Hard Work, Big Wins, and New Beginnings | Weekly BJJ Curriculum
One of the most rewarding parts of coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is watching our students take what they’ve learned in the academy and put it to the test. Sometimes that happens during a regular class, sometimes during belt testing, and sometimes on the competition mats against opponents they’ve never met before. This past weekend, we had a little bit of that competitive excitement as several of our Otomi Martial Arts teammates stepped onto the mats at NAGA Denver, and they certainly gave us plenty to celebrate!
First, we want to congratulate Mykhailo Musiienko on taking first place in his division, along with his son, Mischa (“Little Mischa”) Musiienko, who earned second place in his division. What an incredible experience for a father and son to share! We also want to congratulate Tanner Choi on winning his division and bringing home first place! We’re incredibly proud of all three competitors, not simply because of their results, but because of the courage, preparation, and commitment it takes to step onto the competition mats. Winning is wonderful, but the willingness to challenge yourself and continue learning is where the real growth happens.
We also want to extend a warm welcome to Elliot Huff, our newest official member of the Otomi Martial Arts family!Elliot is joining us through our 12-Week End of Year Special, and we’re excited to have him begin his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with us. Every new student brings something special to our academy, and we’re looking forward to helping Elliot build his skills, confidence, and understanding of this incredible martial art.
As I often remind our students, success isn’t something that happens overnight. Whether you’re preparing for your first class, working toward your next belt, or stepping onto the competition mats, progress comes from consistently showing up and doing the work. At Otomi Martial Arts in Parker, Colorado, our goal is to help students of all ages develop not only strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals through the Caio Terra Association curriculum, but also the discipline, resilience, and confidence that can carry over into everyday life.
And speaking of progress, our next youth testing will take place this coming Saturday morning, October 31! Because of testing, we will not be holding our regularly scheduled Saturday morning classes. We encourage all eligible students to continue preparing, ask questions during the week, and come ready to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Remember, testing isn’t about perfection. It’s about recognizing the work you’ve put in and identifying the next steps in your development.
To our competitors, congratulations again! To Elliot, welcome to the family! And to everyone preparing for testing, let’s make this another great week of learning and improvement.
This Week’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Curriculum
Let’s get to work, support our teammates, and keep moving forward together!
Interested in getting started? Families in Parker, Colorado, and the surrounding communities are invited to experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Otomi Martial Arts. We welcome beginners, with youth programs starting as young as age three.
Explore our free two-class trial and get started today!
Monday – October 19, 2026
11:00 am (Fitness Kickboxing): Coaches Choice
12:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): Knee on belly escapes
4:45 pm (Kids II Bobcats): Armbar crossing elbow lesson plan
4:45 pm (Pre-Teen Cougars): Armbar escape lesson plan
5:45 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): Crosschoke
Tuesday – October 20, 2026
11:00 am (Fitness Kickboxing): Coaches Choice
12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): Escaping the back
1:00 pm (FMA): Coaches Choice
4:15 pm (Kids I Alligators): Standing Pulling Closed Guard lesson plan
4:45 pm (Kids II Bobcats): Armbar crossing elbow lesson plan
4:45 pm (Pre-Teen Cougars): Armbar escape lesson plan
5:45 pm (CT-C classes): Reverse DLR (Pt.2)
Wednesday – October 21, 2026
11:00 am (Fitness Kickboxing): Coaches Choice
12:00 pm (CT-A Advanced Fundamentals): Armlock
1:00 pm (FMA): Coaches Choice
4:15 pm (Kids I Alligators): Standing Pulling Closed Guard lesson plan
4:45 pm (Kids II Bobcats): Armbar crossing elbow lesson plan
4:45 pm (Pre-Teen Cougars): Armbar escape lesson plan
5:45 pm (CT-B Fundamentals): Turtle position escapes
Thursday – October 22, 2026
11:00 am (Fitness Kickboxing): Coaches Choice
12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): Rear naked choke
1:00 pm (FMA): Coaches Choice
4:15 pm (Kids I Alligators): Standing Pulling Closed Guard lesson plan
4:45 pm (Kids II Bobcats): Armbar crossing elbow lesson plan
4:45 pm (Pre-Teen Cougars): Armbar escape lesson plan
5:45 pm (CT-C classes): Shallow DLR hook
Friday – October 23, 2026
11:00 am (Fitness Kickboxing): Coaches Choice
12:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): Recovering the guard
4:45 pm (Nogi Kids II Bobcats): Armbar crossing elbow lesson plan
4:45 pm (Nogi Pre-Teen Cougars): Armbar escape lesson plan
5:45 pm (No Gi Adults – CTA Uniform Required): Single leg and arm out guillotine
Saturday – October 24, 2026
9:00 am (Family Class): Coaches Choice
10:00 am (CT-A Fundamentals): Double leg takedown
Sunday – October 25, 2026
10:00 am Open Mat: Team Only (Guests with Pre-Approval)
