| 23 Classes | 36 Essential Techniques |
| 1 | Trap and Roll Escape – Mount Leg Hook Takedown |
| 2 | Americana Armlock – Mount Clinch (Aggressive Opponent) |
| 3 | Positional Control – Mount Body Fold Takedown |
| 4 | Take the Back + R.N.C. – Mount Clinch (Conservative Opponent) |
| 5 | Punch Block Series (1-4) – Guard Guillotine Choke (Standing) |
| 6 | Straight Armlock – Mount Guillotine Defense |
| 7 | Triangle Choke – Guard Haymaker Punch Defense |
| 8 | Elevator Sweep – Guard Rear Takedown |
| 9 | Elbow Escape – Mount Pull Guard |
| 10 | Positional Control – Side Mount Double Leg Takedown (Aggressive) |
| 11 | Headlock Counters – Mount Standing Headlock Defense |
| 12 | Headlock Escape 1 – Side Mount Standing Armlock |
| 13 | Straight Armlock – Guard Clinch (Aggressive Opponent) |
| 14 | Double Ankle Sweep – Guard Guillotine Choke (Guard Pull) |
| 15 | Headlock Escape 2 – Side Mount Clinch (Conservative Opponent) |
| 16 | Shrimp Escape – Side Mount Body Fold Takedown |
| 17 | Kimura Armlock – Guard Leg Hook Takedown |
| 18 | Punch Block Series (5) – Guard Haymaker Punch Defense |
| 19 | Hook Sweep – Guard Guillotine Defense |
| 20 | Take the Back – Guard Standing Headlock Defense |
| 21 | Elbow Escape – Side Mount Pull Guard |
| 22 | Twisting Arm Control – Mount Rear Takedown |
| 23 | Double Underhook Pass – Guard Double Leg Takedown (Conservative) |
Street Readiness in 23 Lessons!
The 36 techniques in the Gracie Combatives program are the most important techniques in all of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. The 36 techniques have been strategically divided into 23 one-hour classes. Absolutely no experience is necessary to participate in any class, and the 23 lessons can be completed in any order.
Reflex Development Class (RD Class)
Once you have attended each class twice, you qualify to attend the RD Classes. This is where you will learn the advanced combinations that will sharpen your reflexes and boost your confidence to the next level!
Log-on & Boost Progress!
As a student of the Gracie Combatives program, you qualify for a free subscription to GracieUniversity.com. To optimize learning, use your online access to review past techniques or prepare for upcoming lessons on your computer or mobile device! If you have trouble accessing your lessons online, please contact us on info@watfordgjj.co.uk
Blue Belt Qualification Test
Once you complete each Gracie Combatives class three times and you perfect the 36 techniques in every possible combination, you can test for your Blue Belt. To watch a complete demo of the test, please visit the ‘Testing Center’ at GracieUniversity.com. Please see the Blue Belt Qualification Requirements handout for details
