Gracie Barra Lake Orion

Week 3 at Gracie Barra Lake Orion: Focus on the Mats!

This week we’re dialing in:
Ground Strikes – Defend effectively and stay composed under pressure
Leg Grabs – Precise timing and leverage for strong transitions
Guard – Build an active, intentional guard with strong control

Word of the Week: Focus
Stay present. Block out distractions. Give full attention to every detail. Focus is what turns good training into great progress. Challenge this week: Train with sharp focus in every round!

Upcoming Events
Kids Belt Promotion – Saturday, June 6th
IBJJF Detroit Open – June 13th & 14th. Come support your teammates or compete yourself! Talk to a coach if you need help signing up.

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🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from all of us at Gracie Barra Lake Orion

Today we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We owe our freedom and way of life to their courage, dedication, and selflessness.

We are grateful for their service and for the freedoms we get to enjoy every single day — including the ability to train, grow, and build community on the mats.
We will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but we’ll be back on the mats tomorrow with regular classes.

Thank you to all who have served.

Never forgotten.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Reminder
We will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

However, we are hosting a special Live Training session open to all adults at 10:00 AM.

Normal classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

Thank you to all the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. We are grateful for your courage and service.

Hope to see you on the mats Monday morning for live training!

Week 2 at Gracie Barra Lake Orion!

This week we’re sharpening:
Headlocks – Safe escapes and regaining control
Hip / Hand Throws – Timing, leverage, and commitment
Side Mount – Strong posture, pressure, and control

Word of the Week: Discipline
Doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like it. Showing up, drilling with focus, and pushing through fatigue. Discipline is what builds real progress. Challenge this week: Train with purpose and consistency!

Weekend Recap
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to Professor Silva’s Closed Guard Seminar! It was a big success. And a massive shoutout to Doug for bringing his food truck and making the day even better — we appreciate our community!

Who’s showing up with discipline this week? Tag your training partner

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🚨 BIG NEWS! Week 1 of GBK 6.0 is here at Gracie Barra Lake Orion!

We’re rolling out the exciting new global kids curriculum — and it’s going to take our young athletes to the next level!

Word of the Week: Respect
The foundation of everything we do. Respect for instructors, training partners, yourself, and the art.

What’s New with GBK 6.0?

Schedule, coaches & belt path stay exactly the same — just show up as usual!
More drilling time for Juniors & Teens + improved structure for all age groups.
Better warm-ups and a smarter 16-week curriculum designed around how kids actually learn.

This is going to be an incredible new chapter for our kids program! 💪

Upcoming Events
Closed Guard Seminar with Professor Silva → Saturday, May 16th at 12:30 PM

Family & Friends Class this Saturday! 🎉
Bring your favorite people and join us for a fun, energetic session together this weekend!

🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 9:00 AM

Whether it’s your spouse, kids, siblings, or best friends — this is the perfect opportunity to train, sweat, laugh, and make memories together!

See you on the mat! 💪❤️

Week 16 at GBLO is centered on one word: Growth.

This week, our students will be developing key skills across both standing and ground positions, including:
• Clinch and holds for control and positioning
• Foot throws to build timing, balance, and coordination
• Mount and knee-on-belly to reinforce strong top control

Growth isn’t just about learning new techniques—it’s about refining the fundamentals, staying consistent, and approaching each class with focus and intention.

We also have two great opportunities coming up for our community:

📅 Family & Friends Class – May 9th at 9:00 AM
A chance to share your training experience with the people closest to you in a fun and supportive environment.

📅 Closed Guard Seminar with Professor Silva – May 16th at 12:30 PM
An in-depth look at one of the most effective positions in jiu-jitsu, open to all levels.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the mats this week as we continue to grow together.

Week 15 at Gracie Barra Lake Orion: Integrity on the Mats!

This week's curriculum focuses on training with honesty and strong character:

🔥 Ground Strikes – Defend smart, stay composed, and protect yourself with discipline
🔥 Leg Grabs – Precise entries and clean transitions using proper leverage
🔥 Guard – Build a strong, active guard with consistent effort from the bottom

Word of the Week: Integrity
Do the right thing even when no one is watching. Train honestly, roll with respect, give full effort, and own your technique. Integrity builds real confidence and trust. Challenge this week: Hold yourself to a high standard in every roll!
Mark Your Calendars!

Family & Friends Class – Saturday, May 9th at 9 AM
Closed Guard Seminar with Professor Silva – Saturday, May 16th at 12:30 PM

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