2695 Middlefield Road Park, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Home of the 12-time world champion

(408) 304-8200

Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto

BJJ Palo Alto

CURRICULUM, WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1st

The very first day on the Jiu-Jitsu mats is undeniably the hardest, the most intimidating, and yet the most important step of your entire journey.
Stepping into the academy for the first time requires immense courage, as you willingly place yourself in an unfamiliar environment, face the fear of the unknown, and accept the vulnerability of being a complete beginner.
Pushing through that first day is a monumental victory. It cracks your ego open, strips away your illusions, and plants the seed of resilience that will define your future on the mats.
Once you survive the initial shock and establish a routine, the physical movements gradually become easier and more natural. Your body builds muscle memory, your breathing stabilizes, and you begin to see the logical patterns behind the chaos. Yet, as the basic survival becomes second nature, Jiu-Jitsu shifts into a different kind of challenge. It transforms into an endless intellectual puzzle where every new belt reveals deeper layers of strategy, sharper details, and tougher training partners, ensuring that the art remains beautifully demanding and endlessly engaging no matter how advanced you become.
ONE TEAM!

MONDAY (November 2nd)

6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: KIMURA

7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE

 

TUESDAY (November 3rd)

6:30 am (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: CROSS CHOKE

12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): MOUNT: UPA

6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): HALF GUARD: KNEE CUT

7:15 pm (CT-C Intermediate):

INSTRUCTORS CHOICE

 

WEDNESDAY (November 4th)

6:15 am (CT-C Intermediate):

PANT GRIP DLR

6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: CROSS CHOKE

7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE

 

THURSDAY (November 5th)

6:30 am (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: SWEEPING FROM CLOSED GUARD

12:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): STANDING: COLLAR DRAG

6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): OPEN GUARD: DOUBLE UNDER PASS

7:15 pm (CT-C Intermediate):

INSTRUCTORS CHOICE

 

FRIDAY (November 6th)

6:30 am (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: SCISSOR SWEEP

6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): OPEN GUARD: OVER UNDERPASS(opens in n

7:00 pm (OPEN MAT)

 

SATURDAY (November 7th)

9:00 am (Family Class): INSTRUCTOR'S CHOICE

10:00 am (CT-A Fundamentals): CLOSED GUARD: SWEEPING FROM CLOSED GUARD