When I was younger I heard a saying, we can count the days in our lives or we can make the days in our lives count, it's up to use to decide. This weekend we definitely made the days in our life count! Coming together with Team Alpha Miami, we took 20+ athletes to compete in the JJWL tournament. … [Read more...] about JJWL DALLAS
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A VISITOR FROM HQ
Two weeks ago I got a message from the Caio Terra Association headquarters in San Jose informing me that some who trains at HQ might be stopping by. This wasn't out of the ordinary, as we often get visitors. What was out of the ordinary was who that visitor was! Imagine my surprise on Monday when … [Read more...] about A VISITOR FROM HQ
Irving BJJ
For Irving BJJ please stop by the Caio Terra Academy conveniently located between highways 183 and 114 in Irving! The Caio Terra Academy opened its new location in 2019 and has been the life long dream of program director and owner Professor Collin Grayson. Collin has been a staple in the DFW … [Read more...] about Irving BJJ
The Title of Professor
I have been a teacher for the last 13 years, and over that time, I've gone through the ranks of Purple, Brown, Black, and now 1st Degree Black Belt. For the last 6 years as a Black Belt, I've struggled with feeling "worthy" of the title Professor. My students refer to me by a lot of different … [Read more...] about The Title of Professor
My experience as a gym owner
To the prospective gym owner...please read: I’ve taught part time and full time since 2005 - I’d say I’m the hobbyist who made good. Competed a fair share throughout white and blue belts successfully, fading a bit starting at purple as I began transitioning into my role as an instructor. I … [Read more...] about My experience as a gym owner