Understanding why we do things is crucial to our growth. Jiu-Jitsu is no different; rather than trying to imitate the movement of higher belts, ask why they are doing certain things. Our instructors and your teammates are always an incredible resource as they learn directly from Professor Caio, who actually designs the curriculum and oversees Continue Reading
Celebrating Progress: Andrew Phillips Earns His 3rd Stripe in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At Otomi Martial Arts / Caio Terra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we believe that progress in Jiu-Jitsu is about far more than belts and stripes. It’s about the discipline, consistency, and personal transformation that happen along the journey. This week, we are proud to celebrate an important milestone for one of our dedicated teammates—Andrew Phillips, who has Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MARCH 8th
Learning Jiu-Jitsu is a process of understanding movement. To watch an instructor do a technique and then copy their movements is mimicking rather than understanding. Drilling with proper resistance from your partner, asking the instructor why we do things the way they are in the curriculum, and having the patience to practice a position many Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MARCH 1ST
When you begin training in Jiu-Jitsu, it feels as though you are climbing a mountain. While it is challenging, every class reveals new concepts that help you improve exponentially. Learning to frame, move your hips, and break posture all help you feel a sense of accomplishment in your ability to understand. As we continue our Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22ND
One thing that helps a lot in Jiu-Jitsu is learning to stay calm when things aren’t going your way. The more tense you get, the easier it is for your partner to control your movement and force mistakes. Try to focus on your breathing and slow your reactions down. When you stay calm, you start Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15TH
Getting stuck in bad positions is normal. It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong; it means you’re training and pushing yourself. Instead of panicking or forcing your way out, take a second to feel what’s happening and look for small improvements. Better frames, better angles, better timing. Those little wins add up. Monday –  February Continue Reading
