The Mats Teach More Than Techniques One of the beautiful things about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that the lessons extend far beyond the mats. A student who learns how to stay calm under pressure during sparring often becomes someone who can stay calm during stressful moments outside the academy. A child who learns how to Continue Reading
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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
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 MAY 4th
We’re coming into an exciting weekend with the team at the IBJJF Denver Open! We want to acknowledge the hard work that all our competitors have put in leading up to the tournament. We are excited to support you alongside the rest of the team. Trust in the process, push yourself to learn daily, and Continue Reading
