Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Santa Barbara

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You have the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on lock. Now it’s time to progress

The Gracie Barra Program follows a three-level progression for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Once you’ve mastered the Fundamentals Program, it’s time to progress to the Advanced Program. In these Jiu-Jitsu classes, you’ll learn high-level techniques and participate in drills that develop reflexes, speed, reaction time, transitions, and flow. Plus, you’ll have a chance to participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. Learn more about our Advanced Program today at Gracie Barra in Santa Barbara.

What Makes Our Advanced Martial Arts Program Stand Out

Unlimited membership and flexible class scheduling
Ability to train at 1,000
+ affiliated schools
Certified instructors and coaches who have passed extensive background checks
Techniques from different grappling styles
Highly structured and purposeful curriculum
Ability to compete in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events

Benefit of Joining our Advanced Program

Learn the most effective takedown techniques adapted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Develop transitions between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques
Experience further improvements in overall fitness level
Gain a better understanding of different aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Start shaping your Jiu-Jitsu game flow by working with the instructor on your favorite techniques
Step up to participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions
Train in over 100 different locations in United States and 700 worldwide
Free access to the school’s events and special classes

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Advanced Program

What comes after mastering the fundamentals? What is next on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey?

The Gracie Barra Program Structure defines three main stages of development for students:

The Fundamentals Program, the Advanced Program, and the Black Belt Program: These stages indicate different maturity levels and students upgrade from one to the other in their natural progression.

While the Fundamentals Program focuses on the building blocks and basic principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Advanced Program is built on high-level techniques and drills that start shaping the student's game flow through the development of reflexes, speed, and reaction time as well as transitions between one technique and another.

After a few months in the GB Advanced Program students typically experience a deeper involvement in GB’s philosophy, a stronger bond with training partners as well as more discipline and commitment to healthy habits that keep them in good shape.

Advanced Program classes are based on a highly defined class structure and curriculum that take a broad and open-minded approach, incorporating techniques from different grappling styles like wrestling, judo, sambo, and, of course, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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When practice is more important than your next belt, you have become a GB student

As a new student or someone who is moving up from the Fundamentals Program, you’ll find the Gracie Barra Advanced Classes perfect for taking your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. At this stage, you start developing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game flow and the instructor will be closely looking at your specific needs. At the end of class, you’ll engage in live training drills that are exciting and fun. Every training partner will present you with a unique challenge that requires strategic thinking to effectively deal with it. Now grab your GB uniform and get to class!

PROGRESS IN YOUR JIU-JITSU JOURNEY

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a lifelong journey. There is always something new to learn, whether it's a new technique, a different way of thinking about a position, or just a better understanding of the concepts. With the Advanced Program at Gracie Barra, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the world and take your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level.