At Gracie Barra Centennial, we believe success begins with accountability—being responsible for your progress, your training, and your mindset. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, showing up and putting in the work is the first step to reaching your goals.
This week we’re diving into:
✅ Foot throw setups
✅ Submissions from side control
✅ Movement, break falls, and body awareness
🧠 Word of the Week: Accountability
In Jiu-Jitsu, accountability means:
✔️ Consistently showing up—even when it’s hard
✔️ Owning your technique, your effort, and your improvement
✔️ Helping others grow while staying committed to your own progress
It’s about being reliable for yourself, your teammates, and your coaches.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1: Balance, Safety & Control
📍 Focus Areas: Side mount control, footwork, and basic submissions
✅ Self-Defense: Escaping front chokes
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Double leg takedown without grips
✅ Ground Technique: Side mount control
✅ Specific Training: Posture, positioning & transitions
These movements teach kids how to control their space, stay calm, and move efficiently.
Little Champions 2: Tactical Control & Stand-Up Efficiency
📍 Focus Areas: Headlock takedowns, side mount escapes & control
✅ Self-Defense: Round kick defense + double leg
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Headlock takedown
✅ Ground Technique: Instructor’s choice – escapes & controls from mount
✅ Specific Training: Maintaining mount position and control
This week builds confidence in controlling opponents and maintaining safe dominant positions.
Adult Fundamentals (GB1): Top Game Pressure & Smooth Transitions
📍 Focus Areas: Side mount transitions, chokes, submissions
✅ Self-Defense: Headlock takedown + armbar
✅ Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Transition to mount + papercut choke
✅ GB1 Drill: Open guard → pass → side mount → mount → bridge escape
✅ GB1 Talking Point: The GB Black Belt – commitment to excellence
These lessons reinforce how to move with purpose and control from top position.
Adult All Levels (GB2): Foot Throws & Attack Chains from Side Control
📍 Focus Areas: Takedowns, control pressure, submissions
✅ Stand-Up Technique: Foot throws
✅ Ground Technique: Attacks from side mount
✅ Specific Training: Submissions from strong top positions
This week is all about sharpening your top game, improving pressure, and refining finishes.
FREE Women’s Self-Defense – Tuesday at 6 PM
💥 This week’s focus:
✅ Backward, forward & side break falls
✅ Front/back rolls
✅ Body mobility drills & functional flexibility
Perfect for beginners of all ages—no experience needed! A great way to build confidence and body control in a fun, welcoming environment.
🔥 30-Minute BJJ Focus Sessions:
🎯 Foot throw setups
🎯 Submissions from side control
📅 Stay Accountable. Show Up. Level Up.
Whether you’re just starting or leveling up your game, this week is a reminder that accountability leads to results.
📅 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!
See you on the mats. OSS!
