Kids Program
Ages 3-15
We're not building fighters. We're building good human beings.
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Most People Get
Jiu-Jitsu Wrong.
It’s not what you think. It’s better.
When people hear Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they think fighting. They think it’s for athletes, for tough guys, for people who grew up doing this. I thought the same thing before I started, and I was wrong.
Jiu-jitsu is the most honest thing I’ve ever done. The mat doesn’t care about your job title, your age, or what you looked like in high school. You either know the technique or you don’t. You either showed up this week or you didn’t. And every time you fail which you will, constantly, you have a choice about who you’re going to be.
That’s not just training. That’s the kind of challenge most of us stopped giving ourselves a long time ago. This is how you get it back.
It actually changes your brain.
Consistent training rewires how you handle stress, failure, and pressure on and off the mat.
Technique beats size.
Jiu-jitsu was designed so that a smaller person can control a larger one. Skill is the great equalizer.
Humility is the practice.
You can’t fake your way through a roll. The mat strips the ego and builds something better in its place.
Programs
Find Your Path
Structured programs designed for every age and skill level
Adults Program
Ages 16+
Clear your head. Challenge your body. Find your people.
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Women's Program
Ages 16+
Come in unsure. Leave confident.
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What Your First Class Looks Like
Four simple steps from walking in to walking out better
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Show Up
No experience needed
2
Learn the Basics
Simple, clear instruction
3
Train Safely
With guidance every step
4
Leave Better
Than you came
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What Makes This Different
Community
You're not just another member here. We know your name, your goals, and what you're working toward.
Curriculum
Every class builds on the last, with a clear path from day one to black belt.
People
Coaches and training partners who care about progress, safety, and the person behind the belt.
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From the Mat
Stories, updates, events, and training notes from the academy
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Week 7: Guard Top Self Defense and Perseverance
Week 7: Guard Top Self Defense and Perseverance October 12, 2026 This week we are back on top of the guard, and…
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Women’s Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Centennial: Make Time for Yourself
Self-care is an act of strength. Sometimes, it means setting aside time to move, challenge yourself, and try something new. At Gracie…
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Week 6 at GB Centennial: Back and Turtle, The Jiu-Jitsu of Gracie Barra, and Kindness
October 5, 2026 This week we move to the most dominant position in jiu-jitsu and the one nobody wants to be stuck…
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Everyone Starts at the Foundation. Even the Ones Who Started Before.
There are two kinds of people who read a post like this. The first has never stepped on a mat. You've thought…
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Stories from students and families.
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Awesome people, atmosphere, and facility. Couldn’t have picked a better place for my little to begin his BJJ journey.
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Nam Trinh
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Both of our young girls joined GB Centennial a couple months ago. Coach Junior and the entire staff have been great! Highly recommend for anyone who h…
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My 11yo daughter had a trial class yesterday and I'm really impressed with the team at Gracie Barra Centennial. My experience was great all around. La…
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We love Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra. The professors/coaches have all been wonderful to my kids. Jiu jitsu has really built up their confidence and indep…
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We take our 2 sons here and the classes are amazing. They really know how to make it fun and keep kids engaged. Great teachers, staff, and couldn't be…
I Started at 39.
I Earned My Black Belt at 47.
"The goal is simple. Be better than yesterday."
Gracie Barra is more than a martial arts school. It's a community built on the values of brotherhood, integrity, and personal development.
In Centennial, we've created a space where people come not just to learn technique, but to grow as individuals – building confidence, discipline, and lasting friendships.