Focus on Yourself: Relieve Stress Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In today’s busy world, stress can creep into every corner of our lives—whether it’s school, work, or just keeping up with daily responsibilities. One of the best ways to combat that stress is by carving out time to focus on yourself. At Otomi Martial Arts/Caio Terra Brazilian Continue Reading
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CURRICULUM: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21ST
If Not Now, When? Every journey begins with a single step. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), that step is often the decision to simply get started. For many, the idea of training can feel intimidating—whether you’re a parent looking for a positive outlet for your child, or an adult searching for a way to challenge yourself Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14TH
Everyone who trains can remember how excited and nervous they were when first starting. As time goes on, that initial boost of motivation wears out and the reality of fitting training into our regular lives sets in. We have families, jobs, and responsibilities in our daily lives that can reduce the amount we are able Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 7TH
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is more than just a martial art—it’s a lifelong tool that helps both youth and adults succeed on and off the mats. For kids, the discipline and focus they gain in training often translates to better performance in school—whether it’s improved concentration in the classroom, confidence when speaking up, or resilience when facing Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF AUGUST 31ST
This past week we had a large group from CTA academies around the world compete at Master Worlds and Jiu-Jitsu Con in Las Vegas. We are proud to see so many students step out on the mats and put all their hard work out on the mats for the team. No matter the result we Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF AUGUST 24th
We all have gone through live training with an opponent that is seemingly three steps ahead at all times. Thinking in a bad position is always difficult, but we can train ourselves to handle stressful situations through Jiu-Jitsu. Being able to move efficiently and find solutions under stress is an invaluable skill that you will Continue Reading