Empowering Self-Defense: Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners

This chapter discusses the development of the Gracie Combatives program designed to teach essential jiu-jitsu techniques to beginners, particularly focusing on U.S. Army Rangers. It emphasizes the need for a structured curriculum that prepares individuals for self-defense through gradual training, while addressing the challenges faced by newcomers in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The speakers highlight the importance of creating a safe learning environment and empowering participants, especially women and children, to assert their boundaries confidently.