rio Rd at 1646 Seminole Trail (across from Fashion Sq. Mall). We offer traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction with a heavy emphasis on self-defense, grappling, and ground submissions. We also offer high level Muay Thai instruction, as well as Western Boxing, Judo, Sambo, JKD/FMA weapons defense classes, and Yoga. All memberships are all-inclusive of all programs and students may come to as many or as few classes as they wish. Our state-of-the-art academy is friendly and accepting of all people who want to learn in a safe and comfortable environment. We have 10 Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu instructors (Brent Lillard, Adam Deane, Shaun Kennedy, Kristen DeBruycker, Alex Brown, John McCune, Bill Calvani, Bradley Burkett, Garen Arthur, and Serhiy Vitko) and many great assistant instructors. Together we have hundreds years of martial arts experience and we are eager to share our knowledge with everyone who walks in the door. All styles/affiliations/patches are welcome at any time.

Kids Program Url: https://graciecharlottesville.com/programs/

Kids Program Detail: Spider Monkey and Me (3+ and guardian) - Our Spider Monkey and Me class is unique blend of foundational movements, parent and child drills, and games. In this class your child will learn basic Jiu Jitsu movements, situational awareness, and Jiu Jitsu positions. The primary focus of Spider Monkey and Me program is to develop attention span, bond with the parent, and create a solid foundation to build upon in older years. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (created by the Gracie family) is a highly effective and comprehensive system of standing and ground defense techniques utilizing rules of leverage. Even a smaller person can learn the principles of leverage that will assist them in defending themselves against or defeating a larger opponent. It is also a tremendous workout for children regardless of athletic ability. Our environment is very welcoming and the kids are required to show respect to one another at all times. We dedicate a portion of each class to making sure that they understand the character requirements of our art will having fun with their parents. It is a fantastic place to bring kids who are shy, restless/ADD, have social anxiety, etc. Little Grapplers (Ages 4-6): Our kids Gracie Jiu-Jitsu class is designed to impart valuable life skills to our students from self-defense and general safety awareness to confidence and goal-setting. The primary focus of our kids program is to develop fundamental techniques, and create a solid foundation to build upon in older years. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (created by the Gracie family) is a highly effective and comprehensive system of standing and ground defense techniques utilizing rules of leverage. Even a smaller person can learn the principles of leverage that will assist them in defending themselves against or defeating a larger opponent. It is also a tremendous workout for children regardless of athletic ability. Our environment is very welcoming and the kids are required to show respect to one another at all times. We dedicate a portion of each class to making sure that they understand the character requirements of our art. We teach eye contact, hand shaking, how to address a bully, how to avoid fights, etc. It is a fantastic place to bring kids who are shy, restless/ADD, have social anxiety, etc. Junior Grapplers (Ages 7-12): Our kids Gracie Jiu-Jitsu class is designed to impart valuable life skills to our students from self-defense and general safety awareness to confidence and goal-setting. The primary focus of our kids program is to develop fundamental techniques, and create a solid foundation to build upon in older years. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (created by the Gracie family) is a highly effective and comprehensive system of standing and ground defense techniques utilizing rules of leverage. Even a smaller person can learn the principles of leverage that will assist them in defending themselves against or defeating a larger opponent. It is also a tremendous workout for children regardless of athletic ability. Our environment is very welcoming and the kids are required to show respect to one another at all times. We dedicate a portion of each class to making sure that they understand the character requirements of our art. We teach eye contact, hand shaking, how to address a bully, how to avoid fights, etc. It is a fantastic place to bring kids who are shy, restless/ADD, have social anxiety, etc.

Other Programs Available: Muay Thai, Takedowns (Judo, Sambo, and Jiu-Jitsu); Kali / JKD; MMA

Schedule Url: https://graciecharlottesville.com/schedule/

Email: info@graciecharlottesville.com

Facebook Url: https://www.facebook.com/graciecharlottesville

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@graciecharlottesville4716/

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Country: United States