At Gracie Barra Centennial, we follow a structured training program that helps students of all levels build confidence, develop technical skills, and grow as martial artists. Week 2 focuses on side mount escapes, stand-up takedowns, and self-defense strategies that are essential for improving both offensive and defensive techniques.
This week, our 30-minute BJJ Focus Sessions will emphasize the O goshi (hip throw) takedown and a side mount submission sequence, providing students with valuable skills to enhance their overall control and effectiveness.
🗣 Word of the Week: Brotherhood
Jiu-Jitsu is more than just individual skill—it’s about the bond between training partners. Brotherhood in Jiu-Jitsu means:
➡️ Trusting your teammates to train safely and push you to improve
➡️ Supporting and encouraging each other in every class
➡️ Learning together, because progress comes from working as a team
This week, let’s focus on helping our partners grow and building a strong community on and off the mats.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1: Building Strong Foundations
📍 Focus Areas: Self-defense, takedowns, and guard control
Young students begin their journey by learning the importance of balance, movement, and defense:
✅ Self-Defense: Push defense and maintaining a strong base
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Outside hook takedown
✅ Ground Technique: Side control escape to recover guard
✅ Specific Training: Side mount transitions
These techniques help kids develop coordination and confidence, while reinforcing fun and safe training habits.
Little Champions 2: Advancing Stand-Up & Ground Control
📍 Focus Areas: Side mount escapes, break falls, and technical lifts
Students at this level build on their foundational skills with more advanced escapes and movement drills:
✅ Self-Defense: Push defense, break falls, and technical lifts
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Outside hook takedown
✅ Ground Technique: Instructor’s choice of escapes from side mount
✅ Specific Training: Refining control and movement
These lessons ensure that students can stay safe, recover position, and control their opponent effectively.
Adult Fundamentals (GB1): A Strong Foundation for Beginners
📍 Focus Areas: Headlock escapes, side control recovery, and sport Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals
New students focus on key movements that help them stay safe and control their opponent:
✅ Self-Defense: Escaping from standing headlocks
✅ Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Recovering from side mount
✅ GB1 Drill: Establishing strong side mount control
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The Red Shield—embracing Gracie Barra values
By drilling these techniques, students gain confidence in real-life situations and on the mats.
Adult All Levels (GB2): Sharpening High-Level Techniques
📍 Focus Areas: Hip throws, hand throws, and advanced side mount escapes
Advanced students refine their techniques with a focus on effective transitions and positional dominance:
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Hip throws and hand throws
✅ Ground Technique: Side mount escapes and submissions
✅ Specific Training: Pressure control and maintaining dominant positions
These drills help students enhance their ability to control and finish an opponent, improving both competition and self-defense skills.
Why Train at Gracie Barra Centennial?
Our structured curriculum ensures steady progress for students at every level. Whether you’re starting as a Tiny Champion or refining your game in the GB2 Advanced program, our team is dedicated to your growth and success.
💪 Join us on the mats and experience the Gracie Barra difference!
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🔗 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!
