Belt promotions are always a special time at our academy, marking our students’ hard work, dedication, and progress. Last night, we held our second belt promotion ceremony in Palo Alto, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible turnout. It wasn’t just about the students earning new belts-it was about the team coming together, […]

As 2025 begins, we start a new chapter in Palo Alto. Bruno Ueda will be taking over as the gym manager starting in February! Bruno has been teaching most of the classes for a while, and now we have expanded his role! Congrats, Bruno-well deserved! Toto will be the primary youth instructor for the kids, […]

Two years ago, we opened the Caio Terra Academy in Palo Alto. We had been planning it for years, and when the doors finally opened, it felt like a dream come true. With each passing month, the academy grew and grew, and last weekend, we held our first-ever CTA Palo Alto promotion! This is a […]

We’d like to send a huge welcome to Kaniela Kahuanui on being the newest CTA Palo Alto Instructor. Kaniela, like Benji and Ryan, has taught, competed, and represented the Caio Terra Association for over a decade! He was one of the first homegrown teachers, directly mentored by Professor Caio Terra and Nick Haloski. He had […]

Last weekend, CTA Athlete and Kids program director Thamara Ferreira completed the 2023 IBJJF No Gi World Championship. She won her first three matches in dominating fashion, submitting her way into the finals! There, she faced multiple-time world champion Gabi Mccombs. Tamara was ahead for most of the match, but in the last minute, Gabi […]

This past weekend was the 2023 Pans IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship held in Dallas, Texas! Congrats to everyone from CTA who competed; no matter the outcome, we are always better for it! From Palo Alto, Gabriel Marangoni made the trip out to compete and referee. This was Gabriel’s first Pan No gi competition and he […]

School is back and so is Family class! Join us every Saturday at 9:00am. This is the perfect opportunity for parents to train with their kids since this is a mixed class, come and learn jiu jitsu while having fun with your kids. If you have any questions or feed back, please let us know. […]

Last weekend was the 2023 IBJJF Master Worlds held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our head instructor Gabriel Marangoni was there displaying his Jiu Jitsu, he got second place in one of the most stacked divisions, great job Gabriel! Thanks for always leading by example. Huge congratulations to Connie who is now a WORLD CHAMPION! She […]

Last weekend was the 2023 IBJJF American Nationals held in Las Vegas, Nevada.  CTA Palo Alto Instructors Gabriel Marangoni and Thamara Ferreira made the trip to compete in the multiple day event! On day one, they both took gold in the black belt gi division, with Thamara finishing second in the open division as well! […]