Step Up
for Students
Mid-morning and early afternoon BJJ classes built for homeschool families in Celebration and Osceola County. Four sessions per week, the full GB Kids curriculum, and zero out-of-pocket tuition through our direct pay partnership.
Designed Around
Your Family's Schedule
Homeschool families operate on a different rhythm than traditional schools — and this program reflects that. We offer Gi BJJ classes four days per week during times when other kids are in school: Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 2:00 PM. These sessions run when the academy is at its quietest, which means smaller groups and more individual coaching for each student.
Children ages 6 through 13 follow the complete Gracie Barra Kids curriculum, earning belts and stripes on the same progression path as our after-school students. The consistency of four weekly sessions builds rapid skill development while giving your child a reliable schedule they can count on.
For many homeschool families in the Celebration area, this program also fills a critical gap: structured physical activity and peer interaction in a disciplined group environment. Students train alongside other children who share their schedule, building friendships that extend beyond the mat.
Program Details
- Classes during school hours — no evening rush
- Gi training four days per week
- Complete GB Kids curriculum with belt system
- Interaction with same-age peers
- Character values woven into every class
- Smaller class sizes for focused coaching
Step Up for Students — Direct Pay Partner
Gracie Barra Celebration bills Step Up directly. Your family never pays tuition out of pocket — no reimbursement forms, no waiting. Available for homeschooled students across Celebration, Kissimmee, Champions Gate, and greater Osceola County.
Direct Pay Means
No Out-of-Pocket Cost
Here is the problem with most Step Up providers: they operate on a reimbursement model. You pay full tuition up front, submit paperwork, and then wait — sometimes for months — for the scholarship fund to reimburse you. Some families never get fully paid back.
GB Celebration is different. As an approved direct pay partner, we invoice the Step Up for Students fund on your behalf. Scholarship dollars flow straight to us. You never open your wallet for tuition. Your child simply shows up and trains.
Use Your Scholarship TodayExpenses Covered by Step Up at GB Celebration
- Monthly membership — four BJJ sessions per week, year-round
- Official Gracie Barra gi — the uniform your child trains in every session
- Private lessons — individual coaching to accelerate your child's development
Already enrolled in Step Up?
Contact our front desk and we will guide you through adding GB Celebration as your direct pay provider in the Step Up portal. Setup takes minutes, and training can begin immediately.
How BJJ Complements
Home Education
Analytical Thinking
Grappling is a live puzzle — every position demands real-time decision-making and cause-and-effect reasoning.
Peer Connection
Regular group training gives homeschooled kids consistent friendships and collaborative experiences outside the home.
Active Fitness
Four weekly sessions of functional movement provide the exercise component many homeschool curricula lack.
Milestone Tracking
The belt-and-stripe system gives children concrete evidence of their own progress — reinforcing perseverance and work ethic.
A Typical Homeschool Session
Active Start (5 min)
Coordination drills, dynamic stretches, and movement games to get loose
Gi Technique (20 min)
Instructor demonstrates and teaches the day's positions — aligned with the GB Kids curriculum cycle
Partner Work (15 min)
Students pair up by size to practice techniques with guided feedback from the instructor
Challenge Games (5 min)
Position-based contests that reinforce technique in a fun, competitive format
Wrap-up (5 min)
Flexibility work and an instructor-led character discussion
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kids & Adults · Gi and No-Gi · Ages 3 and up
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Teens & AdultsEarly Bird · Gi | Teens & AdultsEarly Bird · Gi | ||||
| 10:30 AM | Kids CompetitionBJJ · Ages 4–13 | |||||
| 12:00 PM | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Adults CompetitionAges 14+ | |
| 4:00 PM | Self-DefenseAges 3–13 | Self-DefenseAges 3–13 | Self-DefenseAges 3–13 | Self-DefenseAges 3–13 | Self-DefenseAges 3–13 | |
| 4:50 PM | Little Champs 1 · GiAges 4–8 | Little Champs 1 · GiAges 4–8 | Little Champs 1 · GiAges 4–8 | Little Champs 1 · GiAges 4–8 | Little Champs 1 · GiAges 4–8 | |
| 5:40 PM | Little Champs 2 · GiAges 9–13 | Little Champs 2 · GiAges 9–13 | Little Champs 2 · GiAges 9–13 | Little Champs 2 · GiAges 9–13 | Little Champs 2 · GiAges 9–13 | |
| 6:30 PM | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | |
| 7:30 PM | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ | Teens & AdultsGi · Ages 14+ |
Hear It from Our Families
Our students and their parents share what training at Gracie Barra Celebration means to them.
Parent Testimonial
A parent shares how Jiu-Jitsu has transformed their child's confidence and discipline.
Marcello & Maximus Alevato
A father-and-son duo share their journey training together at GB Celebration.
Sebastian (Pepito)
See how Jiu-Jitsu has helped Sebastian grow both on and off the mats.
Caden & Colton
Brothers who found teamwork, resilience, and friendship through martial arts.
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