Phone
(310) 893 - 0400
Located At
2440 W Carson St , Torrance, California 90501
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
By booking, you agree to receive SMS, email, and/or phone communications about your appointment—including reminders, follow-ups, and marketing messages—and we never sell your information.
Why women love the Women Empowered program:
Years of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Square Foot Facility
Locations Arounds the World
Want to try a class? Click the “Book” button on a specific session below to schedule a free introductory lesson!
Note: No experience necessary for any of the numbered beginner classes below.
Not finding a class time that fits your schedule? We offer private training options in addition to group classes! Click here to contact us to discuss scheduling a private lesson with one of our expert instructors.
How Women Empowered guides you from day one to total confidence:
Step 1: Learn to Protect Yourself
Start with simple, practical techniques designed to stop the most common threats — no experience needed.
Step 2: Build Strength & Trust Your Instincts
Grow physically and mentally through drills that sharpen your awareness, reactions, and boundary-setting skills.
Step 3: Earn Your Pink Belt & Keep Growing
Complete the course with the skills, confidence, and recognition (pink belt) that show just how far you’ve come.
Eve Gracie
Victoria Gracie
Bobbie Timario
Rener Gracie
Sam Fernandez
Zac Cunningham
At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Torrance, Women Empowered gives women of all ages and fitness levels a safe, proven way to take charge of their personal safety — and so much more:
You want to feel safer and more prepared
Learn proven techniques to protect yourself and handle the most common real-world threats.
You’d love a strong, supportive community of women
Train alongside other women in a positive space that builds trust, encouragement, and friendships.
Start with zero pressure — our program is designed to meet you exactly where you are and grow your skills step by step.
Have questions about getting started? You’re not alone. Here are answers to the most common questions women ask when joining Women Empowered — so you can step onto the mat with total confidence.
Women Empowered is based on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu — a proven, leverage-based martial arts program designed to help smaller individuals effectively defend against larger opponents. The curriculum focuses on the most common types of attacks women may face.
Definitely. Women Empowered women’s self-defense classes are designed to give you practical tools and awareness so you can move through the world with more confidence, whether you’re walking to your car at night or traveling solo.
Absolutely. This program meets you exactly where you are — no matter your current fitness level. You’ll build strength, coordination, and skill step by step, supported by instructors and classmates who want to see you grow.
Both. Women Empowered focuses heavily on boundary-setting, verbal assertiveness, and recognizing red flags early — so you’re prepared to defuse situations long before they escalate.
Yes! Many women feel more comfortable starting alongside someone they trust. We love welcoming sisters, best friends, mothers and daughters — anyone who wants to learn together.
Our official beginner curriculum for adults. Gracie Combatives teaches the 36 most essential self-defense techniques—designed to protect you from real-world threats in a safe, cooperative, and fun environment. No experience necessary.
A confidence-building program for kids ages 3–15. Through fun, age-appropriate instruction, your child will learn how to neutralize bullies—verbally and physically—without resorting to violence. Empowering, structured, and always safe.
Self-defense designed by women, for women. This program teaches techniques to deter and defend against common threats—while building confidence, boundary-setting skills, and physical readiness in a supportive environment.
The advanced path for dedicated practitioners. Master Cycle is our black belt program—offering in-depth strategy, sparring, and the art of jiu-jitsu at its highest level. Perfect for students beyond white belt who are ready for lifelong mastery.
Our official beginner curriculum for adults. Gracie Combatives teaches the 36 most essential self-defense techniques—designed specifically to protect you from real-world threats in a safe, cooperative, and fun environment. No experience necessary.
A confidence-building program for kids ages 3–15. Through fun, age-appropriate instruction, your child will learn how to neutralize bullies—verbally and physically—without resorting to violence. Empowering, structured, and always safe.
Self-defense designed by women, for women. This program teaches practical techniques to deter and defend against common threats—while building confidence, boundary-setting skills, and physical readiness in a supportive environment.
The advanced path for dedicated practitioners. Master Cycle offers in-depth strategy, sparring, and the art of jiu-jitsu at its highest level. Perfect for students beyond white belt who are ready for lifelong mastery.
Discover our Women Empowered community with a risk-free 10-day trial. Build confidence, learn real self-defense, and maybe even surprise yourself!
By booking, you agree to receive SMS, email, and/or phone communications about your appointment—including reminders, follow-ups, and marketing messages—and we never sell your information.
Phone
(310) 893 - 0400
Located At
2440 W Carson St , Torrance, California 90501
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
