The team is wrapping preparations for the IBJJF Denver Open this week as we head right into another week of training. Competing is not mandatory for students, though it is a test and valuable learning experience for those who choose to. During competitions, we love seeing students show up to cheer on their teammates. Learning Continue Reading
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CURRICULUM: WEEK OF APRIL 28th
Competition is important in all sports but the ruleset of Jiu-Jitsu assigns points for achieving positions that would benefit you in self-defense. Through training you learn to defend yourself while “playing” the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re interested in the sport application of Jiu-Jitsu, the IBJJF Denver Open is quickly approaching! This is a great Continue Reading
JIU JITSU CURRICULUM APRIL 21, 2024
At its core, Jiu-Jitsu is a combat sport and always has a risk of injury. Luckily, this risk of injury is very low when training since our instructors are always watching to make sure no-one is unintentionally harmed while practicing. When drilling and live training with our teammates we let go of submissions as soon Continue Reading
JIU JITSU CURRICULUM MARCH 03, 2024
Monday – March 04, 2024 CT-B (12:00 PM) – HALF GUARD: SWITCHING THE HIPS TO PASS THE GUARD KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI (1:00 PM) – Coach Gonzalez KIDS I ALLIGATORS (4:30 PM) –  Side Control Escapes – Headlock Escape Lesson Plan PRE-TEEN COUGARS (5:00 PM) –  Side Control Escapes – Headlock Escape Lesson Plan CT-A (6:00 PM) Continue Reading
Day One at CTA Camp: Insights from Professor Caio Terra
Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Jose, California, the Caio Terra Association (CTA) camp kicked off its highly anticipated session from January 22-26. As the morning sun painted the skies in hues of orange and pink, enthusiasts from all corners converged, eager to refine their jiu-jitsu craft under the guidance of Professor Caio Terra. Continue Reading
JIU JITSU CURRICULUM JANUARY 14, 2024
Monday – January 15, 2024 CT-B (12:00 PM) – BACK: TURTLE POSITION ESCAPES KICKBOXING/MUAY THAI (1:00 PM) – Coach Gonzalez KIDS I ALLIGATORS (4:30 PM) – Double Leg Takedown PRE-TEEN COUGARS (5:00 PM) – Back Escape to Single Leg – Lesson Plan CT-A (6:00 PM) – MOUNT: HIP PRESS INTRO (7:00 PM) – Pin Escapes – Continue Reading
