In an effort to make our site more user-friendly, we have created a dedicated curriculum section! In the past, the curriculum was part of our news section, and although it was easier to find what was being taught that week, it made it much harder to find information on what was going on! In addition […]

This past weekend was the 2023 IBJJF Santa Cruz open gi and no gi tournament! On day 1, we started off slow, falling behind by over 100 points. Never deterred, the team battled back, and at the end of the day, we were able to secure the team trophy! On day 2, no gi,  we […]

Last weekend Mason Fowler, Gianluca Castellani, Troy Ibanez, and Professor headed to France for the 2023 IBJJF European Championships. At the end of the day, Troy lost his first match but gained valuable experience, while Gianluca got 2nd in the masters 4 middle weight blue belt division, losing in the final by referee decision! Great […]

Last weekend 2 time ADCC champion Yuri Simoes and 2022 Brazilian National champion Mason Fowler headed to vegas for the 2022 ADCC Championships. This was one of the biggest events in Jiu Jitsu history and expectations were high for both athletes. On day one things did not go according to plan. Mason, who had been […]

After two years the IBJJF made its return to the bay area for the 2022 Santa Cruz International open. It was great to see people come out, compete, and support our amazing Jiu Jitsu community. In the gi division, everyone went out and represented well. At the end of the day, CTA ended up in […]

This past weekend Caio Terra Academy competitors Benji Silva, Mason Fowler and Kaniela Kahuanui traveled to Atlantic City for the 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials. This was the largest trials in history with some divisions having over 200 competitors! Benji, who competed in the 88kg division, scrapped through the first day with 3 impressive wins. […]

This past weekend Caio Terra Academy Athletes Jessica Strole, Troy Ibanez, Tyler Shew, Donovan Bader, Mikey Gonzalez, and Cassia Paixao competed at fight to win 182 in San Francisco. To start the evening, Jessica, in her fight to win debut, attacked the entire match and was able to secure the submission with two minutes remaining. […]

Starting Tuesday, August 17th teens class returns! This class is open to all kids 10+ in age and will be taught by former youth instructor Donovan Bader. For younger kids looking to compete, they will also be allowed to join this class by invitation only! Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm. Hope […]

This past weekend, head youth instructor Mason Fowler competed in Submission underground 17, in Portland, Oregon. This was a rematch of their last match in July where Mason was awarded the victory via verbal tap. After the match controversy ensued as Craig felt that grunted should not be considered a verbal tap. By in large, […]