Gracie Barra Champaign

🔥 Huge night on the mats at Gracie Barra Champaign! 🔥

We had an incredible special class tonight focused on tightening up our foot lock game with Professor Josh! 🦶🔒 To make things even better, Professor Billy stopped by to join in on the action.

We also had some major milestones to celebrate tonight! Please join us in congratulating:

💜 Coach Wyatt on earning his 3rd stripe on his purple belt!

💙 James on earning his 1st stripe on his blue belt!

Hard work pays off. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this class so special. Every day better! 🔺

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A round of applause for all the kids who worked hard to receive their promotions! 🎉🎉

Hard work pays off and consistency is key!

Thursday night at GB Champaign! Guard passing and more! Good to see everyone training so hard! 💥💥

Week 11 Tuesday night at GB Champaign! Standing strikes, leg grabs, and guard top!

"The Family is growing! 🛡️✨ Please join us in giving a massive GB Champaign welcome to our newest addition. Coach Hayden!

Coach Hayden brings a wealth of knowledge as a Purple Belt and a versatile martial artist.
He’ll be teaching:
🥋 Gi & No-Gi (Kids & Adults)
🥊 Striking (Adults)

Whether you’re a Little Champion just starting out or an Adult looking to sharpen your stand-up and ground game, Coach Hayden is here to help you reach your goals.

We are honored to have his energy and expertise on our mats. Let’s show him some love in the comments! 👇 Welcome to the Red Shield, Coach! 🛡️🥋🔥

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"Hard work has a way of showing up on your belt! 🛡️✨ A massive Saturday at GB Champaign as we celebrate growth across every level of our family.

Huge congratulations to our warriors:
⭐ Edmund – Earned his very 1st stripe! The journey of a thousand miles begins today. Great job, champ!
⚪️ Nathan – 2nd stripe on his White Belt. Building that solid foundation!
🔵 Matt – 2nd stripe on his Blue Belt. Pushing through the 'Blue Belt Blues' with discipline.
🟣 Justin ‘Cookie’ – 3rd stripe on his Purple Belt. The technique is getting sharper every day!
🟤 Coach Landon – 1st stripe on his Brown Belt.

Leading by example and showing us what true dedication looks like.

From the Little Champions to our Coaches, we keep moving forward. Organized like a team, fighting like a family! 🥋🔥

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🚨 BIG UPDATES STARTING MONDAY🚨

We are leveling up at GB Champaign! 🛡️
New Coach New Classes | New Energy | New Goals

🥊 NEW: WEDNESDAY STRIKING at ⏰ 6:30 PM with Coach Hayden. Find your rhythm. Sharpen your stand-up

⚡️NEW: FRIDAY NO-GI
👦 Kids 7 years and up at 5:30 PM
🧔 Adults at 6:30 PM
Fast-paced. High-tech. No excuses.

📅 NO-GI: MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
3 Days a week to master the art without the Gi.
**SEE YOU MONDAY!** 🥋🔥

"Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just about the moves; it’s about the mindset. Today’s class at **GB Champaign** reminded me that no matter how hard the week was, the mat is where we find our strength.
Thank you to our Professor, Coaches and partners for the support and Fun Saturday Class.
Legacy, Tradition, and Heart! 🛡️✨"

Great classes tonight! Full mats for kids and adults!

Week #2 Sidemount! If you know you know. If you don't know, come in and learn with us!!!