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Programs
Overview:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been tested and proven as an
efficient, effective real-world system of self-defense,
both through amazing successes in the Ultimate Fighting
Championship as well as in the introduction of ground
grappling into the training regimen of nearly every major
martial art worldwide.
At Gracie Barra Centurion we strive to help students get the
most out of their training. For students with consistency
and dedication, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu becomes a life-style and
students can readily enjoy all the benefits of the Jiu-Jitsu
or the "Gentle Art", which places emphasizes on ground
fighting techniques involving joint-locks and chokeholds.
The premise is that most of the advantage of a larger,
stronger opponent comes from superior reach and more
powerful strikes, both of which are somewhat negated when
grappling on the ground.
BJJ permits a wide variety of techniques to take the fight
to the ground after taking a grip. Once the opponent is on
the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers)
are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable
position for the application of a submission technique.
Achieving a dominant position on the ground is one of the
hallmarks of the BJJ style, and includes effective use of
the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and
passing the guard to dominate from top position with side
control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of
maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of
kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced
practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of
checkmate in the sport. However, it is possible for a combat
situation to continue even after a proper submission is
performed.
Working from the assumption that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu must be
embraced as a lifelong journey, Master Carlos Gracie Jr. has
designed an effective learning plan or program of study that
allows for students to naturally progress from the white
belt to the black belt. Thus, classes and their respective
curriculum at Gracie Barra are not isolated from one
another, but elements of a larger structured learning plan
called "Programs".
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Gracie Barra Programs are comprised of
six (6) main elements: |
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Curriculums: Set of coordinated techniques
organized in the best possible way to
facilitate students' learning processes. All
Gracie Barra curriculums are 16 weeks; |
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Pre-requisite: The minimum level a student
must possess or have accomplished in order
to enroll in a specific program; |
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Class: The defined period of time during
which the student learns the techniques that
comprise the curricula using several
different training methods or appropriate
instructional techniques; |
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Training Methods: Specific drills and
training practices designed to convert the
knowledge represented in the curricula and
taught by the instructor into knowledge and
skills, insuring that the student is able to
apply their knowledge and techniques under
real circumstances (or under authentic
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Minimum Attendance: minimum attendance
required from the student so him or her can
progress and be updated with the GB
Curriculums; |
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Belt System: Hierarchical rank structure
designed to represent students' progress,
according to their own potential. The
International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation
(IBJJF) ranking system is used for all
Gracie Barra Programs. |
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All Gracie Barra students have the dream of becoming a black
belt. However, this is not an easy goal and a lot of
consistency and dedication is required. To fulfill the
promise of facilitating students' learning, Gracie Barra
Programs are structured logically to keep students motivated
to learn, practice and perform.
A typical Gracie Barra student starts with an introductory
class, where he or she will learn the overall self-defense
strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and afterwards enroll in the
Gracie Barra Fundamentals Program. After four (4) months of
training and learning all the techniques comprising the
Fundamental's curriculum, the student will be recommended to
join the Gracie Barra Advanced Program.
With eight (8) months of training and experience, the
student will have the maturity level and enough knowledge to
enroll on the Gracie Barra Black Belt Program. It is in the
Gracie Barra Black Belt Program where he or she will be
exposed to all kinds of training dynamics, including MMA,
BJJ No-Gi and high level BJJ-Gi, so that the student
develops his or her own Jiu-Jitsu game, strategy and
technique(s).
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a beautiful art and everyone is
capable of learning it and enjoying its many benefits.
Gracie Barra Programs reflect more than thirty (30) years of
Master Carlos Gracie 's teaching experience and have
succeeded in improving the life quality, self-esteem,
discipline and health of thousands of individuals around the
world, as well as building some of the best BJJ fighters
ever known.
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Fundamentals:
The Gracie Barra Fundamentals Program is designed to teach
the overall self-defense strategy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Within 32 classes, you will learn the 60 Gracie Barra
Fundamental Technique Groups, which include more than 200
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
After four months, you will develop the physical and mental
skills to successfully apply BJJ techniques that could
literally save their lives during a confrontation. Along
with learning practical self defense skills, you will
discover huge improvements in your discipline, confidence,
and self-esteem, the benefits of which will last a lifetime.
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Advanced:
Once you get the 3rd stripe of your white belt, you can move
up to the Advanced Program, in addition to continued study
in the Fundamentals Program. The 16-week Advanced Program
curriculum focuses exclusively on learning Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu with the Gi, and will allow you to further your
study of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappling techniques.
In conjunction with the ground techniques, you will learn
the major and most effective throwing techniques which will
enable you to transition from the feet onto the ground. In
addition, the Advanced Program is more than a series of
isolated techniques - the curriculum includes a unique
approach, which allows you to understand the links,
combinations, and transitions between techniques, improving
your reaction time and refining your skills. During the
Advanced Program, you will discover strengths and weaknesses
of your technical mastery, and begin to create your
individualized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game.
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Black Belt:
With the experience, knowledge and skills built over 1 year
of training, you will be ready to join the Gracie Barra
Black Belt Program. Every Gracie Barra student's goal, no
matter their age or technique level, is to join this program
because it is the final path for them to become a Gracie
Barra Black Belt.
The Black Belt Program is designed to expose the student to
several different classes and a variety of training
experiences, allowing the student to develop a unique style
of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and to further your mastery of the
art. As a result, in the Black Belt Program, more techniques
are taught, the pace of the class is faster and more
exciting, the level of the training partners is higher, and
last but not least, the focus on little details and timing
is what will assist you to take your progress to the next
level.
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Kids and Juniors:
Discipline, self-confidence, respect, integrity, teamwork
and responsibility are some of the core principles for
personal success. These values, however, are rarely taught
to children in schools. At Gracie Barra, the practice of
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is seen as a means to individual
development, and our Kids and Juniors Program emphasizes
development of these important life skills.
The kids and Juniors Jiu-Jitsu program is designed to:
Teach a complete self-defense system that will give
children a high degree of self-confidence.
Teach children how to intelligently cope with bullying and
peer pressure.
Teach positive social values such as respect, honesty,
humility and dignity. Help children get along with others
and to treat others with respect.
We offer fun and instructional classes for kids. The kid's
program integrates sport and self-defense techniques with
conditioning and skill oriented games aimed at improving
your child's coordination, motor skills, agility and
flexibility.
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IBJJF Belt System
16 years old and up
Important: Student's progress is based on a minimum
attendance of twice a week. Gi training is a mandatory
requirement for promotion.
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