At Gracie Barra Centennial, we know that discipline is the foundation of progress in Jiu-Jitsu and beyond. Whether it’s drilling escapes, improving control, or building mental resilience, consistent effort leads to mastery.
This week, our students will focus on:
🔥 Foot throw setups & escaping mount sequences in our 30-minute BJJ Focus Sessions
🔥 Tuesday at 6 PM – Women’s Self-Defense Class: Learn to defend against neck grabs and transition to ground control
🔥 Word of the Week: Discipline – The key to success on and off the mats
🗣 Word of the Week: Discipline
Discipline is at the core of every Jiu-Jitsu journey. It means showing up, pushing past challenges, and striving to improve—even when it’s tough.
✅ Consistent training builds skills that last a lifetime
✅ Practicing with focus and intent leads to faster progress
✅ Overcoming struggles on the mat strengthens mental resilience in life
This week, let’s embrace discipline in our training, trust the process, and commit to getting 1% better every day!
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1: Balance & Control
📍 Focus Areas: Self-defense, foot throws, and mount escapes
✅ Self-Defense: Distance management and head cover block
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Hip throw with head control
✅ Ground Technique: Getting the mount from side control & maintaining control
✅ Specific Training: Mount and knee-on-belly transitions
Through these lessons, kids develop balance, awareness, and a strong foundation in self-defense.
Little Champions 2: Advancing Takedowns & Mount Control
📍 Focus Areas: Self-defense, foot throws, and escapes
✅ Self-Defense: Round kick defense & double leg takedown
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Headlock takedown
✅ Ground Technique: Instructor’s choice of mount escapes
✅ Specific Training: Maintaining control from mount and knee-on-belly
This week’s lessons help kids learn how to control an opponent while preparing for offensive or defensive transitions.
Adult Fundamentals (GB1): Guard Passing & Mount Escapes
📍 Focus Areas: Clinch holds, escapes, and control from mount
✅ Self-Defense: Double lapel grab escape & outside hook takedown
✅ Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Escaping the mount using the bridge
✅ GB1 Drills: Passing the guard & securing side mount
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The GB Brotherhood—training with respect & commitment
These movements teach students how to stay calm under pressure, control their opponent, and execute effective escapes.
Adult All Levels (GB2): Refining Foot Throws & Advanced Escapes
📍 Focus Areas: Foot throws, mount transitions, and submission setups
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Foot throw entries & counters
✅ Ground Technique: Escaping mount with technical leverage
✅ GB2 Drills: Knee-on-belly transitions & submissions
This training ensures students understand movement mechanics and control, making them more efficient in both offense and defense.
🔥Women’s Self-Defense Class – Tuesday at 6 PM
💥 This week’s focus: Defending against a neck grab & transitioning into ground control
✅ Perfect for all experience levels—no prior training needed!
✅ Train in a safe & supportive environment
✅ Gain confidence in handling real-world situations
Tag a friend and join us on the mats—this class is FREE for all women throughout March!
📅 Reserve Your Spot & Keep Training!
This week’s training will challenge you to refine your technique, stay disciplined, and embody integrity on and off the mats.
📅 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—let’s train hard and grow together! Oss!
