In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on the mount position. We’ll begin by learning how to apply a proper armlock from mount, emphasizing the use of the S-mount to maintain strong control and how to effectively break our opponent’s grips when they defend. Later in the week, we’ll shift our […]
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CURRICULUM, WEEK OF September 28th
MONDAY (September 29th) 5:30 pm (Intro to BJJ): INSTRUCTOR’S CHOICE 6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: SWITCHING BASE AND ATTACKING THE ARM 7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTOR’S CHOICE TUESDAY (September 30th) 6:30 am (CT-A/B Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: SCISSOR SWEEP 12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: CROSS CHOKE 6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): KNEE ON […]
-CURRICULUM, WEEK OF September 21st
In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on the closed guard. We’ll begin with the scissor sweep, a highly effective and easy-to-learn technique that should be in every practitioner’s arsenal, especially those just starting their Jiu Jitsu journey. Later in the week, we’ll work on the sit-up sweep, a great option […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF September 14th
In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on the closed guard. We’ll begin with the scissor sweep, a highly effective and easy-to-learn technique that should be in every practitioner’s arsenal, especially those just starting their Jiu Jitsu journey. Later in the week, we’ll work on the sit-up sweep, a great option […]
CURRICULUM, WEEK OF September 7th
This week in our CTA classes, we will continue our focus on the closed guard, one of the most important positions in Jiu Jitsu. We’ll begin the week by learning how to open the closed guard by standing, the most effective and reliable way to create space and begin passing. Later in the week, we […]
Fall 2025 Promotions
This past week we celebrated our belt promotions, and what an incredible milestone it was! Congratulations to everyone who earned their new belt, and thank you to our entire community for making CTA Palo Alto such a special place. Belt promotions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are unlike any other martial art. Progress is slow, challenging, and […]