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Advanced Program · Blue to Black Belt

Master Cycle®

The advanced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum that takes you from blue belt to black belt — organized into seven positional chapters.

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Demonstrating a guillotine defense during Master Cycle training

The Program

Your roadmap to black belt

Master Cycle is structured into seven positional chapters — Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, and Standing — so your advancement is systematic and complete. A Gracie Combatives belt (or equivalent ranking) is required to begin.

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The Curriculum

Seven positional chapters, blue to black belt

Master Cycle is organized by position, so your advancement is systematic and complete — you always know exactly where you are and what comes next.

Master Cycle Mount chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
01Mount
Master Cycle Side Mount chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
02Side Mount
Master Cycle Guard chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
03Guard
Master Cycle Half Guard chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
04Half Guard
Master Cycle Back Mount chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
05Back Mount
Master Cycle Leg Locks chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
06Leg Locks
Master Cycle Standing chapter at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Warwick
07Standing
Demonstrating an americana armlock from mount

Who It’s For

Built for committed practitioners

If you’ve earned your Combatives belt and you’re ready to deepen your game, Master Cycle gives you a lifelong, structured path. Sparring is introduced thoughtfully, with partners who help you grow — always with real self-defense as the foundation.

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Class Schedule

Master Cycle class schedule

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Combatives belt to join Master Cycle?

Yes — Master Cycle requires a Gracie Combatives belt or an equivalent ranking, since it builds directly on those fundamentals.

How is the curriculum organized?

Into seven positional chapters: Mount, Side Mount, Guard, Half Guard, Back Mount, Leg Locks, and Standing — a complete path from blue to black belt.

Is there sparring in Master Cycle?

Yes, introduced progressively and cooperatively. Even in advanced training, real self-defense remains the priority over sport competition.

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