Gracie Barra Saint-Laurent

As parents, our job isn’t just to make our children happy today—it’s to prepare them for tomorrow.

There will be days when they don’t feel like training. Days when they get frustrated. Days when they want to quit.

But it’s through commitment, consistency, and overcoming challenges that children develop confidence, discipline, resilience, and character.

, we’re not just teaching Jiu-Jitsu. We’re helping shape strong, respectful, and resilient young men and women for life.

The lessons learned on the mats go far beyond techniques—they become tools they’ll carry with them forever. 🥋❤️

Nice post 🙏

Strong kids aren’t born.
They’re built, one roll, one tap, one “I want to quit” at a time. Every kid has that grit in them. Sometimes they just need the mat, the field, the music room, somewhere safe to find it. If you’re raising a kid who’s learning they can do hard things, you’re already doing the work. 🥋

Nice post from .with.bar 💪

Summer Camps — Week 1 Already Full

Our GB Summer Camps are filling quickly.
Week 1 is already full, and the remaining weeks are filling fast.

Weekly camps all summer
Indoor/outdoor activities, BJJ training, games, team‑building
Price: $359 per week
Reserve your preferred week while spots remain.
[email protected]

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Camps d’Été — Semaine 1 Déjà Complète

Nos Camps d’Été GB se remplissent rapidement.
La première semaine est déjà complète, et les autres semaines se remplissent vite.

Camps hebdomadaires tout l’été
Activités intérieures/extérieures, BJJ, jeux, esprit d’équipe
Prix : 359 $ par semaine
Réservez votre semaine dès maintenant.
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Instructors live with a routine that can sometimes make the extraordinary feel ordinary.

The early-morning classes. The exhaustion at the end of the day. Explaining the same technique for the hundredth time. The challenges that arise both on and off the mats.

But when we take a closer look, we realize something special: few professions allow you to witness a person’s growth so closely. To see someone gain confidence. Push beyond their limits. Stay committed when they were thinking about giving up.

Teaching Jiu-Jitsu is a responsibility. But it is also a privilege, one that impacts lives far beyond the mats.

June Promotion — Train for the Summer

Our Summer Promo is now available for new members:

Includes uniform + 30‑minute private lesson + 1 month of membership
Access for June, July, and August
Saves over $400
Limited to the first 20 students

If someone you know has been wanting to start Jiu‑Jitsu, this is the best time of the year.

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Promotion de Juin — Entraîne‑toi cet été

Notre Promo d’Été est maintenant disponible pour les nouveaux membres :

Inclut uniforme + leçon privée de 30 minutes + 1 mois de membership
Accès pour juin, juillet et août
Économisez plus de 400 $
Limité aux 20 premiers inscrits

Une excellente occasion pour commencer le Jiu‑Jitsu cet été.

Mid‑Year Belt Ceremony — Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 AM

We’re excited to welcome everyone for our all‑levels workshop at 11:00 AM, open to all students.
Right after the workshop, we’ll celebrate this year’s belt promotions, including some major milestones:

Blue Belt: Pascale Verret, Michael Antonecchia
Brown Belt: Hilal Ramadan, Frederic Blanquart
Black Belt: Garen Cakmak, Nicolas Labonté‑Fortier

A huge moment for our GB Saint‑Laurent family — come support your teammates and celebrate their hard work.

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Cérémonie de Ceintures — Samedi 6 juin à 11h00

Nous vous invitons à un atelier tous niveaux à 11h00, ouvert à tous les élèves.
Après l’atelier, nous célébrerons nos promotions de ceintures, dont plusieurs grandes étapes :

Ceinture Bleue : Pascale Verret, Michael Antonecchia
Ceinture Brune : Hilal Ramadan, Frederic Blanquart
Ceinture Noire : Garen Cakmak, Nicolas Labonté‑Fortier

Un moment très important pour notre famille GB Saint‑Laurent — venez encourager vos coéquipiers.

Team representing at the IBJJF Montreal Open 2026 today! Congratulations to everyone who competed today, the coaches, supporters and all the training partners back at the academy who made it possible.