Coaches have a unique seat in the arena. We don’t just see the match itself—we see the entire story that leads to it. The preparation that happens when no one’s watching. The quiet doubts, the small breakthroughs, the emotional swings, the moments of confidence, and the moments of frustration. We see the athlete as a […]
As a new year begins, many people in the Irving, Las Colinas, and Valley Ranch communities start looking for ways to improve their health, mindset, and daily routines. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a powerful path forward — not just through physical training, but through discipline, confidence, and consistency. Whether you’re new to jiu-jitsu or have been […]
The holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year—but they can also be one of the busiest, most stressful, and most sedentary. Between travel, big family meals, colder weather, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy for fitness routines to fall off. Yet staying active during the holiday season is one of the […]
We have so much to celebrate and if there’s one thing we know how to do at CTA Irving (other than amazing Jiu-Jitsu of course!) is to have an incredible amount of fun with our teammates! As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, we’re making all sorts of upgrades, additions and advancements to the […]
This past weekend at the Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament was one for the books. Our crew showed up ready to compete, support each other, and have fun—and we left with three gold medals and a ton of great memories. Chance, Albert, and Markus represented in the Gi divisions, and Peyton held it down in No-Gi. […]
Every now and then, I like to remind our students—and myself—why it’s important to chase butterflies. Not just the kind that float through the air on a warm afternoon, but the ones that live in our hearts, our minds, and even in our stomachs. Because chasing butterflies isn’t just about catching something beautiful. It’s about […]
This past Saturday, we had the honor of hosting UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Champion and ADCC veteran Mason Fowler for a No-Gi seminar at the Caio Terra Academy of Irving, Texas. From the moment Mason stepped on the mat, the energy in the room was different. The seminar was packed wall to wall with students […]
Saturdays at CTA Irving are always special, but this one felt extra full of energy and connection. Our CT Littles and CT Kids got together for a fun class built around one of our self-defense scenarios—how to escape a rear bear hug. We turned Saturday morning’s positive energy into action immediately. The students worked in […]
People always say, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” But that’s not really true. When you love what you do, you actually end up working harder than ever. You put in long hours, you give more of yourself, you stay up late thinking about how to do […]
We’re so excited to host UFC BJJ Champion Mason Fowler for a special No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Caio Terra Academy in Irving, right here in the DFW area! Mason is one of the best No-Gi grapplers in the world today-an ADCC veteran, Submission Underground and UFC BJJ Champion, […]
