đ„Weekly Breakdown for Week 3đ„
Week 3 of the Gracie Barra Fundamentals Curriculum has begin! We will kick off the Weekly Breakdown for Week 3 with the GBK Kids program! For those of you that are new, we have classes for kids as young as 3 and up to adults! We strive to teach self-defense and the basics and fundamentals of brazilian jiu-jitsu!
Word of the Week: Integrity
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, integrity is more than just a wordâit’s a way of life. It shapes the culture of the sport, ensuring that practitioners develop not only as martial artists but also as individuals of strong character. By upholding integrity, Jiu-Jitsu practitioners contribute to a respectful, fair, and supportive community that values growth and excellence for all.
Tiny Champions (Ages 3 & 4) & Little Champions 1 (Ages 5 & 6):
Class A: Self-Defense
Push Break Fall + Feet on the Hip + Push + Technical Lift + Ready Stance
- This class emphasizes the basics of falling safely and establishing a defensive stance. By practicing these movements, the children develop a strong foundation in self-defense.
Ground Technique: Guard Top
- Opening the Guard Pushing the Knee + Over Guard Pass
- Learning to open the guard and pass it is crucial for maintaining a dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu. The young champions will focus on effectively pushing the knee to break the guard.
Specific Training: Guard Top
- Practical drills will reinforce the guard passing techniques, ensuring that the students can apply what they have learned in real scenarios.
Class B: Stand-Up Technique
- Foot Sweep
- This session will cover the foot sweep, a fundamental stand-up technique that helps in unbalancing the opponent and taking control.
Ground Technique: Guard Top
- Opening the Guard Pushing the Knee + Over Guard Pass
- Repetition of guard passing to solidify the technique learned in Class A.
Specific Training: Guard Top
- Continued practice on maintaining a dominant guard top position through specific training drills.
Little Champions 2 (Ages 7-9) & Juniors (Ages 10-13):
Class A: Self-Defense
- Distance Management + Head Cover Block + Body Lock Takedown
- The focus will be on managing distance, blocking strikes, and executing a body lock takedown to neutralize threats.
Ground Technique: Guard Top
- Instructor’s Choice: Guard Passing
- Students will work on guard passing techniques selected by the instructor, tailored to enhance their understanding and application of guard top positions.
Specific Training: Guard Top
- Practical application of guard passing through situational drills.
Class B: Stand-Up Technique
- Bodylock + Inside Hook Takedown + Outside Hook Takedown
- This session teaches effective bodylock takedowns, both inside and outside hooks, for controlling and taking down an opponent from a standing position.
Ground Technique: Guard Top
- Instructor’s Choice: Guard Passing
- Continued focus on instructor-selected guard passing techniques to build competence and confidence in guard top scenarios.
Specific Training: Guard Top
- Reinforcement of guard top techniques through dedicated practice sessions.
Adults & Teens Fundamentals:
Class A: Self-Defense
- Strike
- Jab Slip to Double Leg Take Down
- Practicing the transition from slipping a jab to executing a double leg takedown helps in blending striking defense with effective takedown techniques.
- Jab Slip to Double Leg Take Down
Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Guard Top
- Safe Posture + Opening the Guard on the Knees + Elbows Closed
- Maintaining a safe posture while opening the guard ensures control and prepares for passing the guard.
Class B: Self-Defense
- Strike
- Cross Punch Slip to Single Leg Take Down
- Combining the defense against a cross punch with a single leg takedown enhances the students’ ability to transition from striking defense to effective grappling techniques.
- Cross Punch Slip to Single Leg Take Down
Sport Jiu-Jitsu: Guard Top
- Safe Posture + Opening the Guard Standing Up Holding the Sleeve
- Practicing guard opening techniques while standing up helps in maintaining control and preparing for guard passes.
By focusing on these core techniques and principles, students at all levels will continue to grow in their Jiu-Jitsu journey, building confidence, skill, and discipline. Stay dedicated, practice diligently, and let’s make Week #3 a success! Thank you for checking out our Weekly Breakdown for Week 3!
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