Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Jr. Grapplers (7-12 Years Old)
In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Little Champs (5-7 Years Old)
The Little Champs program is for kids 5-7 years old. Using our time-tested “Gracie Games,” we teach the Little Champs basic self-defense 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 ten core Gracie Games, they advance to the Jr. Grapplers program.
Note: 4 years can be tried in this class: if they are mature enough, they participate in this class instead of (or in addition to) Matt Munchkins!
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Donald, Kyle
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Jr. Grapplers (7-12 Years Old)
In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Donald, Kyle
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Little Champs (5-7 Years Old)
The Little Champs program is for kids 5-7 years old. Using our time-tested “Gracie Games,” we teach the Little Champs basic self-defense 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 ten core Gracie Games, they advance to the Jr. Grapplers program.
Note: 4 years can be tried in this class: if they are mature enough, they participate in this class instead of (or in addition to) Matt Munchkins!
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Donald, Kyle
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Donald, Kyle
Donald Pugh
Kyle Buteau
Students who have earned 2 stripes on their belt and have completed every class twice are eligible to start doing the Reflex Development class, the next step in your journey towards highly effective, de-escalatory street-readiness!
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Jr. Grapplers (7-12 Years Old)
In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Free play time for homeschool kid members (or any child members that are available) to interact, hang out, and enjoy our gym space!
Note: this is not an instructor-led class. There is limited coach engagement during this time.
Donald Pugh
Gabriel Pugh
Donald, Gabriel
Donald Pugh
Gabriel Pugh
Family beginner to intermediate karate & self-defense. Focus is on self-defense through karate & Jiu-Jitsu. All ages 5+. Younger karateka welcome as long as their parents join them for the fun!
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Jr. Grapplers (7-12 Years Old)
In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!
Donald Pugh
RPRaine Pugh
Donald, Raine
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.
Kyle Buteau
Kyle Buteau
Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.
Donald Pugh
Book
Donald Pugh
Book
Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh
TPTracey Pugh
Donald, Tracey
Donald Pugh
Tracey Pugh
Please arrive before 5:45 for drop-off, and on or before 7:45 for pick up.
We will be celebrating the fact that our kids learned more about responsibility is personally as well as in our community. They worked to demonstrate it and grow more responsible over the last couple of moths.
Here are some key points:
Please contact me direct (my contact info is listed below), or ask at the front desk, with any questions or concerns.
Note: if your child can't attend, although they cannot be entered for the most points award, they are still eligible to receive their Responsibility patch. After Gracie Gameday, on the first class your child attends, just ask at the front desk and we'll get the patch to you.
Donald Pugh
Book
Donald Pugh
Mat Munchkins (3-5 Years Old)
The Mat Munchkins program is the perfect introduction to jiu-jitsu for preschoolers, ages 3-5. In these playful classes, parents join us on the mat as we guide the little ones through fun games designed to help them develop "comfort with closeness." Once they learn the basic techniques and build their confidence in Mat Munchkins they'll be ready to transition into Little Champs (ages 5-7) classes.
Donald Pugh
Book
Donald Pugh
Jr. Grapplers (7-12 Years Old)
In the Jr. Grapplers program, we focus on 33 non-violent self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with the bullies. Verbal assertiveness strategies are a major portion of this curriculum. A child needs absolutely no experience to start, and we guarantee a noticeable increase in your child’s confidence within a few weeks!
Donald Pugh
Book
Donald Pugh
Little Champs (5-7 Years Old)
The Little Champs program is for kids 5-7 years old. Using our time-tested “Gracie Games,” we teach the Little Champs basic self-defense 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 ten core Gracie Games, they advance to the Jr. Grapplers program.
Note: 4 years can be tried in this class: if they are mature enough, they participate in this class instead of (or in addition to) Matt Munchkins!
Donald Pugh
Gabriel Pugh
Donald, Gabriel
Book
Donald Pugh
Gabriel Pugh
Family beginner to intermediate karate & self-defense. Focus is on self-defense through karate & Jiu-Jitsu. All ages 5+. Younger karateka welcome as long as their parents join them for the fun!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please let us know ahead of time if you are not able to make your scheduled time.
You are now on the waitlist. If a spot opens up we will notify you via Email.
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Bullyproof Calendar - Feb 2026.pdf
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Combatives Calendar - Feb 2026.pdf
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Karate Calendar - Feb 2026.pdf
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Unified Calendar (All Programs) - Feb 2026.pdf
Questions? Drop us a line at: 480-329-4281, or email: info@graciejiujitsusurprise.com.
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