The core of what we do, for children from six and adults of any level. Taught from the Caio Terra Academy curriculum.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art that uses technique, leverage and control rather than strength or size. There is no striking, so it can be trained at full intensity safely.
The whole sport is built on position. You work to pass your partner's legs, hold a dominant position once you are past them, and finish with a joint lock or a choke — and, from underneath, to defend, escape and reverse. Because nobody is being hit, two people can go at full resistance and simply tap when they are caught.
A session moves from a warm-up into the technique of the day, then drilling it with a partner, and usually ends in live rounds against someone who is genuinely resisting. That last part is what makes the techniques stick, and it is also where the conditioning comes from.
Progress is marked by belts — white, blue, purple, brown and black for adults, with their own coloured belts for children — and it is slow by design. Training is structured and progressive, with an emphasis on technical instruction, injury prevention and overall safety.
Before you come
What you need
| Kids | Adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Ages 6–15, split into 6–9 and 10–15. | Fundamentals for beginners, Intermediate/Advanced after that. |
| Experience | None. Children join at any point in the year and start with the basics. | None needed. Fundamentals is designed for complete beginners, and you decide yourself when to step up. |
| What to wear | Comfortable sportswear for a trial — a t-shirt and shorts or leggings without zippers. After that, which kit you need depends on the location; each block above states its rule. | Comfortable sportswear for a trial. After that you need a gi for the gi classes; each block above states the rule for that location. |
Try a day on the mats. Free.
No experience needed, and nothing to bring but sportswear. Message us and we will get you into the next class that fits.