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We offer instruction tailored to individual needs in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork, camaraderie, and personal growth. We promise to make you a COMPETENT, CONFIDENT, and COMPLETE martial artist. Our approach to martial arts training is a positive life-changing experience. TRAIN FOR FREE FOR TEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS. If you’re not satisfied, then simply return your uniform… that’s it! You can do it!
– Bill Odom, Master Instructor
WHY CHOOSE A CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER?
• GRACIE JIU-JITSU CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTER®
• EXPERT JIU-JITSU AND KARATE INSTRUCTION
• PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
• SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE
• STRUCTURED CURRICULUM
• FREE ACCESS TO GRACIE UNIVERSITY
• THREE LOCATIONS: CHESAPEAKE, NORFOLK, AND VIRGINIA BEACH
WHAT IS GRACIE UNIVERSITY?
All students are automatically enrolled in the Gracie Certified Training Center Family Membership program. This enables access to Gracie University online lessons and attendance at any CTC in the world for up to one week at no cost.
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FREE WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE AND GRACIE JIU-JITSU INTRODUCTORY SEMINARS!
• Join us on the mat for free seminars conducted throughout the year on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. All who are interested ages 12 and up are invited to attend. No experience necessary. Check the News page for upcoming events or click HERE for more information about the events.
FEDERAL HOLIDAY CLOSURES FOR 2025:
• JANUARY 20 , MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY (Monday only)
• FEBRUARY 15-17, PRESIDENTS DAY
• MAY 24-26, MEMORIAL DAY
• JUNE 30 – JULY 5, SUMMER BREAK ICW INDEPENDENCE DAY
• 30 AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 1, LABOR DAY
• OCTOBER 11-13, COLUMBUS DAY
• OCTOBER 31, HALLOWEEN
• NOVEMBER 27 -30, THANKSGIVING
• DECEMBER 24 – 1 JANUARY, WINTER BREAK ICW CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY