Week 2 at Gracie Barra Centennial — The Power of Discipline
Word of the Week: Discipline
At Gracie Barra Centennial, we believe discipline is the foundation of progress. It’s what keeps us showing up, improving, and reaching our goals — even when it’s challenging. Discipline means staying committed to the process, respecting your training partners, and trusting that consistent effort will bring lasting results.
Key Value: The Power of Discipline
In Jiu-Jitsu, discipline shows up in many ways — from tying your belt neatly, to bowing before stepping on the mat, to drilling a move until it becomes second nature. It teaches patience, builds self-control, and transforms effort into confidence. Every student, from our Tiny Champs to our advanced adults, learns that discipline is the bridge between where you are now and where you want to be.
This Week’s Curriculum
Tiny Champions (Ages 3–4)
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Self-Defense: Push defense and keeping the base
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Ground Technique: Side control
Focus: Learning balance, coordination, and body awareness while reinforcing the habit of listening to the instructor and staying focused during class.
Little Champions 1 (Ages 5–7)
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Self-Defense: Push defense and keeping the base
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Ground Technique: Side control escape and recovering the guard
Focus: Building discipline through teamwork, attention, and effort. Students will learn how to stay calm and use technique over strength.
Little Champions 2 (Ages 8–12)
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Self-Defense: Push defense, break fall, pedal kicks, technical lift, and ready stance
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Ground Technique: Side control — Instructor’s choice of escapes
Focus: Applying discipline through control, focus, and clean execution of movement under pressure.
GB1 (Adults Fundamentals)
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Self-Defense: Escape from side standing headlocks
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Techniques: Rear takedown, technical mount, and armbar
Focus: Building consistent habits through positional awareness and efficient transitions, showing how discipline directly improves your technique and timing.
GB2 (Adults Advanced)
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Throws: Hip throws or hand throws
Focus: Refining control and precision in advanced throwing mechanics while maintaining balance, posture, and patience — hallmarks of disciplined training.
Announcements
🥋 Bring a Buddy Month — Invite your friends to try 2 weeks FREE!
If they sign up, you’ll both earn a $50 gift card, and the student who brings the most buddies wins a GB Kit (GBC water bottle + sticker)!
🎃 Kids Halloween Party — Oct 29 at 5:00pm!
All ages welcome! Costumes, games, and treats. No kids classes that day. RSVP in ZenPlanner!
Motivational Closing
Discipline isn’t just about training harder — it’s about training smarter, staying consistent, and becoming a little better every day. Keep showing up, trust the process, and let your effort lead the way.
Book your classes in ZenPlanner or invite a friend for a free trial at
👉 https://gbcentennial.com/schedule/
