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
João Martins Shines at Tap Cancer Out Denver with Dominant Black Belt Performance
What a day for João Martins! We’re beyond excited to celebrate João’s outstanding performance at the Tap Cancer Out tournament today in Denver, Colorado. Competing in the black belt division, João wasted no time making his mark—finishing both of his matches with lightning-fast triangle submissions. In total, he spent just around four minutes on the Continue Reading
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
Welcoming João Ricardo Martins to Otomi Martial Arts!
We’re incredibly excited to announce that João Ricardo Martins will be joining us at Otomi Martial Arts this June! João is a dedicated and passionate martial artist whose journey began on the tatami at just 5 years old. Starting with judo and soon after discovering his true calling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, João has spent nearly Continue Reading
A Well-Earned Milestone: Congratulations Coach Larry Choi on Your First Stripe as a Purple Belt!
At Otomi Martial Arts/Caio Terra BJJ, we believe that the journey of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is as much about character as it is about technique—and few embody that spirit more than Coach Larry Choi. We are incredibly proud to announce that Coach Larry has received his first stripe on his purple belt, a well-deserved recognition of Continue Reading
