Gracie Bullyproof® Jiu-Jitsu in Edmonton

Hi, my name is Jeff Greekas, and I am the owner and head instructor of Edmonton Gracie Jiu-Jitsu®. I want to take a moment to welcome you to our website and to say {THANK YOU} for considering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® for your child. I've taught kids Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® classes for many years and over the years have had the rewarding opportunity to interact with various personalities; from rambunctious, shy, defiant, to complacent... every child is unique their own with special gifts to share and challenges to grow through, and I've seen Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® classes help them find their inner strength, peace, and focus. Instructors have witnessed ultra-shy kids burst out of their shell with tremendous self-assurance; they have worked closely with biologically-based neurological conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders to help find their inner focus and resilence. We have worked with socially self-conscious kids to help them learn how to connect with their peers and establish pro-social friendships. Our work with special needs children has been mutually rewarding and parental feedback indicates that many confidently find peer groups that they fit in well with and in turn feel socially and emotionally accepted amongst their peers. On this page, I will share a little about our focus in our classes and the methods we use to achieve these results. Take a look at what we do, and see if our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® philosophy lines up with your goals as a parent and our program may be beneficial in your child's life. Again, THANK YOU for considering Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® - it has literally been the BEST thing that ever happened to me, and I believe it could be the same for your child.

“Push Teaching” vs Pull “Teaching”

Above all else, the teaching methodology used in the Gracie Bullyproof® program is unlike anything else in the jiu-jitsu community. Not only are all the entry-level techniques presented in the form of "jiu-jitsu" games so that kids are highly enthused about learning them, but we use "push teaching" rather than "pull teaching." When a child makes a mistake, we don't focus on the error, instead, we emphasize the correctly executed aspects of the move. Through this carefully layered positive reinforcement we help the kids reach their full potential without jeopardizing their love for the art.

The Gracie Bullyproof® Classes

The Gracie Character Development Program

What makes the GRACIE BULLYPROOF® program unique is that we develop your child’s character as well as their confidence. During each class, we dedicate a few minutes to discussing a featured character trait and the simple things your child can do to make it part of their everyday lives. The secret to our success lies in our incentive-based point system that is specifically designed to keep your child excited about making daily progress!

Tiny Champs (ages 3-4)

You wanted it we brought it! For the teeniest of the tiniest we have…well of course Tiny Champs. We put the tiny ones in gis (uniforms), and yes we have gis THAT small. We do some moves and hang out for the cutest 30 minute Jiu-Jitsu session of the week! This class will prepare your child for group interactions, build confidence in public speaking and ultimately for the next level, Little Champs.

Little Champs (ages 5-7)

We don’t teach jiu-jitsu, we play jiu-jitsu!
The Little Champs secret is that we have devised a series of “Gracie Games” in which we secretly teach the children essential self-defense techniques. By playing the fun and challenging “Gracie Games,” children develop strong reflexes in the execution of the basic techniques as they unconsciously learn the foundational principles of leverage and control.

Jr Grapplers (ages 8-13)

Empower your child when they need it most.
Since bullying is most prevalent in this age group, we teach the children in the Jr. Grapplers class the techniques they must know in order to defend themselves if attacked. The best part about the techniques is that they are all non-violent control tactics designed to minimize injury to the bully if used during a real fight.

Black Belt Club (invitation only)

If they have the fire, we’ll feed it!

Only the most disciplined children are invited to join the Black Belt Club, and receiving the invitation is the highest honor for any child student. The final objective in the Black Belt Club is to instill in each child the dedication and discipline needed to make it to Black Belt.

What are the benefits of Bullyproof® Jiu-Jitsu?

Increase Self-Esteem

Improve Fitness

Have Fun

Why Should Your Child Join?

Our school is dedicated to Jiu-Jitsu and your child will leave our classes feeling strong, proud, and excited to keep up with their training goals. We are passionate about what we teach and share important lessons around discipline, fitness and focus – while demonstrating healthy living and a passion for self-defense training. You will not believe the confidence and self-esteem your child will gain from just a few short weeks of training with us. Watch them THRIVE in our Jiu-Jitsu Program and find out more today.

Interact in a positive and empowering environment
Workout with peers the same age
Improved flexibility, balance & strength
Increase self esteem & body image
Opportunity for stress release
Motivating and challenging instructors

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Testimonials

With two children in the Bullyproof program, EGJJ has been an amazing experience. It's taught essential, age appropriate life skills in a very well structured program, by excellent instructors. These skills notably have effected every other aspect of the children's lives in such a positive way. The environment at EGJJ is very welcoming and family friendly.

As a student of their Combatives program, I like the fact there is no ego at this school. The instruction is amazing and contextual, meaning it is self defense based, as opposed to competition based.

If you're considering a martial arts program for your kids or for yourself, this is without a doubt, the best program you'll find.

- Chris Kopp

Gracie Bully Proof at Edmonton Gracie Jiu Jitsu is an exceptional program for children to develop self defense skills and strategies. Self defense is taught in well-rounded manner, from body language, verbal communication to physical techniques. This approach provides children with confidence to assertively deal with potential bullying scenarios. The instructors are patient, inclusive and interested in the well-being and learning of all the students.

My three sons range in age from five years to nine years and I have seen growth in character and confidence in all of them. As a parent, I am assured they are mentally and physically prepared to defend themselves and others because of the Gracie Bully Proof program.

- Eunice Wong

Edmonton Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing environment to learn Jiu-Jitsu. I feel very lucky for our children and myself that we found it. We enrolled our son in the Gracie Bullyproof program when he was 5 years old, he is now 8 and still going strong. Since he first joined both myself and my eldest daughter have also started training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. My children look forward to training and especially love "Gracie Game Day". As for myself, beginning training at 42 years old with no martial arts background I was nervous. That changed 5 minutes into my first class.

- Paul Lemieux

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