Yesterday was an exciting day at Otomi Martial Arts / Caio Terra Association BJJ as we celebrated another round of youth testing for our incredible students ages 3 to 12. While not everyone was able to make it in for this month’s exam, those who did showed outstanding effort, focus, and heart on the mats Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 29th
Getting promoted with stripes or a new belt is an important indicator of our progress through Jiu-Jitsu. Often, people think that reaching the rank of black belt means you’ve finally done it, and your training is complete. While receiving a black belt is a rewarding accomplishment, it is only another step taken on a lifelong Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 22nd
Making mistakes is part of the learning process. Especially when you start Jiu-Jitsu, the movements feel awkward, the techniques are foreign, and the objectives of each position are unclear. As you gain familiarity and experience with the curriculum, you will begin to gain an understanding of what Jiu-Jitsu is. In order to learn, mistakes will Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF JUNE 15th
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
