Welcome to Week 1 of the Gracie Barra curriculum cycle! At Gracie Barra Centennial, we believe every restart is a chance to improve. Whether you’re returning to basics or taking your first steps in Jiu-Jitsu, this week we’re emphasizing sharp technique, strong fundamentals, and mutual respect on and off the mats.
🗣 Word of the Week: RESPECT
In Jiu-Jitsu, respect is essential—from bowing before you roll to giving your training partners your best effort.
We teach our students to:
✅ Respect their teammates and coaches
✅ Respect their own learning pace
✅ Respect the art and values of Jiu-Jitsu
Respect builds trust, humility, and long-term growth.
🥋 Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1
📍 Focus: Safety & Guard Control
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Self-Defense: Body language, distance management, and verbal commands
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Ground Technique: Locking feet + collar control from guard
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Specific Training: Guard bottom
These young students learn how to set physical boundaries and stay calm under pressure.
🥋 Little Champions 2
📍 Focus: Guard attacks and balance drills
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Self-Defense: Body language + verbal commands
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Stand-Up: Judo grips + 4-way off-balancing drill
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Ground Technique: Sweeps + submissions from guard
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Specific Training: Guard bottom
We’re building reflexes, awareness, and confidence on the ground.
🥋 Adults Fundamentals (GB1)
📍 Focus: Closed guard transitions and sweeps
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Self-Defense: Escape side mount with punches → recover guard → technical lift
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu:
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Pulling to closed guard
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Scissor sweep
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GB1 Drill: Pull to closed guard → scissor sweep
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GB1 Talking Point: Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone
A solid guard gives you the power to defend and attack intelligently.
🥋 Adults All Levels (GB2)
📍 Focus: Advanced guard work & sacrifice throws
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Stand-Up Technique: Transitions to guard or sacrifice throws
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Ground Technique: Guard bottom (sweeps/submissions)
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Specific Training: Guard chaining
You’ll refine how to bait, trap, and counter from bottom positions.
🎯 BJJ Focus Sessions (30 mins)
This week’s extra training targets:
✔️ Sacrifice throws
✔️ Submissions and sweeps from bottom guard
Get more reps and gain deeper understanding through short, focused work.
🌸 Women’s Self-Defense – Tuesday @ 6 PM
This week we’re covering:
✨ Escaping mount with punches
✨ Bridge and recover posture from closed guard
✨ Sweeps from bottom guard
No experience needed—just bring your determination! Every woman is welcome.
New cycle. New goals. Same commitment to excellence.
Let’s train with intention, respect, and heart. See you on the mats!
📅 Remember to reserve your classes on ZenPlanner App or ZenPlanner website.
🔗 Sign up for a free trial class today! Check out our schedule here and give us a call at 720-541-8515 or email us at info@gbcentennial.com!
