Protecting our legacy
TheY are our children... our lives... our future. Learn how we utilize a blend of social, mental and physical health to give our kids the tools and resources needed to grow in the body, the mind and the spirit.
Our kids program
Giving them the skills and knowledge to Forge a new path in life
Beginning A New Journey
Understanding core values
To excel in any endeavor, an individual must possess a strong set of values and a solid character to give him or her the perseverance to achieve his or her goal set. The Gracie Barra Future Champions Program provides children ages 3-15 with an environment that gives them the experience and understanding of core values like focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.
Adopting the Growth Mindset
Gaining confidence & exploring new challenges
The Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu Future Champions Program provides a very challenging, yet safe and caring environment for a child to mature towards a real life champion. The outcome of continued childhood practice of Gracie Barra Brazilian jiu-jitsu goes far beyond the accomplishments on the mats. The discipline and excellence demanded by our instructors often carries over to the child’s behavior at home and at school.
Milestones of Development
Reaching new horizons
Our Future Champions Program is subdivided in three different groups to accommodate students of different ages and skill levels:
- Little Champions I (3-6 years old),
- Little Champions II (7-9 years old)
- Juniors & Teens (10-14 years old)
Meet our head Instructors and Coaches
Professor Nick Manela - Black Belt and Head Instructor - GB Princeton
Professor Wojtek Rakiewicz - Black Belt and Head Instructor - GB North Princeton
Coach Mike Leonardi - Brown Belt, Instructor and Program DIrector
Our Kids classes
The Gracie Barra Future Champions Program
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Anti-Bullying and wrestling
Teaching our Children how to manage aggressors and defend themselves
- Proper Distance Management and Break-Falls
- Escape from Wrist Grab
- Escape from Body Lock (bear hug)
- Escape from Mounted Position
- Take-downs and Ground Control
Sports Performance & strength training
Developing core strength & coordination through fundamental body-weight exercises:
- Warm-up and Dynamic Stretching
- Squats, Lunges and Plyometric Drills
- Planks, Crawls and Static Drills
- Basic Movement and Agility Drills
Social Emotional Learning
Teaching our kids how to form healthy relationships with themselves & others
Self-Awareness: Confidence, Authenticity, Purpose
Self-Management: Grit, Emotional Balance, Stress Management
Social Awareness: Compassion, Empathy, Diversity
Social Management: Listening, Communicating, Conflict Resolve
GB Princeton
150 Lawrenceville Pennington Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-622-5116
info@gbprinceton.com
GB North Princeton
4437 Route 27
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-429-0142
contact@gbprinceton.com
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