At Gracie Barra Centennial, Jiu-Jitsu is more than self-defense—it’s about showing up for others. In Week 16, we’re sharpening escapes from mount and knee-on-belly positions while embracing the mindset of service: giving our best effort for ourselves and our teammates.
🗣 Word of the Week: SERVICE
In Jiu-Jitsu, service shows up in small but powerful ways:
✅ Offering a hand to help someone up
✅ Being a reliable training partner
✅ Training with focus and intention
✅ Supporting others in their progress
When we serve our team, we all rise together—on and off the mats.
🥋 Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1
📍 Focus: Mount escapes + learning to fall safely
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Self-Defense: Front break fall → rocking chair → technical lift
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Ground Technique: Mount escape to recover guard
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Specific Training: Mount or knee on belly
Kids gain confidence escaping from tough spots and transitioning to safer positions.
🥋 Little Champions 2
📍 Focus: Explosive takedowns + mount escapes
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Stand-Up: Double leg takedown with grips
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Ground Technique: Instructor’s choice – mount/knee on belly escapes
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Specific Training: Mount or knee on belly
Students refine takedowns and focus on transitioning out of pressure with purpose.
🥋 Adults Fundamentals (GB1)
📍 Focus: Recovering guard + controlling transitions
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Self-Defense: Rear bear hug escape under the arm → hook the leg → outside takedown
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu:
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Mount escape using bridge
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Elbow escape + guard recovery
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GB1 Drill: Open guard → pass → mount → elbow escape to guard
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GB1 Talking Point: The GB Attendance Card
This week highlights defensive awareness and staying calm under pressure.
🥋 Adults All Levels (GB2)
📍 Focus: Countering pressure with technical escapes
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Self-Defense: Rear bear hug over the arms → leg hook → leg lock
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Sport Jiu-Jitsu:
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Mount escape → take the back
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Knee-on-belly escape → transition to open guard
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GB1 Drill: Guard pass → knee on belly → escape to open guard
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GB1 Talking Point: The GB Attendance Card
Advanced students will chain escapes and counters into smooth transitions.
🎯 BJJ Focus Sessions (30 mins)
This week we’re locking in:
✔️ Foot throws
✔️ Escaping mount and knee on belly
Drill, refine, and reinforce core escapes with focused reps.
💪 Women’s Self-Defense – Tuesday @ 6 PM
What we’re covering:
✨ Rear bear hug escape (over the arms)
✨ Leg hook to takedown
✨ Leg lock finish + mount escape
No experience needed. Supportive environment, empowering skills.
Let’s lead through service—by helping our teammates grow, supporting each other’s journey, and putting in the work every class.
👊 See you on the mats!
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