Welcome To Gracie La Jolla Academy
What You Will Learn
For nearly a century, the Gracie family has honed the art of Jiu-Jitsu to become the most effective real-world fighting system. Time and again, the superiority of the Gracie style has been proven in street situations and professional fighting events throughout the world. Gracie techniques are based on leverage, torque, balance and momentum. When performed correctly, these techniques can allow you to overcome much bigger and stronger opponents. They make up a self-defense system that has been proven to work for everyone, even against a real-life attacker.
Affiliation
The Gracie La Jolla Academy is affiliated with Carley Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu Academy in San Francisco and Rodrigo Medeiros's Academy in Pacific Beach, CA.
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Philosophy
The main goal of Clark Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu Academy is to provide the highest level of instruction to its students. Come visit our academy and try a free class with the only member of the Gracie family teaching Jiu-Jitsu in San Diego. All are welcome to join no matter your age, athletic ability, or previous martial arts experience. You will find a clean, friendly and respectful environment. You’ll learn the exciting art and sport of Jiu-Jitsu while acquiring invaluable self-defense techniques in the process.
UFC and Pride fighter Thierry Sokoudjou with Mike Powers (left)
and Clark Gracie (right) at the Clark Gracie Academy
Training
- Jiu-Jitsu Oriented Drills
- Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training
- Self-Defense For Men, Women and Children
- Escapes and Defenses
- Stand-Up Fighting
- Kicking Techniques
- Take Downs and Throws
- Ground Fighting
- Chokes and Submission Holds
- Weapons Defense
- MMA/Vale Tudo
- Muay Thai
- Fitness, Conditioning and Flexibility
Main Location
We are located inside the La Jolla Sports Club in downtown La Jolla.
La Jolla Sports Club
7825 Fay Avenue | La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 456-2595 | Fax: (858) 456-2684