Caio Terra

Quick Facts

Full Name	Caio Terra
Occupation	Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1986(1986-02-08)
Age	38
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Aquarius

Caio Terra Biography

Caio Terra is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on February 8, 1986 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and is well-known as one of the best in the sport. He won his second World Championship in 2013 and was awarded his fifth Silver Medal in seven years at the 2016 Games in California.

He was a trainer for He helped train Carlos Condit ahead of his UFC 154 bout with Georges St-Pierre. in preparation for his UFC 154 fight with Georges St- Pierre.

His promotion “landed” on the same year in which the IBJJF set minimum time frames for each belt, making it mandatory for a brown belt to stay in this belt division for a minimum of 1 year before being promoted. As Caio had not hit the time frame outlined by the federation, he was blocked from competing at the 2007 Brazilian Nationals (Brasileiro). Later that year, and although the federation had plans to veto Caio from the World Championship, the IBJJF made a last minute exception accepting his entry for competition. This was the last time someone with less than 1 year experience at brown belt was legally allowed to compete as a black belt in an IBJJF tournament.

In 2017 Caio retired from No Gi competition and decided to focus his energy on his team. Since retiring Caio has helped develop Mikey Musumeci, the only 3 time Black Belt American World Champion, Mason Fowler, Rudson Telles, Jeremy Jackson, Kaniela Kahuanui are some of the top prospects in our sport today.

His mother was the first to support him in his efforts to end school bullying through jiu-jitsu. Kim’s brother is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor.

Caio Terra Net Worth

Caio Terra is one of the richest Martial Artist from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Caio Terra 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being bullied at school, he began to practice jiu-jitsu in 2000. His career began at the Fight Zone Academy in his teens.

Between 2008 and 2015, he won eight consecutive World Nogi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships.

Caio Terra (born 1986 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitor and world champion. Caio began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2003 and received his black belt in 2006, making his promotion to black belt one of the quickest recorded in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Caio Terra height Not available right now. Caio weight 55 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Caio Terra Dating?

According to our records, Caio Terra is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Caio Terra’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Caio Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Caio Terra celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Caio Terra

1. Caio Terra is a 12-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
2. He has won gold medals in both gi and no-gi competitions.
3. Terra is known for his technical and innovative approach to BJJ.
4. He has authored several instructional books and DVDs on BJJ.
5. Terra runs his own academy, Caio Terra Academy, with locations worldwide.
6. He was born in Brazil but now resides in San Jose, California.
7. Terra started training BJJ at the age of 14.
8. He is considered one of the best featherweight competitors in history.
9. In addition to BJJ, he also competes in submission grappling tournaments.
10. Terra has defeated many high-level opponents throughout his career.

Who gave Caio Terra his black belt?

On 28 September 2020, Terra was awarded with the 4th degree on his BJJ Black Belt from Master Paulo Mauricio Strauch.

How long did it take Caio Terra to get his black belt?

Jiu Jitsu had become a part of his life. Within three years of dedicated training, Caio Terra would receive his black belt under Grandmaster Stauch and Reyson Gracie in 2006.

Where does Caio Terra teach?

The Caio Terra Academy , located in San Jose, California, is the headquarters of the Caio Terra Association and home to 12-time world champion Caio Terra. At CTA we believe in the one-team philosophy! Although we love to train hard and compete, martial art values and respect for each other always come first.

What belt is Caio Terra?

Caio Terra is a jiu-jitsu black belt and multiple time gi and no-gi IBJJF world champion. He is known for his innovative guard play, and for his quick ascent to black belt. Terra was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1986. He received his black belt from Paulo Strauch and Reyson Gracie in July 2006.

Who trained Caio Terra?

Caio Terra is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Master Paulo Maurício Strauch being also one of this sport’s most accomplished rooster-weights (57,50 kg/127.0 lbs).