After 3 years of hard work we have outgrown our current location. Due to our success we are pleased to announce that our MMA and Muay Thai programs will be in our new location (32 race street, IMA) starting this Tuesday, Sept 2nd. Our BJJ program will still be at 855 park avenue (Caio Terra […]
Institute of Martial Arts
Most Technical Award for 2013!
Last weekend was amazing. After winning my super fight, I did a seminar with my good friend Carlos Condit and met some very nice people. As much as I like competing, I love sharing the mats with others and spreading jiu jitsu so the experience was awesome. After the seminar it kept getting better as […]
Pans 2013 Camp
The Institute of Martial Arts Pan American Camp 2013 has been phenomenal. It is often said that Jiu Jitsu brings people together and this can be seen at camp. You have people from all over the world, over 10 different associations and gyms represented sharing and coming together because of Jiu Jitsu. Every night we […]
IBJJ Pro League
This past weekend the Institute of Martial Arts had 4 participants in the inaugural IBJJF Pro League. The pro league is the first IBJJF tournament offering money to the winners making the athletes true professionals. Invited were the top black belts in each weight class over the last 3 years and 2 wild card spots […]
IMA at Jiu Jitsu by the Bay
The popular Bay Area Jiu Jitsu tournament dubbed “Jiu Jitsu By The Bay” held by Sergio Silva was a large success this past weekend. The event has grown larger and stronger every year. This time San Jose’s IMA-Gracie Fighter had more than just competitors competing. San Jose IMA-Gracie Fighter had one of there world […]
Celebrating World Class Kids
San Jose Ca’s World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor and Champion Flavio Meier says it best “Cherish the memories”` Celebrating all of Caio Terra, Flavio Meier and Augusto “Quiexinho”‘s student’s hard work and determination especially those who most recently received their stripes. As we all work towards the future and progression we take a look […]
