Yesterday I awarded Tony Caito from @senseistudioheadquarters his first degree. Over time I’ve gotten to know him and I …

Yesterday I awarded Tony Caito from @senseistudioheadquarters his first degree. Over time I’ve gotten to know him and I can say he truly deserves this. He is an amazing teacher, patient father and one of the best people I’ve ever met. Congrats Tony, to many more years of laughter, friendship and jiu jitsu! #CTA #ONETEAM #SENSEISTUDIOS #BJJMODESTO Ontem eu entreguei o primeiro grau da faixa preta do Tony Caito. Ao longo do tempo eu fui o conhecendo melhor e posso dizer que ele realmente merece esse grau. Ele é um bom professor, um pai muito paciente e uma das melhores…

“I trust the next chapter because I trust the author.” – Every chapter in our lives is unique and special. Embrace the c…

“I trust the next chapter because I trust the author.” - Every chapter in our lives is unique and special. Embrace the challenges that lay ahead, enjoy the successes, but above all try to be present in the moment. Congrats again to everyone who was recently promoted! For those that weren’t, don’t be discourage, your time will come! #BJJ #THEJOURNEY #LFG #CTA “Eu acredito no próximo capítulo porque eu confio no autor.” - Todos os capítulos das nossas vidas são únicos e especiais. Abrace os desafios, desfrute do sucesso, mas acima de tudo tente estar presente no momento. Novamente, parabéns…

I believe in my athletes, often times more than they believe in themselves. I push them beyond what they think is possib…

I believe in my athletes, often times more than they believe in themselves. I push them beyond what they think is possible so when the time comes they are ready. The life of a competitor isn’t for the timid, there are no guarantees, but the journey, and who they become along the way is worth more than any championship. #CTA #CHAMPIONMINDED #ADCC #BJJ Eu acredito nos meus atletas, muitas vezes mais do que eles mesmos acreditam em si mesmo. Eu os empurro além do que eles acham ser possível para estarem prontos nos momentos em que mais precisarem. A vida…

Rolling into another year! I hope that everyone’s year is off to a great start!! #2022 #LFG Espero que todos vocês já …

Rolling into another year! I hope that everyone’s year is off to a great start!! #2022 #LFG Espero que todos vocês já comecem esse ano de forma espetacular!

This past Monday was a very special day at the academy. I had the privilege of promoting 5 black belts. The first two (E…

This past Monday was a very special day at the academy. I had the privilege of promoting 5 black belts. The first two (Erick and Mathieu) started at the academy over nine years ago, trained consistently, gave back to the community and above all else trusted the process. The second two (Eric and Andrew) worked exceptionally hard and are truly students of jiu jitsu. The last person (Jaime Jr) to get promoted started as a teen and it’s been truly amazing to watch him grow into a man! He is now the head instructor at CTA Woodland and had one…

It has been a crazy week but before I post about promotions I’d like to say I am proud of this man right here. Although …

It has been a crazy week but before I post about promotions I’d like to say I am proud of this man right here. Although he did not get the result he wanted, he put in the work and is better for it. Keep working hard, improving, and never stop believing. I believe in you and know that your time will come! Have a safe trip back to Japan and see you soon my friend! #JAPAN #BRAZIL #SANJOSE #CTA #CARPEDIEM #LFG @tomocdbjj Tem sido uma semana bem cheia mas antes que eu poste sobre a cerimônia de entrega de faixas…

On the mat and in life things often dont go as planned. After winning his division he fell short in the final of the abs…

On the mat and in life things often dont go as planned. After winning his division he fell short in the final of the absolute. Persevere through the tough times, look back at the good times, keep working, keep smiling, and excited for the next step in your journey as CTA newest black belt! #CHAMPION #NEXTLEVEL #FAIXAPRETA #CTA #ONETEAM #TECHIQUECONQUERSALL #DVDCOMINGSOON No tatame e na vida nem sempre as coisas acontecem como planejamos. Depois de vencer sua categoria, o Mason acabou sendo derrotado na final do absoluto. Durante os momentos difíceis, persevere. Lembre-se de bons momentos e continue sorrindo. Animado…

Today I took a moment to look around and was reminded of why I love this sport. I saw the athletes who all thought they …

Today I took a moment to look around and was reminded of why I love this sport. I saw the athletes who all thought they would win. They made sacrifices, paid for this opportunity of fulfilling their dream, in blood, sweat and years. Not to mention the financial burden of tickets, hotels, etc. Then I saw the coaches. They paid with their time, knowledge and money. There is no glory in coaching, we do it to support our athletes, who we see working hard everyday. We know the reality, for every champion there will be countless others who this year…

Ready or not here we come! #IBJJF #WORLDS #ALLWORK #NOPLAY #TECHNIQUECONQUERSALL @masonfowlermma

Ready or not here we come! #IBJJF #WORLDS #ALLWORK #NOPLAY #TECHNIQUECONQUERSALL @masonfowlermma

Success isn't solely measured by the titles or victories in life as much as it is the obstacles which we have to overcom…

Success isn't solely measured by the titles or victories in life as much as it is the obstacles which we have to overcome. In 2019 Rudson was on a tear till he hurt his knee. The past 2 years he has physically and mentally battled injury. He could no longer train like he wanted, could no longer compete with success and as a result lost his sponsors. This forced him to make hard decisions, give up his dream and choose a new career or do something about it. This past month he made a decision to do something about. Rudson…