Caio Terra vs. Jeff Glover at Metamoris Pro

Caio Terra is one of those Jiu-Jitsu champions who study the art thoroughly, analyzing each position and its qualities for his game and his students’. The study always yields results, as seen at the latest Worlds, in Long Beach.

The owner of a sharp guard and terrific guard passes, the roosterweight was asked by GRACIEMAG to help you hone your top game. Next, learn five tips from Caio Terra to bulldoze guard players.

1. Toe always on the ground

“Keep your toes always on the ground, no matter the position. Anytime you’re one top, you need to have your toes on the ground, unless you’re passing guard standing. You will always need your toes to give you leverage and a lot of forward pressure, and to not let your opponent push you back. The toes also help you have better posture.”

2. Knees always opened

“Whenever possible, keep your knees opened to strive for a better base and to be able to use your hands to attack, instead of having to prop them to avoid falling or getting swept. Often losing balance is the first step toward getting subbed.”

3. Always control the hips

“As you try to pass tight, try to control your opponent’s hips so he can’t move much. This stops them from recovering guard and attempting any acrobatic attacks or spins.”

4. Knees in the middle to avoid the closed guard

“One error made by most beginners is trying to pass the open guard with both knees on the ground. If one of the knees isn’t held up and in the middle of your opponent’s hip, they can close the guard easily. I deem the closed guard to be a mount from the bottom, because the positions are similar. All that changes is the place, but the concept is the same. Instead of letting the person close the guard to only then start working on the pass, keep your knee always in the middle.”

5. Closed elbows

“As you pass standing, it’s good to avoid relaxing and leaving your elbows opened – this makes it easier for the guard player to sweep or submit you. Besides, they may have control of the grips. Keep your elbows closed and lower one of their knees, opening the guard.”

Caio Terra wants you to join GRACIEMAG’s VIP Area

Eight-time world champion Caio Terra and GRACIEMAG have come together to offer you the chance of winning an amazing prize.

The black belt will be launching next December 15 his online training program and he wants you to have a taste of the awesome techniques he will be teaching.

All you have to do is join GRACIEMAG’s VIP Area for free by filling up your name and email in the red bar below.

Doing that, you will be entering the chance to win ONE MONTH FREE of Caio’s online training.

In the next six weeks, we will have six raffles where one lucky member of our VIP area will get one month of free access to the program.

The first raffle happens next Monday, November 25.

In the video below, Caio invites you to join GRACIEMAG’s VIP area and shows an exclusive position.

Join our VIP Area and get the chance of winning one month of free online training with Caio Terra from GRACIEMAG on Vimeo.

See who won one month free of Caio Terra’s online training

Seven times world champion (Gi and No-Gi) Caio Terra is well known as one of the most talented Jiu-Jitsu players there is.

Currently placing 5th in the IBJJF black belt ranking, Terra is also one of the most requested Jiu-Jitsu professors in the market.

With all that in mind, he has come up with a groundbreaking online training system that will be available soon.

And you can already enroll to receive world class training from Caio Terra and in doing so you earn the chance to win one month FREE.

So, don’t miss out and register now.

And the first winner was just announced: Kristy Kirkland

Just click on caioterra.com and fill in your info for the next raffles to come.

Caio Terra in 2012

Black belt Caio Terra can be easily called “Mr. Worlds No-Gi”. The roosterweight has competed in each one of the 6 editions of the event, since 2007. With all that presence, results came naturally. Caio is a five-time world no-gi champion. Only in 2007 he was not on the top of the podium, having to settle for a silver medal. Getting ready for another one, next November 2-3, in Long Beach, California, Caio talked a little about why he likes so much to compete at the Worlds No-Gi.

“For me, the Worlds No-Gi is the most important no-gi event there is. All the weight divisions are there and it is organized by the IBJJF. I like to study Jiu-Jitsu a lot, both with the gi and without it. I try to become comfortable in every part of the match, in any position, which creates an advantage for me when I attack or counter-attack.”

Caio also spoke of what the beginners have to pay attention on when venturing in the no-gi universe.

“Gi and no-gi are very different. They look the same but they are practically different sports. A lot of people say that to be good without the gi you have to train with the gi and I think that helps, but it helps in the same amount as a guy who wants to be good with the gi training without the gi. Without the gi you have to gather all the technique details a lot faster otherwise you loose the position. That makes you speed up the development of each position. So, my tip is to study no-gi Jiu-Jitsu as much as you can”.

Finally, Terra talks a bit about his wins at the Worlds No-Gi.

“I’m the only athlete with five titles in a row in the event. I don’t even like to choose one that is special, because all of them have the same value. I enter every event to have fun and to compete with people I didn’t fight yet.”

After this inspiring talk with Caio Terra, hurry and register now to compete at the 2013 Worlds No-Gi. Go to IBJJF.com. The registration deadline is October 25.

Watch Caio Terra competing in 2012:

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