Sometimes the Hardest Place Is Exactly Where You’re Supposed To Be There is a moment that almost every person experiences when they begin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At first, everything feels exciting. The new techniques are fascinating. The movement feels different. The atmosphere is energizing. You leave class feeling motivated and inspired. Then eventually, reality arrives. Continue Reading
“What if Star Wars had the soundtrack from Toy Story instead?”
One of the beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that the lessons learned on the mats often become lessons that help us in everyday life. Yesterday during class, we had a conversation about something that affects all of us, children and adults alike: learning how to drown out the noise. To help explain the Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 17th
Learning Jiu-Jitsu is not a matter of memorization, but of movement and reaction. If you feel you are struggling and aren’t sure how to use your time in class effectively, we have a new session coming this week. “CT-A Fundamentals” is designed for students of any skill level to develop proper movement, training habits, and Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 10th
The hardest part of training Jiu Jitsu is starting. Many students say they were thinking about trying it for years before finally stepping on the mat. Once they take a class, everyone says the same thing, “I wish I had started sooner”. While it is intimidating to start a new journey, you will forever be Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 3RD
The hardest part of training Jiu Jitsu is starting. Many students say they were thinking about trying it for years before finally stepping on the mat. Once they take a class, everyone says the same thing, “I wish I had started sooner”. While it is intimidating to start a new journey, you will forever be Continue Reading
CTA Delivers at the IBJJF Denver Open – A Statement Performance in Colorado (Day 1)
This past weekend in Denver, the mats told a clear story—preparation, precision, and relentless execution. The Caio Terra Association showed up in full force, and Day 1 of the IBJJF Denver Open quickly turned into a showcase. From the very first match, the tone was set. A Lightning-Fast Start Sebastian Silva out of CTA Brooklyn Continue Reading
