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 14 Self Defense
Self Defense Self Defense for Week 14, Coach Todd and Coach Val demonstrate a defense from a driving front choke. This is a common attack one might experience, especially in a bar or club setting. The attacker, Coach Todd, drives Coach Val backward while holding both hand against her throat. The first thing Coach …
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 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 …
Gracie Barra Week 5 Sacrifice Throws and Guard Bottom
The BJJ theme this week is Continuous Improvement and Growth. Instructors and students discuss the importance of continuous practice in class. Students feel encouraged to consistently come to class and learn new self defense techniques. There is always room for growth and learning to adapt is a key element in Jiu-jitsu. GB1- This week Gracie …
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Week 4: Kids Class
In the Self-defense portion of the curriculum this week, the kids classes were learning to how to break grips and get a way from a larger person. We also practiced using phrases like, “Don’t touch me,” to make sure that adults in the area know that something is wrong. We focused a lot of the …