At Gracie Barra Centennial, respect is at the heart of everything we teach. It’s more than just bowing before you step on the mats—it’s about honoring your training partners, yourself, and the art of Jiu-Jitsu.
Word of the Week: Respect
Respect in Jiu-Jitsu means:
✅ Trusting your training partners
✅ Valuing everyone’s learning journey
✅ Practicing humility whether you win or lose
✅ Showing gratitude for the opportunity to train
Respect creates a safe, positive environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1: Mastering Guard Top Skills
📍 Focus Areas: Guard passing, balance, and pressure
✅ Self-Defense: Jab + straight punch
✅ Ground Technique: Bullfighter guard pass
✅ Specific Training: Guard top control and passing
Our youngest students work on strong posture, safe guard openings, and confident movement from the top.
Little Champions 2: Control Through Passing
📍 Focus Areas: Timing entries, balance, and guard passing
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Foot sweep
✅ Ground Technique: Bullfighter guard pass
✅ Specific Training: Pressure passing and maintaining top position
Drills teach students how to stay calm and balanced while moving past their opponent’s legs.
Adult Fundamentals (GB1): Passing & Finishing
📍 Focus Areas: Guard passing with pressure, smooth transitions
✅ Self-Defense: Blocking the hook punch + hip throw + straight armbar
✅ Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Passing from knees with two hands on the belt + knee slide guard pass
✅ GB1 Drill: Open guard → pass guard → transition to mount → armbar
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The GB Legacy
This week we connect defensive movement with immediate counterattacks.
Adult All Levels (GB2): Leg Grabs and Top Control
📍 Focus Areas: Leg grabs, pressure guard passing
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Leg grabs (stand-up and self-defense focus)
✅ Ground Technique: Guard top control and passing
✅ Specific Training: Chaining guard passes for control and submissions
Students work on efficient entries, guard passes, and top submissions.
Tuesday at 6 PM – Women’s Self-Defense Class
This week’s focus: ✨ Blocking the hook punch
✨ Executing a hip throw
✨ Finishing with an armbar from mount
No experience necessary! Build your skills, confidence, and strength in a supportive environment.
BJJ Focus Sessions (30 min)
🎯 Leg grabs (setups and finishes)
🎯 Bullfighter guard passes
Perfect for sharpening details and getting those extra reps!
Train With Respect. Grow With Confidence.
Whether you’re practicing your first jab escape or refining your open guard pass, remember that respect for yourself and your training partners is what makes progress possible.
📅 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!
💪 See you on the mats—let’s train hard and grow together! Oss!
See you on the mats. OSS!
