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We want to send a huge CTA welcome to Charlie Liu and Richard Korfhage of Korfhage BJJ! I have known Charlie for quite some time and am excited to be a bigger part of his journey! At Korfhage BJJ (Caio Terra Association), their mission is to promote the physical and mental benefits of Brazilian Jiu […]
We want to welcome our newest affiliate, Solidarity Jiu Jitsu, in South San Jose! At Solidarity Jiu Jitsu, they firmly believe in the physical and mental benefits that BJJ training provides. Founded by Mike Kirby, Kiko Gonzalez, Ben Mendoza, and Fernando Borrego, all of whom train at HQ, they understand the importance of culture. At […]
Last weekend the team headed to Paris for the 2023 European Open Championships. As a team, everyone did exceptionally well, and proud of everyone who made the trip! Majors are difficult and require a lot of sacrifices, and everyone who competed and helped the team are better for it! Making his black belt debut last […]
Caio Terra Academy L’Assomption was founded by lifelong martial artist Tommy Le Duc. Tommy started at a young age training in Karate Sunfuki, a form of Kenpo Karate, as well as Goju Ryun Karate! As his skill set increased, so did his drive to be the best martial artist he could be. He brought in […]
This past weekend, Submission Underground Champion Mason Fowler made his return to UFC Fight pass to compete in the 2022 Grand Prix! I In his first match, he submitted 10th planet prodigy Pat “the adult slayer” Shahgholi in regulation. In his next match, he faced the always-dangerous Patrick Gaudio! After setting up the triangle from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
