At Gracie Barra Centennial, every week we anchor our training around a Word of the Week — a single value that shapes how we move, how we partner up, and how we live. For Week 15, that word is integrity. Whether you train with us from Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Parker, or Englewood, integrity isn’t a slogan we paint on a wall. It’s the standard we hold each other to every time we step on the mats at our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Centennial, Colorado.
This post covers what integrity means in our training, the Week 15 curriculum, upcoming events you should have on your calendar, and how to get started with a free intro class.
Ready to try a class? Book your free intro at Gracie Barra Centennial — open to adults, kids, and families across the south Denver metro.
What Integrity Means at Gracie Barra Centennial
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, integrity shows up in small moments that add up to the kind of student — and the kind of person — you become. It looks like:
- Being honest in your training and tapping early when a submission is locked in
- Taking responsibility for your actions, on the mats and off
- Staying committed to doing your best when class is hard, when you’re tired, and when you’d rather quit
- Being a good training partner — one who works with their teammate, not against them
- Following instructions from your professor and coaches even when no one is checking
This ties directly into our Better Than Yesterday philosophy. We’re not chasing perfect. We’re chasing one step forward, taken honestly. Integrity is what makes that progress real. At Gracie Barra Centennial, we believe integrity builds trust, strong character, and long-term success — in Jiu-Jitsu and in life.
Week 15 Curriculum
This week our students are working on three core areas:
- Ground strikes — understanding how striking changes the game on the ground, and how Jiu-Jitsu controls and neutralizes it
- Leg grabs — takedown defense and offense from leg attacks
- Guard positions and control — building a strong, intelligent guard that gives you options against any opponent
These techniques are taught through the Gracie Barra Curriculum, the same structured system used at over 900 Gracie Barra schools worldwide. Students at our Centennial location train the same proven progression that has produced world champions and lifelong practitioners for decades.
Kids Friends & Family Class — Saturday, May 9
We’re inviting every kid student to bring a friend or family member onto the mats with them on May 9 for a fun, beginner-friendly class.
- Open to all experience levels
- No prior training needed
- A great way to introduce someone to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
If you’ve been telling a friend in Parker, Lone Tree, or Highlands Ranch that they should give Jiu-Jitsu a try, this is the class to bring them to. We encourage every kids student to bring someone with them. Reservere your class on Zenplanner – Open to Everyone
Competition Training Classes — Saturdays in May
Our Competition Training Classes continue every Saturday this month for students preparing for upcoming tournaments.
Saturdays: May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 Class Times:
- Kids: 8:00 AM
- Adults: 11:30 AM
These sessions focus on competition strategy, conditioning, and situational training — the elements that separate students who place from students who don’t.
Cost: $125 for all four classes, which includes a 30-minute private lesson with Professor Robert.
This is open to GB Centennial students preparing for any of the events listed below.
Upcoming Tournaments for Centennial-Area Competitors
If you’re competing this spring or summer, mark these dates:
CompNet Tournament — May 30, 2026 Sign up this week. Click Here. CompNet is the in-house Gracie Barra tournament series and is one of the friendliest first-tournament environments in the sport.
NAGA Colorado Springs Championship — May 16, 2026 A major regional tournament right here in Colorado. Excellent option for first-time competitors.
Tap Cancer Out — BJJ Open (Colorado) — June 13, 2026 A charity tournament where every competitor’s registration helps fund cancer research. One of the best events on the Colorado Jiu-Jitsu calendar.
If you’re thinking about competing for the first time, talk to your professor or coach. Competition is one of the fastest ways to grow — and it’s a powerful test of the integrity we’re talking about this week.
Kids Summer Camp — June 15 to June 19
Our Kids Summer Camp runs June 15 through June 19, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day. It’s a fun, structured way for kids to stay active, build confidence, and develop discipline through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, games, and team-building.
Pricing — Full Week:
- First child: $200
- Second child: $180
- Third child: FREE
Pricing — Daily:
- First child: $50/day
- Second child: $40/day
- Third child: FREE
Sign-Up Here! Spots are limited and they fill quickly each year, especially for families coming in from Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker. Early sign-ups are strongly encouraged.
Programs at Gracie Barra Centennial
Whether you’re brand new or returning to training, we have a program for you:
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — age-appropriate classes that build confidence, focus, and respect
- Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Fundamentals, Advanced, and No-Gi classes for every level
- Women’s Program — a focused training environment led by experienced female instructors
- Family Training — train alongside your kids and build something together that lasts
To learn more about which class is the right fit, book a free intro and we’ll walk you through it in person.
Serving Centennial and the South Denver Metro
Gracie Barra Centennial is one of the most established Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in south Denver, and we’re proud to serve students from across the area:
- Centennial
- Highlands Ranch
- Lone Tree
- Littleton
- Greenwood Village
- Parker
- Englewood
- Cherry Hills Village
- Foxfield
If you’ve been searching for “BJJ near me” or “martial arts in Centennial Colorado,” our school is built to serve you — and we’re a short drive from every community in the south metro.
Start With a Free Intro Class
The hardest part of starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is walking through the door for the first time. We make that part easy.
Book your free intro class at Gracie Barra Centennial →
You’ll get a one-on-one introduction to Jiu-Jitsu with one of our instructors, a chance to ask questions, and a clear sense of whether GB Centennial is the right fit for you or your child. No pressure. No obligation.
Or call us directly: 720-541-8515
See you on the mats.
— The Gracie Barra Centennial Team
