Gramby-s Script - Simple Road To

Brief forms replace whole words with 1–2 strokes. Learn these first 30:

| Word | Brief Form |
|------|------------|
| and | dot |
| the | short line |
| of | small circle |
| to | upward tick |
| a | slight pause (no stroke) |
| in | N (lowered) |
| that | TH + line |
| is | S (raised) |
| was | W + S |
| for | F + dot |
| be | B (looped) |
| by | B + Y |
| it | raised T |
| on | O + N |
| with | W + TH |
| he | H dot before verb |
| she | SH dot |
| they | TH + Y |
| we | W |
| you | U (not vowel – symbol U) |
| have | H + V |
| not | N + T crossed |
| but | B + T |
| so | S + O |
| do | D + O |
| can | K + N |
| will | W + L |
| would| W + D |
| there| TH + R |
| their| TH + R (same, context) |

Pro tip: Write brief forms slightly smaller than normal symbols to distinguish them from regular syllables. Simple Road To Gramby-s Script

Break your plan into actionable steps and execute them methodically. Examples include:

Round your joins slightly, even between straight lines. Brief forms replace whole words with 1–2 strokes

You do not need a live opponent to learn this script. In fact, a partner slows you down at first. Use these three solo drills to internalize the movement.

Drill 1: The Wall Walk Stand facing a wall, three feet away. Fall forward, catch yourself with your hands, then perform a Gramby roll away from the wall. The wall prevents you from rolling forward onto your neck. Break your plan into actionable steps and execute

Drill 2: The Shrimp-to-Gramby Flow Start on your back. Shrimp out (Act One). Immediately perform the shoulder roll (Act Two). Recover to seated guard (Act Three). Repeat 10 times per side. This builds muscle memory.

Drill 3: The Partner Pressure Test Have a partner apply light side control pressure (30% intensity). Run your script. The moment you feel the hip frame release the pressure, roll. This teaches you the timing—the most critical element of the script.

Daily drill template (15 min):