At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu, we’re excited to announce the start of Week 11 of the Gracie Barra Fundamentals Curriculum! This week, we’re focusing on honing important skills across all our classes, with a spotlight on respect, our word of the week. Let’s dive into what our Tiny Champions, Little Champions, Juniors, Teens, and Adults will be working on.
Word of the Week: Respect
Respect is one of the most important values we teach at Gracie Barra. Whether respecting your instructors, training partners, or opponents, it’s a value that goes beyond the mat. This week, we encourage all students to focus on practicing respect in every aspect of their training.
Tiny Champions (Ages 3-4) & Little Champions 1 (Ages 5-6):
- Class A:
- Self Defense: Jab + Straight Punch
- Ground Technique: Bull Fighter Guard Pass
- Specific Training: Guard Top
- Class B:
- Stand-Up Technique: Foot Sweep
- Ground Technique: Bull Fighter Guard Pass
- Specific Training: Guard Top
These exercises will help build strong fundamentals while teaching the importance of respect during practice.
Little Champions 2 (Ages 7-9) & Juniors (Ages 10-13):
The slightly older age group will also be focusing on both self-defense and ground techniques, but with a more complex set of moves.
- Class A:
- Self Defense: Hair Pulling Escape + Backpack Pulling Escape
- Ground Technique: Instructor’s Choice: Guard Passing
- Specific Training: Guard Top
- Class B:
- Stand-Up Technique: Bodylock + Inside Hook Takedown
- Ground Technique: Instructor’s Choice: Guard Passing
Adults & Teens Fundamentals (Tuesdays & Thursdays):
The fundamentals classes for adults and teens build on the self-defense foundation while focusing on guard techniques, passing, and drills for real-world applications.
- Class A:
- Self Defense: Block the Hook Punch + Hip Throw + Armbar with Knee on Belly
- Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Knee Slide Guard Pass Controlling the Sleeve
- GB1 Drill: Open the Guard on the Knees + Pass the Guard + Transition to Mount
- Class B:
- Self Defense: Slip the Hook Punch + Bodylock Takedown + Transition to Mount
- Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Guard Pass Standing Up with Both Arms Under the Legs
- GB1 Drill: Open the Guard + Pass the Guard + Transition to Mount + Escape from Mount with Choke Using the Bridge
Each class incorporates jiu-jitsu techniques designed to enhance the participants’ technical growth while reminding them that respect is an essential part of training.
At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to learn and grow, whether they are Tiny Champions or adults. We can’t wait to see all our students grow stronger together during Week 11 of the Gracie Barra Fundamentals Curriculum.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey of learning and personal development!
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