The Anti-Bullying Program
Anti-Bullying Program No more bullying program is back! Gracie Barra West is offering a FREE self defense program, so that every child in our community knows how to defend themselves against bullies. This program will teach kids 6 years and older to properly prevent, respond and deal with bullying. Gracie Barra West has developed a …
Anti-Bullying Program
Anti-Bullying Program The Anti-bullying program is back! Gracie Barra West is offering a FREE self defense program, so that every child in our community knows how to defend themselves against bullies. This program will teach kids ages 6-15 to properly prevent, respond and deal with bullying. Gracie Barra West has developed a coordinated effort to …
Week 13 Kata Guruma
Week 13 Kata Guruma Kata Guruma otherwise known as a Fireman’s carry is a sacrifice throw as part of the Gracie Barra week 13 curriculum. It begins with Coach Val getting standard Judo grips on Coach Todd. Once she has his collar and sleeve gripped, she takes a step forward with her right foot. At …
Week 13 Lasso Sweep
Lasso Sweep Lasso Sweep in Week 13 Curriculum Lasso Sweep -Week 13 as part of the Gracie Barra Curriculum is Guard/ Transition to the Guard and Sacrifice Throws. Today we’re going to be looking at a Lasso Sweep. This is a great technique when you have your opponent in closed guard and are looking to …
Week 11 Guard Break
Week 11- Guard Coach Val shows one of her favorite ways to break an opponents guard. Once Coach Todd has her in his guard, she grabs both lapels and grips tightly. She then is able to grab his opposite sleeve and pin it to his stomach. Leaning forward allows Coach Val to jump to her …
Week 11 Leg Grabs
Gracie Barra Week 11 Leg Grabs Coach Val goes for a lapel and sleeve grip on Coach Todd. Coach Val cuts her angle and lowers her level. As a result she is able to quickly grab his leg and drive him forward. This causes your opponent to lose their balance, making the single leg takedown …
Week 10 Hip and Hand Throws
Gracie Barra Week 10 Hip and Hand Throws Coach Todd gets standard Judo grips on her lapel and wants to start some movements because it will be easier to get her off balance. As he is moving her, Coach Todd will pull on her lapel. As a result he is able to sneak his other hand …
Week 10-Mount and Knee on Belly
Week 10 Attacks from Mount and Knee on Belly. This week Coach Val will demonstrate one of her favorite attacks from knee on belly, a Spinning Armbar. Coach Val starts from Knee on belly, as Coach Todd turns into her, he creates a pocket in his arm. After that Coach Val under hooks …
Week 9 Sacrifice Throws
Sacrifice Throws This Week in the Gracie Barra West Curriculum is Week 9: Sacrifice Throws. Sumi Gaeshi is one of Coach Todd’s favorite Sacrifice throws. Coach Val grips onto his lapel, but Coach Todd breaks her grip while dragging her arm across him. He takes an inside step but Coach Val counters, bringing her foot …
Week 9: Guard Pass
Gracie Barra West Week 9 Guard Pass This Week at Gracie Barra West is Week 9: Guard Pass and Sacrifice Throw Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate one of their favorite Guard Passes as featured above. If you are caught in your opponents Spider Guard, this is a great defense to get out and receive …