Caio Terra

Sources for this profile

• Caio Terra Online, ‘About Caio Terra.’ ↗(opens in a new tab)

  • In a first-person biography on his own site, Caio Terra says he began jiu-jitsu in 2002 at age 16 because his mother was concerned for the physically smaller teenager’s safety, and that he initially did not like it. He says he received a black belt from Paulo Mauricio Strauch and Reyson Gracie in 2006 after three years of dedicated training.

    Where in the source: About Caio Terra — opening biography (the 2002 start at 16, his smaller size, his mother’s concern and initial reluctance) and Dedicated Training (Strauch, Reyson Gracie and the 2006 black belt).

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

  • Terra’s first-person biography says that restricted gym access led him to build a mat room at home, where he trained four to five times a day while studying jiu-jitsu.

    Where in the source: About Caio Terra — Dedicated Training section, after the account of training under Strauch and Reyson Gracie.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

  • Terra’s site says he began instructing in 2004, moved to the United States to teach and train at Cesar Gracie Academies in 2007, opened an academy in San Jose in 2011, started the Caio Terra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association in 2012, and launched Caio Terra Online in 2014.

    Where in the source: About Caio Terra — On teaching & Giving Back section, which gives the 2004, 2007, 2011, 2012 and 2014 sequence.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

  • In the 3 year black belt section of his own site, Terra says he won the IBJJF Black Belt World Championship in the gi in 2008 and 2013.

    Where in the source: About Caio Terra — 3 year black belt section, final sentence listing the 2008 and 2013 IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (Gi) wins.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

• IBJJF, ‘2026 Jiu-Jitsu Con Official Seminar Schedule,’ Brasa entry. ↗(opens in a new tab)

  • An official 2026 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Con schedule lists Caio Terra as a Brasa seminar instructor and describes him as holding ten consecutive No-Gi World titles.

    Where in the source: Saturday, September 5th — Brasa seminar entry naming Caio Terra, Rodrigo ‘Comprido’ Medeiros and Mason Fowler, followed by the ten-consecutive-title description.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

• Caio Terra Social Project, ‘Message from the founder.’ ↗(opens in a new tab)

  • In a founder message for the Caio Terra Social Project, Terra says his 2008 world-championship goal was realized, that he opened the Caio Terra Academy in San Jose in 2011, and that his current focus is sharing what he learned to help others pursue their goals.

    Where in the source: Caio Terra Social Project — Message from the founder, beginning with jiu-jitsu’s impact on his life and continuing through the 2008 and 2011 milestones.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

  • The Caio Terra Social Project says its mission is to assist people pursuing Brazilian jiu-jitsu dreams and prepare them for life beyond the mat; its sponsorship section says that, with donor help, the project will sponsor and provide mentorship to people willing to work and make sacrifices toward their goals.

    Where in the source: Caio Terra Social Project home — Mission statement and Sponsorships sections, above the founder message.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13

• Caio Terra Association, ‘Resources,’ Our Curriculum section. ↗(opens in a new tab)

  • The Caio Terra Association resource page says its academies use a three-part curriculum: CTA for beginners, CTB for retention and broader development, and CTC for higher-level colored-belt instruction.

    Where in the source: Caio Terra Association Resources — Our Curriculum section, describing CTA, CTB and CTC and their intended student groups.

    Accessed: 2026-09-13