Homeschool with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Build Confidence, Learn Self-Defense, Get Homeschool Credit

Make Jiu-Jitsu part of your homeschool education

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schertz is here to help you round out your child's homeschool education. We use Gracie University's established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu courses to create a set of well-rounded PE courses for all ages. 

Upon starting the homeschool program, we will provide a syllabus, access to all of the online Gracie University video content, and a tracking sheet so you can see what they will learn and keep accountability for their supplemental study and practice time at home!

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See what makes our school different

Watch our official school introduction and get to know the training environment at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schertz, a Gracie University Certified Training Center.

Your homeschool student learns alongside other students in welcoming, age-appropriate classes. This allows them to grow their social circles and interact with a diverse set of their peers, while building confidence and learning to keep themselves safe away from home.

Young student practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with an instructor in Schertz

Real physical education. Valuable life skills.

Students develop balance, coordination, strength, body awareness, perseverance, and the ability to work with training partners. They also build confidence while learning practical, responsible self-defense.

Our existing evening and Saturday classes provide homeschool families with a structured activity that can complement their education plans.

Find the right class for your homeschool student

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Little Champs — Ages 5–7

A playful introduction to movement, coordination, balance, listening, teamwork, and foundational self-defense through the Gracie Bullyproof curriculum.

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Jr. Grapplers — Ages 7–12

Students develop technical skills, fitness, problem-solving, respect, and confidence through engaging partner exercises and self-defense activities.

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Gracie Combatives — Ages 13+, Boys & Girls

Our structured beginner program teaches practical self-defense, technical skills, physical conditioning, and body awareness. It is an option for homeschool high-school students of either gender, with a parent-directed half-credit PE documentation framework available.

Women Empowered — Ages 13+, Girls Only

Teen girls can also choose our women-only personal safety and self-defense program, covering awareness, boundary-setting, confidence, physical skills, and responsible responses to threats.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor recognizing a student's belt progression

A syllabus and tracking sheets from the start

When your student begins training, we can provide a homeschool PE syllabus and activity tracking sheets to help you maintain educational records. These resources support attendance, instructional learning, home practice, and progress assessment.

For eligible high-school students, ask about our half-credit PE course framework. Parents determine homeschool credit and acceptance of credit by other institutions is not guaranteed.

Gracie University online instructional video learning

Keep learning at home with Gracie University

Students can supplement live instruction with online Gracie University videos for their program. Reviewing techniques helps reinforce class lessons and supports independent study between sessions.

Families can record instructional video review separately from physically active practice on their PE activity sheets.

Character Development Is Part of the Curriculum

Our Gracie Bullyproof instruction emphasizes respect, responsibility, confidence, assertive communication, and avoiding unnecessary violence. These skills complement the fitness and movement goals of physical education.

Watch how Gracie Bullyproof incorporates character development into martial arts training.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family-friendly training

Family discounts make training together easier

We offer family membership discounts for siblings and other eligible family members who train with us. With classes for children, teens, and adults, your household can make Jiu-Jitsu part of its shared routine.

Ask about your family's options when you schedule an introductory visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are homeschool students in separate classes?

No. Homeschool students join our regularly scheduled classes alongside other students. This gives them opportunities to make friends, develop social skills, and build confidence while following the same Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum.

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Can training count toward homeschool PE?

Yes. Parents can incorporate Jiu-Jitsu training into their homeschool physical education plans. We provide syllabi and activity tracking resources to help document participation, practice, and progress. Parents determine homeschool credit, and our program has been accepted at accredited online high school programs in the past.

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Do you offer daytime homeschool classes?

Our homeschool students currently participate in our existing evening and Saturday classes. We do not currently offer a separate daytime homeschool-only schedule.

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Can high-school students participate?

Absolutely! Students ages 13 and older can participate in Gracie Combatives, and teen girls can also choose Women Empowered. We offer a parent-directed half-credit PE documentation framework that accredited online high schools have accepted in the past. Families should confirm credit requirements with their homeschool program or receiving institution.

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Are online instructional videos available?

Yes. Gracie University provides instructional videos that students can use to review techniques and reinforce their learning outside of class. Video review and physical practice can be documented separately in their activity logs.

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Do you offer family membership discounts?

Yes! We offer family membership discounts for siblings and other eligible family members. With programs for children, teens, and adults, multiple members of your family can enjoy learning Jiu-Jitsu together.

Make Jiu-Jitsu part of your homeschool PE plan

Tell us your student's age and whether you're interested in Little Champs, Jr. Grapplers, Gracie Combatives, or Women Empowered. We'll help you identify an appropriate introductory class and explain the homeschool documentation and family discounts.

Ready to visit? Contact Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Schertz to arrange an introductory class.