Standing self-defense technique during a Gracie Combatives class

Gracie Combatives® calendar

See which lesson is on the mat each day this month, and tap any class to preview its techniques before you arrive.

November 2026

Mon – Sat

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Lesson

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This month: Mon, Oct 26

  • Positional Control – Side Mount

    GU 13

  • Double Leg Takedown – Aggressive

    GU 17

All 23 lessons

Tap any lesson to see its techniques.

01

Street readiness in 23 classes

The 36 techniques in Gracie Combatives are the most important techniques in all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, strategically divided into 23 one-hour classes. No experience is necessary to join any class, and the classes can be completed in any order.

02

Reflex Development (RD) classes

Once you’ve attended each class twice, you qualify for RD classes — where you learn the advanced combinations that sharpen your reflexes and take your confidence to the next level.

03

Log on & boost progress

Combatives students get a free subscription to GracieUniversity.com. Review past techniques or prepare for upcoming lessons from any device — ask us if you need help getting access.

04

Belt qualification test

Complete each class three times and perfect the 36 techniques in every combination, and you can test for your Gracie Combatives belt. A full demo of the test lives in the Testing Center at GracieUniversity.com.

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