Caio Terra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caio Terra |
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| Born | February 8, 1986 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Residence | San Jose, California, United States |
| Team | Caio Terra Association (BRASA CTA) |
| Rank | 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Brazil |
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| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Championship | ||
| Gold | 2008 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2009 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2010 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2011 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2012 California, USA | -57kg |
| Gold | 2013 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2016 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2017 California, USA | -57kg |
| No-Gi World Championship | ||
| Gold | 2008 California, USA | -61.5kg |
| Gold | 2009 California, USA | -61.5kg |
| Gold | 2010 California, USA | -61.5kg |
| Gold | 2011 California, USA | -61.5kg |
| Gold | 2012 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Gold | 2013 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Gold | 2014 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Gold | 2015 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Gold | 2016 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Gold | 2017 California, USA | -54.5kg |
| Pan Championship | ||
| Silver | 2010 California, USA | -64kg |
| Gold | 2011 California, USA | -64kg |
| Gold | 2012 California, USA | -57kg |
| Gold | 2013 California, USA | -57kg |
| Silver | 2015 California, USA | -57kg |
| Nogi Pan Championship | ||
| Gold | 2010 New York, USA | -61.5kg |
| Gold | 2011 New York, USA | -61.5kg |
| Bronze | 2013 New York, USA | -61.5kg |
| European Nogi Championship | ||
| Gold | 2013 Rome, Italy | Absolute |
| Gold | 2013 Rome, Italy | -56.5kg |
Caio Terra, born on February 8, 1986, is a famous Brazilian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete and a world champion. He started learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003. In just three years, by 2006, he earned his black belt. This was one of the fastest times anyone has ever reached the black belt level in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu history!
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Caio Terra's Amazing Career
Becoming a Black Belt
When Caio Terra earned his black belt, the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) had just set new rules. These rules said that a brown belt had to compete for at least one year before becoming a black belt. Because Caio hadn't met this time limit, he was not allowed to compete in the 2007 Brazilian Nationals.
However, later that year, the IBJJF made a special exception for him. They allowed him to compete in the World Championship. This was the last time someone with less than one year as a brown belt was allowed to compete as a black belt in an IBJJF event.
His Famous Saying and Academy
Caio Terra is well-known for his motto: "Technique Conquers All." This means that good technique can help you win, no matter how big or strong your opponent is. He has proven this many times by winning in "open weight" divisions. In these divisions, athletes of all sizes compete against each other.
Today, Caio Terra trains and owns the Caio Terra Academy in San Jose, California. He also runs Caio Terra Online, which is a website where he and other instructors teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to students and other academies around the world.
Focusing on His Team
In 2017, Caio decided to stop competing in "No-Gi" events. No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu is when athletes don't wear the traditional uniform (gi). He wanted to focus his energy on helping his team members grow. Since then, he has helped many talented athletes, including Mikey Musumeci, who is the only American to win four black belt World Championships. He also helped athletes like Mason Fowler and Yuri Simoes.
During the time of the coronavirus pandemic, the Caio Terra Academy had to close temporarily. On September 28, 2020, Caio Terra received his 4th degree on his BJJ black belt from his teacher, Master Paulo Mauricio Strauch. This is a very high honor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Caio Terra's Teachers
Caio Terra learned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through a special line of instructors:
- Mitsuyo Maeda
- Carlos Gracie
- Reyson Gracie
- Paulo Maurício Strauch
- Caio Terra
Caio Terra's Achievements
Caio Terra has won many important championships throughout his career:
- He was an IBJJF World Champion in 2008 and 2013.
- He won the IBJJF World No-Gi Championship ten times, from 2008 to 2017!
- He was an IBJJF Pan American Champion in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
- He won the IBJJF European Open Champion multiple times (2014-2018).
- He also won the IBJJF European No-Gi Open Champion in 2013.
- He was a runner-up (second place) at the IBJJF World Championship several times.
Caio Terra's Personal Life
In 2021, Caio Terra was in a car accident. He hurt his hip and needed surgery. This surgery was important so he could keep practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which he loves.
See also
- World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- World Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- Pan-American Championship
- Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
- European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship
- European Nogi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championship
