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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 we are…
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Toddler Jiu-Jitsu Is Coming to Gracie Barra Centennial
Big steps start early. We’re excited to introduce something new at Gracie Barra Centennial: Toddler Jiu-Jitsu, a parent-and-child program for ages 18 months to…
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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 Barra Centennial,…
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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 in: Back…
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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 about it…
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GB3 Advanced Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra Centennial
Advanced Training for Blue Belts and Above Earning your Blue Belt is a major milestone in Jiu-Jitsu, but it also marks the beginning of…
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Week 5 at GB Centennial: Guard Bottom, The GB Method, and Responsibility
September 28, 2026 Four weeks ago we opened this cycle on Guard Bottom. This week we are right back there, and that is not…
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Pedro Marinho Seminar & Black Belt Ceremony at Gracie Barra Centennial
October 3 will be a special day at Gracie Barra Centennial. We are excited to welcome Pedro Marinho to our School for an exclusive…
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Four Months. Four Stripes. Here Is Why That Structure Actually Works.
Most parents don’t hesitate on Jiu Jitsu because they doubt it’s good for their kid. They hesitate because signing up usually means a long…
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You’ve Thought About Starting BJJ For Years. Here Is What Was Actually Stopping You.
It’s rarely the time. It’s rarely even the money. For most adults who never walk through the door, it’s one specific image. Getting thrown…