Schedule
7 Tue
8 Wed
9 Thu
10 Fri
11 Sat
12 Sun
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7
Monday
Bullyproof Bootcamp
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardBullyproof Bootcamp
7-11 July 2025
10am-12pm
Payment link will be sent once booking is received.
R500 for all 5 sessions, members get R200 discount, per session bookings are available at R150 per session (non members) & R100 per session for members.
Unshakeable Jiu-Jitsu Confidence:
By giving your child the non-violent Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to neutralise a physical attack, they will have the confidence to take a stand against bullies.
Verbal Self-Defence:
To ensure your child is ready to identify and overcome verbal harassment, we conduct a series of specific role-playing exercises each day of the camp.
Character Development:
Each day we chose a different topic, from discipline and health living to drug defence and abduction prevention, so your child is ready for life beyond the playground.
Fun & Fitness:
We play games throughout the entire week to give your child the fitness they need and the fun they want!
Gracie Combatives
Robyn Taylor, Gary TarantinoClass 02 - Americana Armlock - Mount | Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Clinch (Aggressive Opponent)
Most martial arts rely heavily on the use of strikes to defeat the opponent. This strategy may work against a smaller opponent but is very risky against a larger, more athletic opponent who could just as easily knock you out every time you put yourself in range to strike them. The best strategy is to establish a clinch and take the fight to the ground where you can preserve energy, neutralize punches, and win the fight with ease. The key to establishing a clinch on an aggressive opponent is to understand that there are two safe distances in a fight: all the way out or all the way in.
Click here to view lesson at gracieuniversity.com
Americana Armlock - Mount
The goal in the fight is to achieve the mount, exhaust your opponent, and then win the fight. Punching your opponent from the mount can be effective but is exhausting, risks your balance, and could injure your opponent more seriously than desired. We prefer to use leverage-based submissions instead so that we can maintain better control of our opponent and save energy. The Americana Armlock is a highly effective submission that can be used with minimal effort to defeat a larger opponent. First, you will learn the Basic Application and then two variations that could be used in combat.
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Black Belt Club
Tristan Wyngaard, Earvin RosadaChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Gracie Combatives
Daniel Taylor, Warren KatzeffClass 06 - Armbar - Mount | Guillotine Defense
Armbar - Mount
The goal in the fight is to achieve the mount because from there we can deplete our opponent and eventually submit them with ease. When you mount an opponent, it is very common for them to reach for your chest or throat in their escape attempt, and this creates the perfect opportunity for the Straight Armlock. The Straight Armlock is one of the most dynamic submission in jiu-jitsu since it can be applied from virtually any position and it can be used to incapacitate even the largest opponent. In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the Straight Armlock from the mount, and in future lessons you will learn it from other positions in the fight.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Guillotine Defense
When you establish the clinch, and your opponent no longer has the space or distance to strike you effectively, they will often wrap your neck in an attempt to submit you. For this reason, the Guillotine Choke is one of the most common techniques used by unskilled individuals because it’s simple and it gives them a feeling of control during the chaos. Although the proper clinch position should prevent the Guillotine Choke, your opponent may surprise you if your head is too low, and in this lesson, you will learn the most important Guillotine Defense principles.
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Gracie Combatives Reflex Development
Daniel TaylorReflex Development - Freestyle Focus
Reflex Development - Freestyle Focus Class Preview
In this class we'll bring together control, escape, and submission details from various positions you are familiar with and add some extra details, bonus slices, and scripted fight simulation drills that will help prepare you for your transition into Master Cycle!
Gracie Combatives Test - Drill 5: Freestyle Fight Simulation
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Master Cycle Reflex Development
Master Cycle
Daniel Taylor8
Tuesday
Bullyproof Bootcamp
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardBullyproof Bootcamp
Unshakeable Jiu-Jitsu Confidence:
By giving your child the non-violent Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to neutralise a physical attack, they will have the confidence to take a stand against bullies.
Verbal Self-Defence:
To ensure your child is ready to identify and overcome verbal harassment, we conduct a series of specific role-playing exercises each day of the camp.
Character Development:
Each day we chose a different topic, from discipline and health living to drug defence and abduction prevention, so your child is ready for life beyond the playground.
Fun & Fitness:
We play games throughout the entire week to give your child the fitness they need and the fun they want!
Mat Munchkins
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Little Champs
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Junior Grapplers
Robyn Taylor, Tristan Wyngaard, Earvin RosadaChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Master Cycle
Gracie Combatives
Daniel TaylorClass 07 - Triangle Choke - Guard | Haymaker Punch Defense
Triangle Choke - Guard
If you achieve the mount but are unable to maintain control, you should resort to the guard position. From the guard, you can neutralize punches and submit your opponent with one of several techniques. In this lesson, we will discuss the Triangle Choke which is one of the most amazing techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, since it gives any individual the ability to render their opponent unconscious from the bottom of the fight. In this lesson, you will learn the finishing steps first and then you will learn two effective methods for setting up and catching the Triangle Choke in a street fight.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Haymaker Punch Defense
In many cases, the precise movement and aim of your opponent’s strikes are hard to predict. Sometimes, however, your opponent is so eager to attack you that their punch is totally predictable. The Haymaker Punch Defense is used when a determined attacker comes at you from a distance with the objective of putting all of their bodyweight behind one fight-ending punch. Because of this punch’s power and predictability, the best option is to slip underneath it and get behind your opponent.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
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Wednesday
Bullyproof Bootcamp
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardBullyproof Bootcamp
Unshakeable Jiu-Jitsu Confidence:
By giving your child the non-violent Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to neutralise a physical attack, they will have the confidence to take a stand against bullies.
Verbal Self-Defence:
To ensure your child is ready to identify and overcome verbal harassment, we conduct a series of specific role-playing exercises each day of the camp.
Character Development:
Each day we chose a different topic, from discipline and health living to drug defence and abduction prevention, so your child is ready for life beyond the playground.
Fun & Fitness:
We play games throughout the entire week to give your child the fitness they need and the fun they want!
Gracie Tweens (Boys)
Tristan WyngaardChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Gracie Tweens (Girls)
Robyn TaylorChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Private Lesson with Dan
Daniel TaylorWomen Empowered
Robyn TaylorClass 11 - Hair Grab Defenses (Standing | Guard | Guard Pull | Hair Drag)
Whether you’re being attacked by a man or another woman, getting your hair grabbed can greatly reduce your mobility and leverage in a fight. In this lesson, we teach you how to defend against the most common hair grabs, whether standing or on the ground, starting with a Standing Armlock that turns their grab into your submission opportunity!
Hair Grab Defenses (Standing/Guard/Guard Pull/Hair Drag):
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Thursday
Bullyproof Bootcamp
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardBullyproof Bootcamp
Unshakeable Jiu-Jitsu Confidence:
By giving your child the non-violent Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to neutralise a physical attack, they will have the confidence to take a stand against bullies.
Verbal Self-Defence:
To ensure your child is ready to identify and overcome verbal harassment, we conduct a series of specific role-playing exercises each day of the camp.
Character Development:
Each day we chose a different topic, from discipline and health living to drug defence and abduction prevention, so your child is ready for life beyond the playground.
Fun & Fitness:
We play games throughout the entire week to give your child the fitness they need and the fun they want!
Mat Munchkins
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Little Champs
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Junior Grapplers
Robyn Taylor, Tristan Wyngaard, Earvin RosadaChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Master Cycle
Daniel TaylorGracie Combatives
Daniel TaylorClass 08 - Elevator Sweep - Guard | Rear Takedown
Elevator Sweep - Guard
If you can’t maintain the mount, use the guard to control your opponent. While trapped in your guard, an unskilled larger opponent may attempt to drive their weight forward onto your upper torso, in an attempt to immobilize your or submit you with their body weight. Little do they know, because they are inside your legs, their weight is distributed in such a way that it makes it quite easy to withstand the forward pressure. In fact, any time a larger opponent is driving all their weight forward from within your guard, there is a good chance that they are actually creating an opportunity for the Elevator Sweep. In this lesson you will learn two variations of the Elevator Sweep starting with the Standard Variation.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Rear Takedown
When you establish the clinch, your opponent’s arm may end up over your head. In some cases it happens inadvertently, in other cases it’s a deliberate attempt to catch you in a Guillotine Choke. Either way, any time your head ends up under your opponent’s arm, you can use it to transition into the Rear Clinch control position, from where you can set up the Rear Takedown. In this lesson you will learn how to transition from front to back of your opponent as well as how to take them down once you get there.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
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Friday
Bullyproof Bootcamp
Robyn Taylor, Tristan WyngaardBullyproof Bootcamp
Unshakeable Jiu-Jitsu Confidence:
By giving your child the non-violent Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Techniques to neutralise a physical attack, they will have the confidence to take a stand against bullies.
Verbal Self-Defence:
To ensure your child is ready to identify and overcome verbal harassment, we conduct a series of specific role-playing exercises each day of the camp.
Character Development:
Each day we chose a different topic, from discipline and health living to drug defence and abduction prevention, so your child is ready for life beyond the playground.
Fun & Fitness:
We play games throughout the entire week to give your child the fitness they need and the fun they want!
Gracie Combatives
Robyn Taylor, Gary TarantinoClass 03 - Positional Control - Mount | Body Fold Takedown
Positional Control (Mount)
The mount is the most dominant position in a fight because it enables you to win the fight in a variety of ways while depleting your opponent’s energy. You must understand, however, that as soon as you achieve the mount, your opponent will do everything in his power to get you off of them. In this lesson you will learn how to control and exhaust a larger stronger opponent from the mount. First, you will learn how to apply effective hip pressure, and then you will see how to neutralize the most common escape attempts you can expect from an untrained opponent in a real fight.
Click here to view lesson at gracieuniversity.com
Body Fold Takedown
Instead of exchanging punches with a larger opponent, we recommend that you establish the clinch and take them to the ground where you can exhaust and submit them. Once you establish the clinch, there is a good chance that they will get desperate and try to hit you in the face. In doing so, they will lean back and unknowingly create the perfect opportunity for the Body Fold Takedown.
Click here to view lesson at gracieuniversity.com
Black Belt Club
Tristan Wyngaard, Earvin RosadaChapter 2: Defenses
This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defense. We're dedicating our time to learning through action, with dynamic activities that enhance children's ability to protect themselves. The aim is to develop quick reflexes and the ability to respond effectively in various scenarios, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Our young participants will engage in exercises that boost their awareness and confidence, empowering them with the skills to stay safe without focusing on aggressive tactics.
Gracie Combatives
Donovan PlunkettClass 09 - Elbow Escape - Mount | Pull Guard
Elbow Escape - Mount
Any time you find yourself trapped underneath your opponent in the mount position you should aim to use the Trap and Roll Escape, since it will place you on top of the fight. If your opponent is too big, or the Trap and Roll is not possible, the Elbow Escape will serve as your emergency escape. First, you will learn the Standard Elbow Escape and then you’ll learn several variations to call on when the primary doesn’t work.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Pull Guard
In an ideal situation, you would be able to close the distance, establish the clinch, execute a takedown, achieve the mount and win the fight. Sometimes however, your opponent is expecting the clinch and is very resistant when you try to establish control of them. If you get into a clinch and you are unable to take your partner down because they are too strong or you lose control of their hips, you have two options: let go and try again or Pull Guard. If you let go, you risk getting knocked out when you try to reestablish the clinch. If you pull the opponent in your guard, you can neutralize the punches, exhaust their energy, and eventually win the fight in a variety of ways.
Click here to view lesson on gracieuniversity.com
Private Lesson with Dan
Daniel TaylorMaster Cycle
Daniel TaylorMaster Cycle
Daniel Taylor12
Saturday
Master Cycle
Robyn TaylorWomen Empowered
Robyn TaylorClass 12 - Weapon Defenses (Straight Armlock | Kimura Armlock)
Some sexual predators will use weapons to intimidate and control their victims. In this lesson, we address the psychological aspects of dealing with an assailant armed with a gun or knife, and then we teach you the most reliable techniques to use if your life is on the line and you MUST act.
Weapon Defenses (Straight Armlock/ Kimura Armlock):
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Gracie Combatives
Class 04 - Take the Back + R.N.C. - Mount | Clinch (Conservative Opponent)
Rear Naked Choke
Of all the techniques in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, the Rear Naked Choke has been responsible for more fight victories than all the rest combined. Based entirely on effective use of leverage, you can use this submission to defeat an opponent of any size. In this lesson, you will first learn the Basic Application of the choke, and then you will learn the Strong Side and Weak Side variations that can be used in a street fight.
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Clinch (Conservative Opponent)
The goal in a fight is to avoid getting knocked out, establish the clinch, and get the fight to the ground where we can neutralize the opponent with greater efficiency. The easiest time to do this is when your opponent commits to attacking you aggressively. For this reason, it is best to keep the distance and wait for their attack if at all possible. In the event that your opponent approaches you conservatively during the fight, and you would like to close the distance, you can use the “surprise entry” method to establish the clinch.
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Master Cycle
Kyle SaddingtonMaster Cycle Chapter: Back - Submission Counters
In our upcoming Master Cycle classes, we'll explore Back Mount Submission Counters, focusing on defensive strategies and counter-techniques. Gain proficiency in identifying and neutralizing submission attempts from the back mount to enhance your defensive skill set.
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Sunday
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