Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz The only Gracie Certified Training Center in Santa Cruz County. Learn the world famous Gracie Jiu-Jitsu method of self-defense.

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OUR CLASSES:

GRACIE COMBATIVES is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program we will promote you to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt and you will qualify for advancement to the Master Cycle program. Combatives Schedule:
M 6:30-7:70pm
T 8:45-9:45am
5:30-6:30pm
Th 5:30-6:30pm
Sa 10:30-11:30am

FREE WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE. Unlike most self-defense systems that rely heavily on strength, speed, and coordination, the techniques in the Women's self defense class employ leverage, technique, and timing, so anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can make them work against larger opponents. Free women's self defense schedule:
W 6:30-7:30pm

GRACIE BULLYPROOF CHILDREN'S PROGRAM (ages 4-14)
Every month in the United States, three million children miss school due to fear of bullies. In the Gracie Bullyproof program, our goal is to instill in your child unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies without violence. Due to the non-violent nature of the techniques, CNN, ABC, NBC, and Oprah have featured the Gracie Bullyproof program as one of the few effective counter-measures to bullying for children between the ages of 5 and 13. We will teach your child to use verbal assertiveness to deter bullies and several non-violent self-defense techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. Importantly, we don’t teach how to punch or kick, since this often does more harm than good. Instead, we use leverage-based control holds to neutralize threats without violence. Numerous school districts have embraced the defensive nature of the Gracie Bullyproof techniques as a reasonable, nonviolent response to bullying and some even host Gracie Bullyproof classes on campus! The bottom line is: we will prepare your child to defend themselves against bullies without turning them into one. Gracie bullyproof schedule:
M 4:30-5:30pm
T 3:30-4:30pm
W 4:30-5:30pm
Th 3:30-4:30pm
Sa 11:30-12:30am

09/18/2026

TOMORROW. Last chance.

⚡️ WOMEN EMPOWERED ⚡️

FREE Self-Defense Seminar

Saturday, September 19 • 2:00–4:00 PM

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz
1408 41st Avenue, Capitola

This is not a “maybe later” event. It’s tomorrow. Two hours. Zero cost. No experience required. Ages 13+.

You’ll learn practical techniques built for women, walk out more confident, and train in a welcoming, empowering environment.

Spots can fill up fast.

Register now: Link in Bio

Bring a friend. Tag her. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

See you on the mats. 🥋💥

Capitola SantaCruz

09/17/2026

This Saturday at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz we will be hosting a FREE Women Empowered self-defense workshop!

Time: 2-4

We only do these free events one or maybe two times a year.

Although the event is free, we request that you RSVP attend

Link in Bio

We hope as many women as possible will join us on the mat this Saturday!

We are going be teaching some amazing self-defense skills.
This seminar is meant to be a fun and rewarding introduction to Jiu-Jitsu based self-defense.

This seminar is for women ages 13+

Look forward to seeing you all this Saturday!

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Friday morning fun!!
09/07/2026

Friday morning fun!!

Our instructors have re-certified for the Women Empowered - Instructor Certification Program! We are excited to be back ...
07/25/2026

Our instructors have re-certified for the Women Empowered - Instructor Certification Program! We are excited to be back and share the immensely valuable knowledge and wisdom learned with our beloved students!! 🎉

A massive thank you to Eve, Rener, and Victoria for this program that continues to change people’s lives, and huge respect to all of the instructors around the world that are on the same mission. 🥋💖

In the Little Champs classes we focus on character development and we love to play games that make jiu jitsu fun! "Tackl...
06/27/2026

In the Little Champs classes we focus on character development and we love to play games that make jiu jitsu fun! "Tackle the Giant" is one of our favorites.

Friday morning classes are usually smaller and I get a chance to give my students more attention. It's my favorite part ...
05/27/2026

Friday morning classes are usually smaller and I get a chance to give my students more attention. It's my favorite part of Friday!

If you haven’t tried Friday classes yet, come join us!

We have Combatives every Friday at 9:30am followed by reflex development at 10:30am!

A friendly reminder that there will be no class on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.Regular schedule...
02/16/2026

A friendly reminder that there will be no class on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Regular schedule resumes on Tuesday, February 17.

See you on the mat!!🥋

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no class on Monday, January 19. See you back on Tuesday, Jan...
01/19/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no class on Monday, January 19.

See you back on Tuesday, January 20!!🥋

Calling all Women Empowered students! Join us for a Mediterranean themed potluck after class Wednesday January 21st at 7...
01/16/2026

Calling all Women Empowered students! Join us for a Mediterranean themed potluck after class Wednesday January 21st at 7pm.

Happy New Year!! 🎊  Join our Open Mat tomorrow (Saturday, January 3rd) from 10am -12pm, open to all Combatives, Master C...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year!! 🎊 Join our Open Mat tomorrow (Saturday, January 3rd) from 10am -12pm, open to all Combatives, Master Cycle and Women Empowered students.

Regular classes starts on Monday, January 5th.

See you on the mat!😎

Address

1345 Capitola Road
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+18313329876

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