Week 3 Fundamentals at GB Saddle Rock: Guard Top, Self-Defense & Integrity on the Mats
Week 3 at Gracie Barra Saddle Rock – Building Skill and Integrity
At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock, every week brings a new focus—and this week, it's not just about technique. It's about Integrity.
Integrity means doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. Whether it's drilling with focus, helping a teammate, or showing respect for your instructors and peers, integrity is at the heart of everything we do on and off the mats.
Here’s what each of our age groups is training this week as we continue to grow in both skill and character.
Tiny Champions & Little Champions 1 (Ages 3–6)
Our youngest students are learning to move with purpose and stand with confidence. These fundamental movements set the tone for lifelong habits of discipline and integrity:
Self-Defense: Push Break Fall → Feet on the Hip → Push → Technical Lift → Ready Stance
Ground Technique: Opening the guard by pushing the knee and executing an over guard pass
Specific Training: Guard Top control and balance
We reinforce doing your best—even if it’s your first class. That’s what integrity looks like at age 3.
Little Champions 2 & Juniors (Ages 7–13)
Our older kids are advancing their physical and mental discipline with techniques that blend self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu:
Class A Self-Defense: Distance management, head cover punches, body lock takedown or back take
Class B Stand-Up Technique: Body lock with outside hook takedown
Ground Technique: Instructor’s choice on guard passing strategies
Specific Training: Guard Top
In every position, students are taught to act with intention and responsibility—on the mat and in life. We emphasize that how you train reflects your character, and integrity means training with honesty and effort.
Teens & Adults (Fundamentals Class)
This week, our adult and teen students are working on strong foundational techniques and takedown entries—all while anchoring their training in the principle of integrity.
Class A Self-Defense: Jab slip to double leg takedown
Class B Self-Defense: Cross punch slip to single leg takedown
Sport Jiu-Jitsu Techniques:
Opening the guard safely with strong posture
One-arm under-leg pass → Side mount control
Knee slide pass → Side mount
GB1 Drill: Guard pass → Side mount → Mount → Bridge escape
GB1 Talking Point: The GB Uniform – Respecting your uniform shows pride and accountability
We remind students that integrity means showing up, training hard, and respecting your journey and your partners.
Word of the Week: Integrity
At every level, we are teaching more than techniques—we are shaping character. At GB Saddle Rock, integrity means:
Showing up prepared
Helping others improve
Owning your mistakes and learning from them
Respecting the rules and the process
These values matter just as much as guard passes and takedowns.
Ready to Train with Integrity?
At Gracie Barra Saddle Rock, we teach more than just Jiu-Jitsu. We teach kids, teens, and adults how to live with integrity, train with purpose, and grow with every class.
📍 Start your journey today — visit www.gbsaddlerock.com to schedule a free trial!
