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 […]

This weekend CTA is coming together at the San Jose Open united as one team under the leadership of Professor Caio! These opportunities with the team are some of our favorite. If you aren’t registered to compete, come and support with the rest of your team. The tournament will run Saturday 1/18 – Sunday 1/19 […]

This week is Caio Terra Association camp! We have affiliates visiting from all over the world to train for the week and compete alongside the rest of the team at the IBJJF San Jose Open. If you see some new faces in your classes throughout the week, introduce yourself and get some training together. One […]

We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! 2025 is almost here and we are ready for a New Year of learning and growth alongside all of you. Resolutions are a major theme this time of year and ours is always to make CTA better for all of you than the year before. Have an amazing New […]

Happy Holidays from CTA! We hope everyone has an amazing week with family and friends. We will be closed the 24th and 25th but the rest of the week there will be regularly scheduled classes. 2025 is drawing close and we have a lot to look forward to: Association Camp, the IBJJF San Jose Open, […]