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November 7, 2024

We’re thrilled to welcome Jamaal, Isaiah, and Michelle to the CTA Irving family! Starting out in Jiu-Jitsu is an exciting step, and we’re honored you’ve chosen our academy as part of your journey. Each of you brings unique energy and enthusiasm, and we’re excited to see how each of you grow with us.

Jamaal, your focus and dedication are already inspiring to everyone on the mats. Isaiah, your curiosity is exactly what it takes to thrive in this sport. And Michelle, your determination shines through each and every class.

Remember, the journey in BJJ is one of continuous growth, so be patient and trust the process. Every class is an opportunity to improve, learn something new, and—most importantly—have fun. If you ever have questions or just need some advice, we’re here for you. Welcome again, and let’s get to work!

April 28, 2020

Today we release the Lesson Plan for Week #5, which covers the Classic Collar Choke and Bow and Arrow Choke. Both of these attacks are incredibly strong chokes – not necessarily because of our grips, but due to the angle we’re able to create on our opponent!

We’ll begin the video series with a couple of strength exercises that are easy to do at home followed by a drill to help us secure strong position on our opponent prior to attacking. One of the most valuable lessons in Jiu-Jitsu is “position before submission” and working from the back is no different.

The second half of videos addresses the Classic Collar Choke and Bow and Arrow Choke…both very strong options to finish the fight depending on which side you are on. Set the grips, get the angle, go for the tap! If you’re subscribed to Professor Caio’s online training, you can view the Lesson by clicking here.

Over the next few days we’ll be releasing a lot of information to the CTA-Irving students and parents regarding our reopening and how we plan to get back in action ASAP! We’re looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces again, so please be on the lookout for that information or reach out to Professor Collin for details!

June 24, 2018

To celebrate our 4th year in business, we’re announcing an incredible limited-time offer to try out our amazing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program!

This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to defend yourself, get in amazing shape and make some awesome new friends! For $69, you will receive everything you need to get started, with no strings attached.

You’re able to attend 10 classes and will receive a FREE Uniform and Belt ($120 value) so that you are outfitted properly for each training session.

You may simply email us at ctairving@gmail.com to schedule your first class with us and we’ll have your uniform ready when you arrive!

* Offer available to NEW students only, 15 years old and up. Classes must be attended within 30 days from date of purchase. *

March 4, 2018

After just returning from CTA Camp in San Jose, CA, I’m knee-deep in laundry and my brain is still scrambled from all the techniques. Rather than try and sort it out, I decided to procrastinate and blog instead lol.

Our 5th Annual Camp started with the IBJJF San Francisco Open, where CTA had an impressive performance and we took home the team trophy! It is so incredible to see how this team improves and evolves year after year, and that success is a direct result of the preparation and support that we have for one another. The camaraderie at the tournament was amazing!

After a long day in San Francisco and a late dinner, training started the next day. We began the camp with a relaxed Q&A Session with Professor Caio, addressing different questions from the tournament while we recovered from the long day, and that night classes began!

Watching Professor Caio teach technique is nothing short of watching an artist create a sculpture from marble. The way that his mind is able to address every grip, every angle, and every ounce of applied pressure and convey it to his students is incredible. We addressed something as simple as a side control escape, but his evolved details made it seem like a brand new technique.

We also had the opportunity to train with 10th Planet Black Belt Denny Prokopos, who trains at CTA Headquarters from time to time. Denny showed a lot of Half Guard techniques and demonstrated several different positional options from Eddie Bravo’s system. At the end, he spoke very highly of Professor Caio and the team in San Jose.

No-Gi Classes with Professor Yuri Simoes were unbelievable. From his details on takedowns, to the small adjustments he added on Guard Passing, Yuri changed my Jiu-Jitsu yet again. After some intense drilling, we got the chance to train with each other and we were able to immediately apply the new techniques! After another late night dinner, it was time for Fortnite. Apparently this is a big thing among the CTA family, so I’m downloading it on my PS4 now as I type this lol.

To close the week, I got my annual time in the chair with my CTA brother Matt Tillman, an incredible artist at Hold Fast Studios in Redwood City, CA. It is an image of Benkei, a Japanese warrior who has a really awesome story – displaying incredible dedication and loyalty until his death. In addition to the amazing story, it also represents the Japanese roots of Jiu-Jitsu, prior to the art migrating to Brazil. If you are ever in the area, definitely look him up!

More than anything on this trip, I learned a lot about myself and my team. I was reminded of how much these people TRULY care about each one of their students, their affiliates, and their students as well. The Caio Terra Association is so much more than amazing technique. It is a family that supports your goals, encourages you to chase your dreams, and is there to help you make them a reality. In my five years with CTA, no-one – not Nick, not Professor Yuri, not even Professor Caio himself have ever been too busy to answer a question, offer advice, or just have a conversation and catch up on each other’s lives. I love this team because they are so much more than that – they are my family. We are CTA.

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