This next week is lined up to be a truly exciting one for all of our students! Before an action-packed weekend, our Lesson Plans will focus on the Closed Guard position. Once we've recovered Guard, that means we've established control and it's time to improve our position with some a sweep … [Read more...] about Lesson Plans – Week of March 13, 2023
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Mason Fowler Coming to CTA Irving!
Next Monday, October 10th we'll have Mason Fowler in our Academy for a No-Gi Seminar! Mason has won EVERY major title in the Gi (Worlds, Pans, Europeans & Brazilian Nationals) and has been crushing the competition without it, winning ADCC Trials and defending his Submission Underground title … [Read more...] about Mason Fowler Coming to CTA Irving!
Awesome Weekend at the Academy!
It was an honor to have Professor Caio in town and on our mats, as he taught an amazing Guard Passing Seminar this past Saturday. We had nearly 50 practitioners of every belt level in attendance, all excited to learn the techniques that made Professor a 12-time World Champion. He discussed some … [Read more...] about Awesome Weekend at the Academy!
Sharing Jiu-Jitsu in the Hill Country!
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit my friend PJ Talavera and his students at The Blackbelt Academy in Uvalde, Texas. While vacationing with family in the Hill Country the past couple of years, Mr. Talavera has been gracious enough to host a couple of seminars at his academy and it … [Read more...] about Sharing Jiu-Jitsu in the Hill Country!
New Techniques, New Stripes and New Belts!
Last weekend, CTA-Irving had the amazing honor to host Professor Caio Terra for a three hour seminar! Following a brief introduction and welcome to all of the visiting students from other academies, Professor began to teach an incredible Half Guard series of sweeps and back-takes. In a way that … [Read more...] about New Techniques, New Stripes and New Belts!
Professor Caio Terra Gi Seminar – April 15, 2018
We're so honored to announce the return of our Professor and 12-Time World Champion Caio Terra! He will be in town for some promotions, some techniques and a whole lot of fun. Register below and join us from 2-5pm on April 15th for a truly memorable time! Choose One CTA Member … [Read more...] about Professor Caio Terra Gi Seminar – April 15, 2018