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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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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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Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals at Gracie Barra Centennial: The Smartest Way to Start Jiu-Jitsu
Most people who want to try jiu-jitsu never walk through the door. It isn’t lack of interest. It’s fear. Fear of getting hurt. Fear…
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Week 3 on the Mats: Guard Top & Focus
September 14, 2026 Week 3 flips the position we have been working from the bottom two weeks running. This week’s talking point is “The…
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Week 2 on the Mats: Side Mount & Discipline
September 7, 2026 Week 2 of our curriculum cycle brings a shift in position and a new word to build the week around. This…
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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…
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Week 9 at Gracie Barra Centennial: Better Together
One of the first things people notice when they visit Gracie Barra Centennial isn’t the techniques being taught. It’s the atmosphere. Students help each…
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Gracie Barra Centennial Week 7 Update | Perseverance, Leg Grabs & Guard Passing
Welcome to Week 7 at Gracie Barra Centennial! Every week is another opportunity to grow stronger, build confidence, and become better than yesterday. This…
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Teamwork
The Power of Teamwork in Jiu-Jitsu Teamwork is often associated with traditional team sports like soccer, basketball, or football. At first glance, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu…