Week 13 at Gracie Barra Centennial – Humility on the Mats
Word of the Week: Humility
At Gracie Barra Centennial, humility is at the heart of Jiu-Jitsu. On the mats, it means recognizing that learning never stops—no matter your belt rank or experience level. Every student, from our Tiny Champions to our black belts, teaches us something. Off the mats, humility inspires us to listen more, respect others, and approach challenges with an open mind.
This week we encourage everyone to train with humility: celebrate progress without ego, learn from every roll, and always show gratitude for your teammates.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1
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Moves of the Week: Standing Strike, Guard Transitions, Sacrifice Throws
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Focus: Building confidence while learning how to move with control and respect.
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Talking Point: How staying humble helps us become better teammates.
Little Champions 2 & Juniors
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Self-Defense: Standing Rear Choke Escape 2
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Jiu-Jitsu Techniques: One-Hand Shoulder Throw, Guard Recovery from Turtle Bottom
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Specific Training: Guard Bottom
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Mindset Focus: Using humility to stay calm, learn from mistakes, and encourage others.
Adults GB1 (Fundamentals)
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Self-Defense: Blocking Punches from Closed Guard + Clinch + Triangle Choke
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Sit-Up Sweep & Kimura from Closed Guard
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GB1 Drill: Sit-Up Sweep + Knee-Elbow Escape
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Talking Point: The Mission of Gracie Barra and why humility is key to personal growth.
Adults GB2 (Advanced)
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Self-Defense: Distance Management from Closed Guard (Knee Shield, Upkick, Technical Lift)
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Spider Guard Control & Sweeps
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GB2 Drill: Spider Guard Control + Opponent Bullfighting/Posturing + Closed Guard
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Talking Point: Staying humble while exploring advanced strategies.
Why Humility Matters
Humility allows us to keep learning, stay coachable, and respect everyone we train with. By practicing humility, we create a safe, positive, and motivating space for every student.
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Together, let’s sharpen our Jiu-Jitsu, grow as a team, and live out the value of humility—on and off the mats.
