Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Master Cycle - February 2021 Progression

Aug 27, 2026

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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Master Cycle presents a structured curriculum organized into seven positional chapters, each taught over several months. The guide details how to optimize progress through technique classes, sparring classes, and online learning via GracieUniversity.com, including expectations for safe participation. It outlines a 24-hour learning model, guidance for training at one’s own pace across all belt levels, and emphasizes readiness for stripe promotions through regular attendance and class participation.

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The Seven Chapters

Technique Classes

Sparring Classes

24-Hour Progress

Grow at Your Own Pace

February Schedule

Master Cycle Weekly Schedule

Attire and Safety Requirements

Beyond Gracie Combatives, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu consists of hundreds of advanced techniques, all of which have been organized into a clearly defined, systematic curriculum called The Master Cycle. The Master Cycle is broken down into seven positional chapters each of which is studied for several months before moving on to the next. To optimize your learning in the Master Cycle, it is important that you utilize a blend of technique classes, spar classes, and online classes at [GracieUniversity.com](GracieUniversity.com). | | The Seven Chapters | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 1. Mount | 2. Side Mount | | 3. Guard | 4. Half Guard | 5. Back Mount | 6. Leg Locks | 7. Standing | | Sub-Sections | Escapes | | Escapes | Controls | Bottom
Strategies | Controls | Straight Foot
Locks | Front Attack
Defenses | | | Controls | | Controls | Passes | Top
Strategies | Submissions | Toe Hold
Foot Locks | Rear Attack
Defenses | | | Submissions | | Submissions | Submissions | | Submission
Counters | Knee Locks | Weapon
Defenses | | | Submission
Counters | | Submission
Counters | Submission
Counters | | | Heel Hooks | Clinch &
Takedowns | | | | | | Sweeps | | | | | | | | | | Sport Guards | | | | | TECHNIQUE CLASSES Each technique class begins with a 10 minute review/warm-up period during which you will go over techniques from previous lessons, share/receive knowledge from your training partners, and explore any techniques that you may have learned online through Gracie University. After the review, the instructor will present 2-3 variations of a technique that pertains to the positional chapter of study. In a cooperative manner, you will practice the techniques with a partner. SPARRING CLASSES Sparring classes are approximately 30 minutes long and usually take place immediately after technique classes. This is where you will have a chance to test your skills against a variety of training partners in a safe environment through a variety of training exercises, such as: Rapid Mastery Drills, Street Sparring, Focus Sparring Exercises, and Fight Simulation Drills. Students who do not train in a safe and productive manner will not be allowed to participate in sparring classes. If you are nursing an injury or you are new to the Master Cycle, you should not spar, and you are encouraged to use the sparring class time to review techniques with a cooperative partner until you are ready to spar. Remember to tap early, tap often, and always identify the hidden lessons when you spar. 24-HOUR PROGRESS There is a remarkable difference in the rate of progress between students who study in their off-time and those who don’t. As an active member of the Master Cycle program, you qualify for a free subscription [to GracieUniversity.com](to GracieUniversity.com), which gives you unlimited online access to the Master Cycle video-based curriculum. If you haven’t been granted access please speak to a receptionist. With this resource, you can review past lessons, learn new techniques, and prepare for future belt tests 24 hours a day from any computer or mobile device! Use GU to boost your progress on and off the mat! GROW AT YOUR OWN PACE Unlike the Gracie Combatives program, which is entirely designed for new students to the art, the Master Cycle program caters to students of all belt levels from blue to black. As a result, you will often be exposed to techniques beyond your belt level. These advanced techniques should be practiced enthusiastically, and will give you a good idea of what to look forward to, but you should not burden yourself with the task of trying to memorize them all. If a move seems easy and applicable for you, take it, but if not, leave it alone and trust that you’ll get it next time you cycle through that chapter. Remember, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, and you’re only racing against yourself, so be patient and have fun!

FAQs

What are the seven positional chapters in the Master Cycle?

They are Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, and Standing.

How long are technique classes and what happens during them?

Technique classes begin with a 10-minute review/warm-up, then the instructor presents 2–3 variations tied to the current positional chapter for cooperative partner practice.

What is required to participate in sparring and fight simulation classes?

Sparring is conducted in a safe environment; if you cannot train safely, you should not participate. Fight simulation requires specific gloves and a mouth guard, and it is identified as the most important class for promotion consideration.

Aug 27, 2026

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