At Gracie Barra Centennial, Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about self-defense or competition—it’s about enjoying the process. From every drill to every roll, learning is most powerful when it’s fun!
Word of the Week: FUN
Fun is the fuel that keeps students engaged, motivated, and coming back for more. When we enjoy what we do, we:
✅ Learn faster and retain more
✅ Build stronger bonds with teammates
✅ Push ourselves through tough moments
✅ Stay consistent and committed
From our Tiny Champions to our advanced adult students, fun is the secret to long-term progress.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1: Guard Fundamentals
📍 Focus Areas: Recovering guard from turtle + essential escapes
✅ Self-Defense: Standing rear choke escape 2
✅ Ground Technique: Recovering guard from turtle bottom
✅ Specific Training: Guard retention and transitions
Little Champions 2: Sweeps & Shoulder Throws
📍 Focus Areas: Movement, balance, and submissions from bottom
✅ Stand-Up Technique: One hand shoulder throw
✅ Ground Technique: Sweeps & submissions from instructor’s choice
✅ Specific Training: Open guard attacks
Adult Fundamentals (GB1): Triangle Setups from Guard
📍 Focus Areas: Guard strikes + triangle finish
✅ Self-Defense: Punch defense → clinch → triangle choke
✅ Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Sit-up sweep + Kimura from closed guard
✅ GB1 Drill: Sit-up sweep → knee-elbow escape
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The Mission of Gracie Barra
Adult All Levels (GB2): Spider Guard Mastery
📍 Focus Areas: Guard control and chaining sweeps
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Sacrifice throws and guard transitions
✅ Ground Technique: Spider guard control + bullfighter counters
✅ Specific Training: Guard bottom flow drills
✅ GB1 Drill: Spider control + sweep + close guard
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The Mission of Gracie Barra
Tuesday at 6 PM – FREE Women’s Self-Defense Class
This week we’re focused on:
✨ Blocking punches from closed guard
✨ Securing the clinch
✨ Finishing with a triangle choke
No experience needed—just come ready to learn and have fun in a welcoming space.
BJJ Focus Sessions (30 minutes)
🎯 Sacrifice throw setups
🎯 Open guard sweeps and submissions
Perfect for all levels. Refine your technique and stay sharp mid-week.
Let’s have fun while getting better—together.
📅 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. OSS!
