Our goal is always to become better every day we train. If you’ve seen a certain lesson several times, each subsequent time should help refine your knowledge and reactions until you flow like water. The first time you do a technique feels awkward and robotic, but as you grow, the movements will become natural and Continue Reading
Curriculum
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 8th
When first learning arithmetic, we are taught 2+2=4. Mimicking the techniques from class without understanding their concepts is like answering “4” for every equation without learning to solve the problem. Each time you come to class, your knowledge of the concepts should grow until eventually you can find solutions independently. The lesson plans are your Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 1st
One of the most incredible aspects of Jiu-Jitsu is having a community of people who come together in order to become better every day. CTA headquarters in San Jose California has champions, athletes and some amazing CTA coaches! Most will only see the result at “any given tournament or competition” without realizing the hard work Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 18th
When you begin learning Jiu-Jitsu, many students find they have an incredible sense of motivation due to the excitement of learning a new skill. This initial boost feels incredibly rewarding and pushes many to embrace their training journey. Over time, though, this motivation will fade, and the highs and lows of training set in, and Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 11th
We enjoyed watching our students compete at the  IBJJF Denver Open last weekend. The hard work and extra training of our competitors paid off with CTA members from several academies (near and far) taking medals in several divisions. Competition isn’t for everyone, and we would especially like to recognize all the coaches and students who Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 4th
We’re coming into an exciting weekend with the team at the IBJJF Denver Open! We want to acknowledge the hard work that all our competitors have put in leading up to the tournament. We are excited to support you alongside the rest of the team. Trust in the process, push yourself to learn daily, and Continue Reading








