Caio Terra

The Caio Terra Association was founded in 2012 by Caio Terra, a 12-time IBJJF World Champion widely considered one of the greatest lightweight BJJ competitors of all time. Headquartered at Caio Terra Academy in San Jose, California, the association has expanded to over 50 affiliated schools across the U.S. and internationally. CTA is known for its highly technical, detail-oriented approach — tight guards, precise sweeps, and systematic positional control — with close mentorship between Terra and affiliated instructors.