This week in CTA classes, we’ll wrap up our focus on closed guard before shifting to side control escapes. A key concept here is framing-using proper structure to prevent our opponent from settling their weight and advancing their attack. Without good frames, we risk being crushed and controlled. Expect to refine your hip movement, arm […]

This week at CTA, we continue focusing on the closed guard, emphasizing the importance of breaking posture. Strong posture inside the closed guard makes it difficult to attack or sweep, while breaking it puts you in control, opening opportunities for submissions like the kimura and cross choke. The top player’s goal is to maintain good […]

This week, our CTA training focus is on the Closed Guard, one of the most dominant positions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Unlike open guards, the closed guard offers superior control by restricting an opponent’s movement, preventing guard passes, and limiting striking effectiveness. This position provides access to a variety of submissions like armbars, triangles, […]

This week in class, we will be focusing on half guard, a crucial position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that plays a pivotal role in your progress. Half guard is more than just a defensive tool-it offers powerful sweeps, submissions, and control over an opponent’s movement. It is also a highly effective position that requires less flexibility […]

Progress Takes Time in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a marathon, not a sprint. The journey is filled with challenges, plateaus, and small victories that accumulate over time. It’s common to feel stuck or frustrated, especially when comparing yourself to others, but every roll, drill, and class builds your foundation. Success in BJJ […]

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, breaking your opponent’s grips from guard is crucial for maintaining control and launching effective attacks. Strong grips allow your opponent to dictate movement, set up passes, and secure submissions, making it essential to strip their control before advancing your own game. By proactively breaking grips-whether using two-on-one grip breaks, circling your hand […]

Escaping bad positions-whether it’s side control, back control, or mount-requires time, practice, and the right technique. One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of defense is proper framing. Strong frames not only conserve energy but also disrupt your opponent’s attacks, prevent them from advancing, and create opportunities to regain positional control. Mastering framing can […]

The hardest part of training Jiu Jitsu is starting, in fact many students say they were thinking about trying it for years before finally coming in. Once they take a class, everyone says the same thing, “I wish I would have started sooner”. While it is intimidating to start a new journey, you will forever […]

Sunday February 2nd we will have our Caio Terra Academy HQ Promotion Ceremony in San Jose. Professor Caio works hard to design the curriculum so you have a clear path to understand the fundamental movements and positions of Jiu Jitsu. As you progress in belt level, new challenges will present themselves. The promotion ceremony is […]