CALENDAR
T-SHIRTS & HOODIES
OCT 30 • FRI
GB Kuna T-Shirts & Hoodies
Order deadline: Friday, October 30
Our official Gracie Barra Kuna T-Shirt and hoodie pre-order is here!
Matching tees and hoodies make a perfect holiday gift for your training partners and family.
Gracie Barra Kuna T-Shirt
Kids/Youth: $25 + tax
Adult: $35 + tax
Order T-Shirt → https://forms.gle/3hhWse1VWxaLn57T9
Gracie Barra Kuna Hoodie
Kids/Youth: $40 + tax
Adult: $55 + tax
Order Hoodie → https://forms.gle/hAh3K9enDuxucBbXA
Order details on the links.
SUPER HERO KIDS - COMPETITION
NOV 7 • SAT
Our young champions get the chance to put their skills to the test in a fun, supportive environment. Every child who steps on the mat is a hero to us!
Costumes are welcome for warm-ups and photos! Families and friends are encouraged to come cheer them on.
Location: Nampa High School — 203 Lake Lowell Avenue, Nampa, ID 83686
Registration deadline: November, 4.
Register on Smoothcomp → https://united.smoothcomp.com/en/event/34207
Not sure if your child is ready? Talk to your instructor. We’d love to help them get prepared!
VETERANS DAY
NOV 11 • WED
Veterans Day Open Mat
• No Kids Classes
• 6:00 PM
• Adults & Teens
• Gi / Kimono Open Mat
We’re honoring those who have served with a special adult open mat. [All veterans, active-duty military, and first responders train FREE.]
Whether you’re a current student or have never trained before, you’re welcome to join us. Thank you for your service.
The open mat will be the only session that day.
There will be no Kids classes and no other regular classes on Wednesday, November 11.
This is a Gi open mat, so please bring your gi (kimono).
THANKSGIVING
NOV 26 - 28
Thanksgiving Break
• Thursday – Saturday
• Academy Closed
The academy will be closed so our students, families, and team can enjoy the holiday together.
Regular classes resume Monday, November 30.
Food Drive: Help us give back! Bring non-perishable food items to the academy before Thanksgiving, and we’ll donate everything to a local food bank.
BELT PROMOTION
DEC 17 • THU
Belt Promotion Ceremony + Photo Team + Potluck
• 5:00 PM - Kids & Adults
• 6:00 PM - Photo Team
• 6:30 PM - Potluck
This is the biggest night of our year!
We’ll celebrate the hard work and progress of our Kids and Adults students with our year-end belt promotion.
Kids promotions start first, followed by Adults, Photo Team and Potluck.
Afterward, stay for our community potluck.
Bring a dish to share and celebrate with the whole Gracie Barra Kuna family.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
DEC 24 - JAN 3
Christmas & New Year Break
• Thursday, Dec 24 – Sunday, Jan 3
• Academy Closed
The academy will be closed for the holidays.
We’ll be back on the mats Monday, January 4, ready to make 2027 our best year yet!
Looking for the perfect gift?
Gift cards, uniforms, and gear are available at the front desk. Give the gift of Jiu-Jitsu!
United Grappling Championship
JAN 9 • SAT
United Grappling Championship
• 9:00 AM
• Kids & Adults
• Gi + No-Gi
Kick off 2027 on the competition mats! Join athletes from across the region for a full day of Jiu-Jitsu, and come represent Gracie Barra Kuna. Families and friends are encouraged to come cheer.
Location: Treasure Valley Athletic Center, Meridian
Registration: from $90 (early bird)
Register on Smoothcomp → https://united.smoothcomp.com/en/event/34596
Register early for the best price. Talk to your instructor if you’d like help getting ready!
