Week 2 Curriculum Focus at Gracie Barra Saddle Rock

📘 Week 2 Curriculum Focus at Gracie Barra Saddle Rock Jiu-Jitsu

At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock, we are proud to follow the world-renowned Gracie Barra curriculum — a structured, progressive system designed to help every student thrive on and off the mats. This week, we’re diving into Week 2, with a shared focus across all age groups on Side Mount escapes, building strong fundamentals, and increasing confidence through effective self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu training.

🤝 Word of the Week: Brotherhood

At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock, Brotherhood means more than just training together — it’s about growing together. Whether it’s helping a teammate during a tough drill or celebrating each other’s victories, we emphasize the importance of supporting one another on and off the mats.

Jiu-Jitsu creates a bond like no other. From our Tiny Champions to our adult students, this week we encourage everyone to reflect on what it means to be part of the GB family. When we train with respect, trust, and teamwork, we all grow stronger — together.

Tiny Champions (Ages 3–4) & Little Champions 1 (Ages 5–6)

Self-Defense:
🛡️ Push Defense and Keeping the Base
Young students are learning to defend against pushes, regain balance, and stand strong.

Ground Technique:
🤼 Side Control Escape – Recovering the Guard
Our Tiny and Little Champions are learning how to stay calm under pressure and recover their position from the bottom.

Little Champions 2 (Ages 7–9) & Juniors (Ages 10–13)

Self-Defense:
🛡️ Push Defense + Break Fall + Pedal Kicks + Technical Lift + Ready Stance
This week’s combo helps students protect themselves, fall safely, and create distance in a real-life confrontation.

Stand-Up Technique:
🥋 Outside Hook Takedown
A foundational takedown that teaches timing, balance, and control.

Ground Technique:
🤼 Instructor’s Choice – Side Mount Escapes
Students are exposed to a variety of side control escape options depending on their level and progress.

Adults & Teens Fundamentals

Self-Defense:
🛡️ Escape from Side Standing Headlock → Rear Takedown → Technical Mount → Armbar
This self-defense sequence focuses on defending against common street attacks and smoothly transitioning into a dominant position.

Sport Jiu-Jitsu:
🤼 Escaping Side Mount to Closed Guard or Turtle
Students will sharpen their ability to escape pressure and recover strong positions.

GB1 Drill:
🔁 Escape + Guard Recovery + Side Mount Control
A flowing sequence combining several techniques helps reinforce muscle memory and reaction timing.

Specific Training:
💪 Positional sparring from side control enhances real-time decision-making and resilience.

GB1 Talking Point:
🛡️ The Red Shield
This week’s character focus reminds students that training at Gracie Barra means representing the values of discipline, respect, and integrity both on and off the mat.

💭 Why Side Mount Matters

Side control is one of the most challenging positions to escape from, making it a key area of focus for beginners and advanced students alike. Mastering escapes from this position builds physical confidence and teaches the mental discipline needed to remain calm and tactical under pressure.

If you're new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a proven curriculum for your child, now is a perfect time to join us. Whether you're 3 or 63, Gracie Barra Saddle Rock has a class tailored just for you.

📍 Stop by, try a free class, and discover the difference of training with the GB Saddle Rock family!

🔗 Interested in trying a class? Call us at 720-551-6449 or email us at [email protected] to schedule your FREE trial class!