Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto Kids & Teen Programs
2695 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto Kids & Teen Programs offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, martial arts, and self defense for children and teens. The program takes place in a family friendly, professional academy setting.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
The kids and teen programs are part of Caio Terra Academy, which serves as the home of 12-time world champion Caio Terra. Caio Terra has been instructing students and producing world champions since 2004. In 2007, he moved to the United States to teach and train at Cesar Gracie Academies, and in 2011 he opened his own academy, the Institute of Martial Arts, in San Jose, which was renamed Caio Terra Academy in 2014. The academy follows a one team philosophy and states that Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, with programs for different ages, skill levels, and goals, including learning self defense, getting in shape, or pursuing high-level competition. The Caio Terra Association reports having over 50 affiliates nationwide and describes all-gym-access memberships that allow training at any Caio Terra Academy in the Bay Area. The academy offers a free, no-obligation 2-day trial of all programs, with a free trial available to Bay Area residents only.
The academy notes that it has specialized classes for toddlers, youth, and teens, alongside an award winning adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. It states that it embraces working together to improve the lives of families, students, and communities, described as “the Caio Terra way.” The Caio Terra Academy, Palo Alto, is described as the current home of 12-time world champion Caio Terra and offers an award winning adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in addition to the kids and teen programs.
Parent and visitor testimonials describe the academy as welcoming, with top quality instruction and attention from competitors and coaches, and mention noticeable progress for kids in a short period of time. Visitors from out of town describe receiving a warm and friendly welcome, and one family states that CTA has been a positive and motivating force for them.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
The kids and teen programs are part of Caio Terra Academy, which serves as the home of 12-time world champion Caio Terra. Caio Terra has been instructing students and producing world champions since 2004. In 2007, he moved to the United States to teach and train at Cesar Gracie Academies, and in 2011 he opened his own academy, the Institute of Martial Arts, in San Jose, which was renamed Caio Terra Academy in 2014. The academy follows a one team philosophy and states that Jiu Jitsu is for everyone, with programs for different ages, skill levels, and goals, including learning self defense, getting in shape, or pursuing high-level competition. The Caio Terra Association reports having over 50 affiliates nationwide and describes all-gym-access memberships that allow training at any Caio Terra Academy in the Bay Area. The academy offers a free, no-obligation 2-day trial of all programs, with a free trial available to Bay Area residents only.
The academy notes that it has specialized classes for toddlers, youth, and teens, alongside an award winning adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. It states that it embraces working together to improve the lives of families, students, and communities, described as “the Caio Terra way.” The Caio Terra Academy, Palo Alto, is described as the current home of 12-time world champion Caio Terra and offers an award winning adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program in addition to the kids and teen programs.
Parent and visitor testimonials describe the academy as welcoming, with top quality instruction and attention from competitors and coaches, and mention noticeable progress for kids in a short period of time. Visitors from out of town describe receiving a warm and friendly welcome, and one family states that CTA has been a positive and motivating force for them.
Last updated March 17, 2026.
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