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
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CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 25th
This week the most prestigious tournament of the year begins, the IBJJF World Championships. Every year, Professor Caio leads a team of competitors at the most prestigious event in Jiu-Jitsu. Professor Caio won 12 world championships between gi and nogi, now dedicating himself to building his team and guiding a new generation of champions. We Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 18th
When you begin learning Jiu-Jitsu, many students find they have an incredible sense of motivation due to the excitement of learning a new skill. This initial boost feels incredibly rewarding and pushes many to embrace their training journey. Over time, though, this motivation will fade, and the highs and lows of training set in, and Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF MAY 11th
We enjoyed watching our students compete at the  IBJJF Denver Open last weekend. The hard work and extra training of our competitors paid off with CTA members from several academies (near and far) taking medals in several divisions. Competition isn’t for everyone, and we would especially like to recognize all the coaches and students who Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 27th
There’s no better time to hit the mats at Otomi Martial Arts than this week! We’re excited to kick off a brand-new youth curriculum module that will build on essential skills, introduce fresh techniques, and continue helping our young athletes grow in both confidence and ability. Whether you’re just starting your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey or Continue Reading
CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 20th
Jiu-jitsu is unlike any other sport in that the movement it requires does not feel natural at first. Every CT-A and CT-B class starts with warm-up drills, which are designed to teach proper movement so you can do them without thinking. You will recognize warmup movements in every technique across all the whole curriculum, so Continue Reading
