Gracie Barra Renton

10/27/2025

🧐 Ask questions, try new grips, experiment. Progress comes when you stay curious on the mats.

10/18/2025

🔗 One move leads to another. The best players don’t stop at plan A—they flow into B, C, and beyond.

10/17/2025

🥋 Flow from One Submission to the Next.
When the Ezekiel choke stalls, Professor Márcio Feitosa shows how to transition smoothly into a powerful collar choke from side mount:
1️⃣ Shift hips → secure deep collar grip
2️⃣ Switch from Ezekiel → collar choke
3️⃣ Arch the back and apply full pressure for the finish

Adapt. Adjust. Attack. 🔺

10/16/2025

🥋 BJJ Legend Spotlight: Demian Maia 🌍
From IBJJF and ADCC champion to showcasing world-class jiu-jitsu in the UFC, Maia carried the art into MMA like no one else. His legacy proves that BJJ fundamentals are timeless.

Who remembers watching Demian Maia dominate with pure jiu-jitsu? 💪🔥

10/16/2025

👻 GB Renton’s Trunk or Treat is coming!
🗓 Friday, Oct 24 | 5–7PM
Bring your costume and come join us for a night of family fun, candy, and community!
Please note:
❌ No LC2
❌ No Juniors
❌ No GB2
See you there, GB Family! 🥋

10/15/2025

📢 Attention GB Renton!

We’ll be closed Saturday, October 18th for the CompNet Tournament.

❌ No classes on Saturday, Oct 18th

Good luck to everyone competing — let’s bring home some medals and represent GB with pride! 🔺

10/15/2025

As a parent, you definitely want to have a confident child. The good thing is that this is quite achievable. This can be done by having them train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). This form of martial arts is quite valuable. This is because it teaches kids very crucial skills. Some of these include self-belief and problem-solving.

In addition to this, they get to develop emotional strength and mental resilience. These are crucial skills that will be of benefit to them both on and off the mat.

Within a couple of training sessions, you will see your child making noticeable improvements. This will be seen in their physical abilities, plus their overall attitude and behavior. Over time, this will build confidence that will translate to everyday life.

Overcoming Challenges Builds Self-Belief

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training Benefits

Every class that your child steps into will present new challenges. They could be paired with a stronger opponent.

As a parent, you definitely want to have a confident child. The good thing is that this is quite achievable. This can be done by having them train in Brazilian

10/15/2025

💥 The armbar isn’t just a move—it’s a classic. This week: breaking posture, isolating, and finishing with precision. Technique > strength. 🥋

10/14/2025

🛡️ Escape Smart, Not Hard.
Stuck under heavy side control? Professor Victor Estima breaks down how to create space and flip the position:
1️⃣ Move your head to open the first gap
2️⃣ Double-under frames + leg swing/bump
3️⃣ Threaten the collar to sit up or come on top

Precise movement, perfect timing — that’s how you turn defense into offense. 🔺🥋

10/13/2025

🥋 Every beginner carries lessons for the advanced. Stay humble, stay grateful.

10/12/2025

🛑 Control the hips = control the fight. Don’t chase submissions—shut down movement first.

10/10/2025

⚡ Turn defense into a choke.
When they shoot a single, punish with the Arm Trap Guillotine. In under 60 seconds:
1️⃣ Wizard grip to create tension
2️⃣ Trap the arm & secure the wrist
3️⃣ Curl in and finish tight like a rope

Fast, technical, and ruthless — drill it until it’s automatic. 👊🥋