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Using our time-tested “Gracie Games,” we teach the Little Champs basic self-defence techniques while instilling the foundational principles of leverage and control.

The secret to the success of this program is that we make the lessons so fun that the kids beg for more!

Once a child masters the core Gracie Games and develops a higher level of maturity they advance to the Jr. Grapplers program.

CLASS TIMES (45mins)
Monday at 17:00
Tuesday at 17:30
Wednesday at 16:45
Thursday at 17:30

Each week we focus on a different chapter for which all of the techniques/games will fit into:

Chapter 1 - Boundary Setting: Self-defence begins with boundary setting. In this chapter the children will explore the importance of setting and respecting boundaries in all areas of life and techniques will be practiced in this context.

Chapter 2 - Defence: This week's session focuses on active engagement and the importance of defensive strategies in self-defence.

Chapter 3 - Comfort in Chaos: This week focuses on empowerment and the ability to remain calm and focused in otherwise uncomfortable situations (in and out of a fight).

Chapter 4 - Escapes: Being able to escape from dangerous holds and positions is a core component of jiu-jitsu.

Chapter 5 - Stranger Danger:  This chapter introduces an essential conversation about the concept of strangers, guiding children to understand that while not all strangers are harmful, caution is always necessary. We address the critical question: how do we discern between those who are safe and those who are not?

Chapter 6 - Controls: During this chapter top priority is given to teaching the children the various positions of control in jiu-jitsu and putting those controls to the test with some fun and positionally-specific resistance games.

Chapter 7 - Helping Others: The highest level of confidence is displayed when a child uses their skills to protect someone else. In this chapter, the emphasis is to give children the permission and the techniques to stand up for others when they feel empowered to do so.

Chapter 8 - Submissions: These weeks  children will focus on all the possible submission techniques in jiu jitsu that makes sense for kids in each age group. Little Champs will learn how to "Catch and Release" with no pressure.

You can view the current chapter here on the schedule. (www.gracietameside.co.uk/schedule)

CHILDRENS MARTIAL ARTS/JIU JITSU CLASSES IN TAMESIDE

Gracie Bullyproof is our confidence and character development program for children (ages 3-14). This program is broken up into four groups based on age and skill level (Mat Munchkins, Little Champs, Jr. Grapplers and Black Belt Club) so that every child get's the right balance of fun and challenge.

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