This week in CTA class, we’ll be switching gears to the mount position-the most dominant position in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We’ll begin by learning how to maintain strong control when our opponent turns to their side, a moment that opens opportunities for back takes, chokes, arm locks, and a variety of other submissions. Later in […]

With Thanksgiving here, its a good time to appreciate what Jiu Jitsu gives us. Progress, training partners and a team that shows up for each other. None of us can get better alone. Enjoy the holiday, be thankful for the journey and come back ready to train. Happy Thanksgiving. ONE TEAM ONE FAMILY! MONDAY (November […]

In CTA class this week, we’ll shift our focus to side control, one of the most common and important positions in Jiu Jitsu. Throughout the week, we’ll cover fundamental techniques for guard retention and learn how to escape from side control when our opponent is blocking the hips on either side. These escapes are essential […]

In CTA class this week, we’ll continue developing our closed guard, one of the most important and effective positions in Jiu Jitsu. We’ll start the week learning how to apply the classic cross choke, a timeless submission that remains one of the strongest attacks from closed guard. Later in the week, we’ll work on the […]

In CTA class this week, we’ll continue developing our standing game, starting with the single leg takedown. We’ll review effective ways to enter and how to transition when our opponent tries to escape, ensuring we can still finish the takedown or transition to the back. We’ll also go over a simple and effective way to […]

In CTA class this week, we’ll continue developing our standing game, starting with the single leg takedown. We’ll review effective ways to enter and how to transition when our opponent tries to escape, ensuring we can still finish the takedown or transition to the back. We’ll also go over a simple and effective way to […]

In our CTA classes this week, we will continue our focus on back control, submissions, and escapes. We’ll start the week by learning how to maintain control of our opponent’s back while they attempt to escape, emphasizing proper grip, hip, and shoulder positioning. We’ll finish the lesson by studying a highly effective transition into the […]

MONDAY (October 13th) 5:30 pm (Intro to BJJ): INSTRUCTOR’S CHOICE 6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): MOUNT: UPA 7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTOR’S CHOICE   TUESDAY (October 14th) 6:30 am (CT-A/B Fundamentals): HALF GUARD: TRIPOD PASS 12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: MODERN HIP ESCAPE   6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): STANDING: SPRAWL, GUILLOTINE & DARCE 7:15 pm […]

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 […]

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 […]