Learning Jiu-Jitsu is challenging but our instructors, training partners, and Professor Caio are here to help along the way. When you begin training and are still grasping the movement for Jiu-Jitsu, using unnecessary force could unintentionally hurt you or a training partner. Professor Caio lays out the curriculum so that as you progress through the […]
Curriculum
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF JULY 21st
The best time to start training Jiu-Jitsu is now! As we progress through Professor Caio’s curriculum, you can begin at any point and eventually come all the way back around to where you started. This ensures that if you’re just beginning your training, you will see the whole curriculum over time and refine the techniques […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF JULY 14th
This week we have a new instructor stepping into the Nogi program! You may have met coach Kaniela at one of the Monday evening Nogi classes and now he will be running the program through the week. Each instructor teaches differently but all are students of Professor Caio and teach his curriculum. Lets go CTA! […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF JULY 7th
We hope everyone had a great 4th of July last week. If you took some time off to travel or attend parties, we have you covered! The curriculum schedule always loops back around so if you miss a class you will have an opportunity to see it again. Lessons are repeated over time so the […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF JUNE 23rd
Summer is officially here and we have an incredible week of events to start it off! Sunday June 23rd at 10am we will have a seminar with Caio Terra black belt and Asian and European Champion, Kristina Barlaan! The seminar is $50 and will be at CTA Headquarters in San Jose. After the seminar at […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF JUNE 16th
When we are learning techniques in Jiu-Jitsu, we use the term “drilling” when practicing the move. This term is often misunderstood as simply a matter of repetition and not resistance. When you are drilling it is incredibly important that your partner is resisting realistically so that you can use the technique properly when full resistance […]