Gracie Breakdown

Poor control often results in unnecessary escalation of force, and in some cases it turns a non-lethal event into a lethal one. Washington DC Metro Police Sergeant Kiel Tilley speaks to some of the tactical deficiencies of conventional prone restraint and shares his thoughts after his first exposure to the SafeWrap System. If your agency isn’t teaching SafeWrap, you’re falling behind. SafeWrap instructor certification is now included in all Gracie Survival Tactics Level 2 Courses. For a list of upcoming instructor courses, visit https://www.GracieSurvivalTactics.com

There are only two safe distances in a fight: all the way in or all the way out. Ladies, Join us at our FREE 2.5-hour Women’s Self-defense Seminar on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Torrance, California! The skills you learn will change how you think about self-defense. This fun, hands-on workshop is the perfect introduction to jiu-jitsu for women. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No experience necessary. Visit https://www.GracieGirls.com to register.

Ladies! Join us at our FREE 2.5-hour Women’s Self-defense Seminar on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Torrance, California! The skills you learn will change EVERYTHING regarding how you think about self-defense. This safe and fun workshop is the perfect introduction to jiu-jitsu for women with no previous experience. Ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Bring a friend (or two) if you’d like. For those who don’t live in Southern California, visit https://www.GracieGirls.com to find a free seminar location near you!

Suspect refused to leave IHOP when asked. Police officers arrive to take him into custody, he resists, SafeWrap deployed, situation handled. No serious injuries reported. Hope is a function of progress. The SafeWrap System allows for such immediate and effective control that suspects stop fighting much sooner than with conventional restraint methods. SafeWrap is proprietary restraint system and does require a license for institutional use. The license is free for law enforcement agencies and can only be obtained upon completion of the SafeWrap instructor certification. SafeWrap certification can be completed in a standalone 2-day course, and is also included in all Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) Level 2 courses. SafeWrap is being used in healthcare, for both clinical and security staff, in some of the largest hospitals in the U.S., including the University of California Health System. For upcoming courses, including our first-ever instructor course in Europe, visit http://www.SafeWrapSystem.com.

In 2021, Charlee Funes was violently attacked in middle school. We tracked her down and trained her in the Gracie Bullyproof program for one summer at our Certified Training Center Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elgin. Here she is 5 YEARS later about to graduate high school! 🥹 A little jiu-jitsu at the right time can completely change the course of someone’s life. If your child is struggling with confidence, bullies or boundary setting, send them to the Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp at our headquarters in Torrance, California, or at one of many certified camp locations worldwide. Learn more and register today at https://www.BullyproofSummerCamp.com