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
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 26th
Jiu-jitsu does not feel natural at first, it’s normal to feel awkward as you learn to move your body. Every CT-A and CT-B class starts with warm-up drills designed to teach proper movement, so eventually you can do them without thinking. You will recognize warm-up movements in every technique across the curriculum; by the time Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 19TH
There was a time in everyone’s life when we could only crawl and struggled to walk. Today, you probably can’t remember the last time you had to consciously think about taking a step. Your journey through Jiu-Jitsu starts with learning the CT-A curriculum, which grounds you in the most important movements and techniques. CT-B and Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 12TH
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—and in life—success rarely comes from talent alone. It comes from clarity. From purpose. From knowing why you stepped onto the mat in the first place. Your “why” is your anchor. It’s what keeps you showing up on the days when motivation is low, when progress feels slow, and when the path ahead Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 05TH
It is easy to have fun doing something that you’re already good at. If you’ve already put in the time to excel at a given skill, we tend to forget how we had to struggle when we started. Jiu-Jitsu will be a rollercoaster of ups and downs where one day you will feel you’ve made Continue Reading
Celebrating Austin Almstad’s Promotion to Juvenile Blue Belt 💙
At Otomi Martial Arts, moments like these remind us exactly why we do what we do. We are incredibly proud to celebrate Austin Almstad on his recent promotion to the rank of Juvenile Blue Belt—a milestone that reflects years of dedication, discipline, and quiet determination. Austin represents everything we value in our academy. He is Continue Reading
