When it comes to nogi, there is no event more important than ADCC! Held once every two years, this year’s edition did not disappoint. Held at a sold out Thomas and Mac arena in Las Vegas, this was the largest and most grand event in the tournament’s history. Representing CTA this year were 2 time […]
Jiu Jitsu News
Nelumbo BJJ Academy
In 2022 Nelumbo Jiu Jitsu founder and head instructor Eduardo Torres became a member of the Caio Terra Association. Eduardo is a third degree black belt under Marcello Monteiro and believes that through Jiu Jitsu we can change lives and make the world a better place. Specializing in programs for Men, Women and children of […]
BJJ MARIN
In 2019 Ed Hohl, at the request of Professor Caio Terra, moved to San Jose to help run the Caio Terra Academy in San Jose. After a year, in 2020 he left to become the program director at SFBJJ in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood while teaching at San Lorenzo BJJ a few days a […]
Caio Terra Association Camp 2022
Last week we celebrated our 10th annual CTA Association camp. Affiliates from as far as China and New Zeland made the trip to San Jose for a week of friendship, food, fun and Jiu Jitsu. To start the week off, we had the 2022 IBJJF Santa Cruz International Open Gi and no Gi tournament. After […]
Chin Leung Academy | BJJ Trinadad and Tobago
The Chin Leung academy (formerly Budofit) was founded by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu purple belt and lifelong martial artist Adam Chin Leung Kam. In 2022, looking for more direct guidance and a clearer path, Adam joined the Caio Terra Association. We would like to extend a huge welcome to Adam and his team, as we look forward […]
CAIO TERA ASSOCIATION CAMP 2022
For the first time in over 2 years, we are pleased to announce the 10th annual CTA Association camp! This is an amazing opportunity to meet team members from all over the world, make new friends, catch up with old ones and take multiple sessions a day with professor! In addition, we will have special […]
MASON FOWLER MAKES HISTORY
This past weekend was one for the record books as Mason Fowler becomes the 3rd American to win a Brazilian National Title! Mason drew a very tough opening match with the Brazilian National Absolute champion, Gutemberg Pereira. After a back and forth war, Mason was able to secure the back and get the tap. He […]
WOL Jiu Jitsu Studio
2022 is starting out amazing! We’d like to send a huge welcome to Joo Hwan Lee of Win Or Learn (WOL) Jiu Jitsu Studio! They are our second affiliate (CTA FARM being our first) in South Korea! If you are ever in the area we strongly recommend stopping by and training. At WOL, everyone is […]
Kaiju BJJ
The Caio Terra Association is excited to announce our newest affiliate, Kaiju BJJ Academy. Kaiju BJJ Academy is the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Davis, CA. With nearly 1300 sqft of dedicated mat space and multiple sessions 7 days a week. Kaiju BJJ Academy is owned and operated by the Curtin family. Classes are taught […]
Happy New Year
At the Caio Terra Association (CTA) we believe that Jiu-Jitsu truly has the power to change lives. I know this first hand, as it has changed my life! Jiu-Jitsu makes us mentally stronger not just physically stronger. It teaches us how to problem solve in stressful situations, the importance of perseverance, and to deal with […]
