Build Confidence and Assertiveness
Anti-Bullying Verbal and Physical Strategies
Character Development & Fun
Welcome to the Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp!
WHEN: July 28th - August 1st
WHERE: 1478 S 270 E | St. George, UT 84790
WHO
Children, ages 6 - 13
WHY SHOULD YOUR CHILD ATTEND?
Empower your child with confidence and self-defense skills at our transformative Gracie Bullyproof Jiu-Jitsu Summer Camp. In this safe and supportive environment, they will gain valuable tools to deal with bullying in its many forms.
- Empowerment : Build lasting self-confidence and self-defense skills
- Growth : Foster personal development and resilience
- Fun : Enjoy engaging activities and camaraderie with new friends
Children, ages 6 to 13. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary!
WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT
Critical Confidence
Kids won't enforce boundaries that they can't back up. We teach them the tools to handle a physical altercation, and the confidence to avoid them.
Fighting Fire with Water
Most martial arts focus on punches and kicks. We focus on purely defensive techniques that range from verbal boundary setting to leverage based holds and controls.
Playful Learning
Jiu-Jitsu is all about play! In Gracie Bullyproof, kids gain discipline, control, and focus through fun games and positive reinforcement from our expert instructors.
Casey Johnston
Casey Johnston was born with a light in him — the kind that draws folks near without ever asking them to come. From the time he was four years old, he followed his father, Jake Johnston, onto the mats, learning the old ways of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu with the patience and spirit of a boy raised close to the earth.
He earned his yellow belt from Pedro Sauer himself, then his orange and green belts under Ryron and Rener Gracie. By fourteen, Casey wasn’t just a student anymore — he was standing beside his father, helping to run the classes at Gracie Zion, passing down the lessons of strength and kindness to the next generation.
In 2022, with a quiet sense of purpose, Casey became a fully Certified Instructor, standing shoulder to shoulder with the teachers who had shaped him. Today, he leads the Gracie Bullyproof program and helps teach Gracie Combatives, guiding students the way he was taught — with steadiness, care, and a heart full of the old truths.
Jake Johnston
In the summer of 1992, Jake’s journey into Gracie Jiu-Jitsu began with a simple order from a martial arts magazine — a set of VHS tapes that would change the course of his life. After reaching out to Rorion Gracie, Jake learned he could study in Torrance, Honolulu, or Provo. He chose Provo, leaving behind the rugged red rocks of Southern Utah to seek out Pedro Sauer. It took him nearly a year of near-misses and stubborn pursuit before he finally stood on the mat beside Pedro in the summer of 1993.
Before Jiu-Jitsu, Jake had spent eighteen months sharpening himself in Muay Thai. But a near-knockout by a giant Samoan and a humbling no-rules loss to a young Gracie Jiu-Jitsu student revealed the hard truth: there was a better way. Once under Pedro’s wing, Jake became the first "unlimited" student, training four hours a day, taking private lessons, and forging a lifelong friendship with his teacher.
In 2006, after years of relentless study, Jake earned his black belt alongside his teammate Lonnie Foster. He began teaching soon after, planting seeds that would grow into Gracie Zion in 2012 and, later, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. George. By 2022, Jake had left his career in architecture behind, investing everything into building a full-time academy with his family by his side.
Today, Jake’s style — smooth, playful, and efficient — carries the spirit of Helio Gracie and Pedro Sauer, but it has been Ryron Gracie, above all, who has most shaped the heart of Jake’s Jiu-Jitsu. At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. George, Jake teaches not just techniques but a way of life, built on patience, kindness, and quiet strength.
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Most frequent questions and answers about our Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp
What's the minimum age?
The Gracie Bullyproof Summer Camp is for kids 6 to 13 years old.
My kid doesn't know Jiu-Jitsu! Can we still sign up?
Yes! No experience is necessary to register for this Summer Camp!
My kid wants to bring a friend. Is that ok?
We encourage everyone to tell their friends and spread the word! However, parents will need to buy a ticket for each child using the registration form below.
Do I need to sign anything?
Yes, you need to sign and submit a waiver for each child. You can complete the waiver here. [ADD YOUR WAIVER LINK HERE]
Should my kid bring snacks?
Yes, water and light snacks are encouraged! Please, be mindful of messy foods.
Does my child need a uniform?
Yes, you can purchase the official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu uniform through us.
REGISTER HERE
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