This week at Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu we are defending headlocks in our fundamentals class. These classic situations can occur during a confrontation. Know how to protect yourself. In the sport jiu-jitsu portion of the class we are escaping sidemount and working half-guard sweeps. We are also working guard retention, a staple in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

CLASS A

SELF-DEFENSE- Escaping from Ground Headlock to

Turtle Position + Inversion + Technical

Mount Technical Mount + Straight Armbar

1. Escape Sidemount Control +

Recovering Half Guard

2. Half Guard Sweep Using the Underhook

and Controlling the Opponent’s Foot

CLASS B

SELF-DEFENSE

Headlock Escape Taking the Back +

Shoulder Lock

SPORT JIU-JITSU

1.Escape From Sidemount

Antecipating the Guard Pass + Elbow

Control + Recovering The Guard

2. Escape from Sidemount Anticipating the

Guard Pass + Inversion with the Hand on the Belt

In the advanced classes we learn judo hand and hip throws. In addition, come learn side control sweeps and submissions.

In the Gracie Barra Kids program we are also working headlock defense and side mount escapes. The word of the week is Leadership: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

-John Quincy Adams

We look forward to seeing you in class.

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