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In the right place, at the right time, surrounded by the right people, I had my date with destiny… and it was far more surreal than I had ever envisioned it to be.
I knew going into ADCC, I would be facing the world’s best grapplers. While that is an exciting prospect for a guy with a “take no prisoners” attitude like me, it was also a huge reality check! I knew I would have to commit myself to this more than anything else in my life. The thought of having to drop 23 pounds while training harder than I ever have, wasn’t the greatest thought! The process involved in getting yourself into the best physical and mental shape of your life requires a team of dedicated and motivated individuals. I am eternally grateful to everyone who helped shaped my path towards ADCC 2015. I would like to personally thank three people who went completely above and beyond to help me prepare. Kim Terra for being my best friend, brother, and all around good vibe supplier! On those days where it was especially hard to stay motivated and positive, I could always count on Kim to lift me up. Thanks brother.
This past weekend the CTA team headed to Santa Cruz for the first ever IBJJF Santa Cruz Pro! Unlike open events, pro events offer cash prizes for the top adult, masters and absolute winners so the best in the world typically come to compete.
After a long day competing and a complete team effort by athletes from Roots Kickboxing, Milton Bastos BJJ, and CTA headquarters,the team took home first place. Notable performances include Paulo Martins closing out with Max Ruderman in weight and taking home gold in the absolute, and Kaniela Kahuanui taking home double gold in weight and absolute.
This weekend CTA Athletes made the trip to compete in the IBJJF Boston Open. In the purple belt division, Paulo Gabriel Martins fought hard and won first in his weight and absolute.
On August 1st Professor Caio Terra came out to Strong Heart BJJ for another awesome seminar! I’ve done over 13 seminars with Caio (not including classes) and he has never repeated a technique yet! I’ve trained and attended seminars with many champions and have met few people (in any profession) that are both great at what they do and great at teaching it to others. Caio is one of those few people.
This past weekend CTA instructor Professor Yuri Simoes competed in the inaugural Five Grappling Grand Prix. In his first match Professor Yuri fought a very tough and game James Puopolo. Yuri took James down 3 times and this was the decisive factor, as Yuri came away the victor with a final score of 6-2. In his next match Professor Yuri faced former ADCC champion Joao Assis. The match was back and forth and when the timer sounded the match was a draw. After deliberating the referee’s gave the judges decision to Yuri based of his aggressiveness, submission attempts and overall performance.
In the last year and a half, the CTA (Caio Terra Association) team has been slowly climbing through the ranks, placing at every tournament and making their mark in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community here in Arizona.
Hard work, dedication and team work was the theme heading into the 2015 World Jiu Jitsu Championships. The team came prepared (huge thanks to Professor Comprido for running camp) and when it was over, no matter their individual outcomes, they never stopped working! The very next day most of the CTA athletes were back in the gym preparing for the next challenge. That challenge came in the form of the 2015 All Star tournament held in Santa Cruz, California.
A question that I am frequently asked about my association is “what are you about” and “what is that you’re looking for” in an affiliate. It’s simple. We want like-minded individuals. Those that believe in more than just the bottom line. Do you see your academy as more than a paycheck? If so this maybe the association for you.
The Modern Jiu Jitsu Academy located in Repentigny, Quebec, Canada, is home to Caio Terra Brown Belt Patrick Boudin. Patrick is an avid competitor, and an even better coach! When he opened his academy he had a lot of choices but after talking it over with his students and assistant instructors decided that the Caio Terra Academy was the best fit for him.