GRACIE COMBATIVES®
self defence for beginners
LEARN Self defence for beginners that actually works!
Gracie Combatives® is our beginner self defence program. We’ll walk you through 36 core techniques, based on the principles of jiu-jitsu, that are designed to prepare you for any situation. Our community is like no other, we promise you’ll have the best time at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Footscray!
TRY FOR FREE!
1 hr lessons
No experience necessary
See why gracie combatives® is internationally renowned
“Gracie Jiu-jitsu footscray is amazing at creating a positive and safe environment that really helps with learning everything.”
Alev a.
why gracie combatives® is DIFFERENT
✓ WE FOCUS ON TECHNIQUES THAT WORK IN THE STREET
✓ EASILY TRACK YOUR PROGRESS WITH OUR PROGRESS CARDS
✓ CLASSES ARE OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN
✓ WE HAVE ONE OF THE BEST COMMUNITIES FOR SAFE LEARNING!
Meet your instructors
Gerard Smith
Head instructor
Gerard began practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as a teenager as a means of building confidence and dealing with confrontation.
After receiving accreditation from the world-renowned Gracie University, Gerard founded Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® Footscray to bring this empowering practice to Melbourne’s west.
Will Khinmaung
Assistant instructor
Will has an extensive background in law enforcement and private security, enabling him to share insight from an experienced perspective in personal safety, use of force, and self-defence.
Since being accredited by Gracie University, Will aims to nuture every student’s progress through the Gracie Philosophy.