Master Cycle training schedule Updates:

Update 6/30

  • Rotating Fight Sim class. We will talk at class and get peoples input on what is known as a “rotating fight sim”. each month fight sim will either be on mondays or thursdays.

  • We will try this format beginning july. july will be the same… thursdays will be no-gi fight sim. August will be mondays no gi fight sim and thursdays would be gi.

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Saturday: Rapid Mastery Drills and Focus Sparring.The week starts on saturdays.

Monday: Master Cycle Fundamentals (MCF)/positional sparring

Monday: Evening- RD Class (GC) Gracie combatives review  

Tuesday: Rapid Master Drills - Jiu Jitsu Games, sparring rounds

Wednesday:Rapid Mastery w/ 32 Principle focus, sparring rounds

Thursday:  Focus Sparring No-Gi - Fight Sim. The week ends. do not miss this class


Rapid Mastery Class

The objective of each Rapid Mastery Class is to conduct position-specific training exercises to strengthen reflexes in the execution of the techniques from the chapter of study. 

 Focus Sparring Class

The objective of each Focus Sparring Class is to conduct a variety of live sparring exercises at various intensity levels so that students can increase their confidence in the transitions and combination between the techniques from the current chapter of study and previously explored chapters. 

 Fight Simulation Class 

The objective of each Fight Simulation Class is to build the student’s confidence that the techniques really do work in real fights. We achieve this by having the students conduct live Fight Simulation training exercises in which they perform their techniques against a striking opponent.

MFC: Each Monday will focus on a new chapter from MC Stripe 1 and 2. 

Reflex Development Class (RD)

All students must complete a minimum of 10 RD classes before next ranking. RD class is every Monday at 6:30pm. 

32 Principles /Rapid Mastery

If jiu-jitsu were a tree, the trunk would represent the fundamental techniques that you would need in a street fight against an untrained opponent. The branches represent the advanced techniques that you would use to overcome an opponent who is also trained in jiu-jitsu. The entire tree, however, is made possible by the roots which represent the 32 “Micro Principles” that make all of jiu-jitsu work the way it does. We cover one primary Principle each class, but it is impossible not to see other Principles involved. This is the ultimate research class.

 Master Cycle Fundamentals (MFC)

Students that are in GC+ are welcome to train during this MC class. Next level techniques beyond Gracie Combatives will be explored. Positional sparring rounds and light resistance for GC students during this hour. This class is designed to take the shock and overwhelmed feeling a GC students gets when entering into MC after their test.

Gracie Combatives and Gracie Combatives 2.0: Gracie University highly recommends helping GC students during their class. You can partner up with someone or walk around and help out. Students who are consistent and have minimum 2 Stripes on their Blue Belt can be invited to be a C4 Coach. 

C4 Assistant Coach and Mat Helpers: 

  • All Master Cycle Students can step on the mat and help GC students any class. This is not the C4 program, but you are always welcome to train and help others.

  • C4 Coaching Program is a specific workshop you must take to join the C4 Team.

  • If you have questions about how to become an official C4 Mat Coach, reach out to us today.


"Self defense is not just a set of techniques; it's a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending" 

-- Grandmaster Rorion Gracie