Brooklyn’s Premiere Facilityfor your Child’s Development Success
The team at JAO MAA – Caio Terra BJJ have dedicated themselves to improving the quality of life for their students. Through the teaching of martial arts, JAO MAA – Caio Terra BJJ instructors have been trained to be the most effective teachers, coaches, and role models possible.


Where should my child go?
Between public school and private school, finding the right teacher, what’s the best district, the list goes on. If you’re like most parents, you look at your child and wonder what kind of person they will grow up to be. You realize as a parent, you have a big influence on that outcome and it can be a bit overwhelming at times.
There’s Soccer, Gymnastics, Dance, Baseball, then you ask yourself will they sit on the bench, what life skills will they learn, how will this really benefit my child, and a million other questions run through your head. You realize that it is up to you to make the right choices to give your child the tools to make the best life possible. No pressure right?

Where should my child go?
One of those choices is clear, and that is enrolling in MARTIAL ARTS. The life-skills benefits alone such as focus, confidence, and self-discipline will give your child the best chance at succeeding in life. They will learn to be more goal-oriented and the value of always doing the right thing.
It takes a “Village” to raise kids and you can count on us to be your partner. We nurture their individuality while teaching them to be resilient in the challenges facing kids today. Our team will give your child the attention they deserve while making sure they are always engaged and having fun. We help promote the values you teach at home like working together and treating each other with respect.

Outstanding Benefits

As you age, your muscles begin to age, too, and may lose some of their density and strength. This is why it is important to keep your muscles in use and to work on strengthening them. When you take an adult martial arts class, your muscles will be in constant use, helping them to stay strong. In addition, you will also build greater muscle mass, which in turn will give your body a more toned, healthy appearance.

Adult martial arts classes require you to remain active, which will keep you burning the calories and losing weight. Additionally, as previously discussed, you will be building muscle mass, which will also help you to improve your metabolism and allow you to burn more calories at a rapid pace. You’ll be able to fight off obesity with ease.

For many adults, a toned, lean body is enough reason for increased confidence; however, the self-defense skills that are taught in martial arts can also help your self-assurance. If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation, you will be better able to manage your emotions and not be afraid. Knowing that you have the skills necessary to protect yourself from harm will help you to be confident and act in a more effective manner, even during the most troubling of times.

It’s easy for adults to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Between work, kids, and general household duties, it seems like the worries never end. By taking an adult martial arts class, you will be able to blow off some steam and relieve yourself of some of life’s stresses in a healthy and efficient manner. The more you participate in martial arts, the calmer you will be.

Martial arts requires great skill and concentration. You will learn to act fast in order to defend yourself against your opponent’s attacks. This will not only help you to improve your reflexes, but your concentration, as well. You will be required to focus with intensity on details and anticipate your opponent’s next move before they’ve even blinked.

In order to master the skills they are being taught and advance through belt ranks, your child will have to exercise superior listening skills. Kids who aren’t always adept when it comes to paying attention to what they’re told can benefit from the verbal instruction and one-on-one work in their dojo. Parents come to us with their jaws on the floor because their children are saying yes sir and yes ma’am at home and at school. The BIGGEST improvement parents see is that they don’t have to tell their kids to do something more than once!
there is something you as a parent can do
Whether your child is shy, outgoing, has a hard time listening, etc, there is something you as a parent can do. Hundreds of parents JUST LIKE YOU have put their kids in our amazing children’s martial arts program and not only have they seen a complete turn around in behavior, but their children’s grades have gone through the roof!
We are inviting you to take the next step and try our martial arts program for 4 weeks. In those 4 weeks, you will see your child stand taller, make strong eye contact, and speak with a confidence like never before. You’ll be able to see and experience all of the benefits martial arts can give your son or daughter without the nervousness or risk. We assure you that martial arts will be one of the BEST gifts you can give your child this year!
We look forward to teaching your child on our practice floor soon!