RIVERS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
NEW LOCATION AS OF MAY 1, 2024!
850 E 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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ANNOUNCEMENT! Rivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Caio Terra Academy Lawrence Joining Forces
We are excited to announce a definitive merger agreement between Rivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Est. 2015) and Caio Terra Lawrence (Est. 2018), effective May 1. The merged academy will operate under the name Rivers BJJ and consist of instructors and students from both RBJJ and CTA at the current location of CTA Lawrence, 850 E 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Merger Benefits and Synergy
"Synergy" refers to the concept where the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. By joining forces, we will leverage our complementary strengths, resulting in a vast increase in combined knowledge, enhanced training programs, expanded class schedules, and access to a broader team of expert instructors.
Motivations for training differ, and we are here for them all.
We understand that people train BJJ for a variety of reasons, including for competition, self-defense, fitness, and a simple love of technique. These reasons don’t need to be mutually exclusive, of course, but our mission is to provide you a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere for you to be able to reach your goals, whether it be for health, to be a part of a supportive community, or to be competitive on the world stage.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions about the merger, and we look forward to see you soon!
Trevor and Charlie.
Trevor Rivers, Head Instructor and Owner, Rivers BJJ, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Charlie Hiersche, Head Instructor and Owner, CTA Lawrence, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Email: info@riversjiujitsu.com
Rivers BJJ is a Gustavo Dantas Association School located in Lawrence, KS, founded by GDJJ Third-degree black belt Trevor Rivers
This should be on your mind when learning a new concept or technique. Why do it in the first place? Why this particular angle? Why does this leverage work the way it does? How can I apply this in a new situation? It is not enough to know a technique, you must be able to understand the reasoning behind the technique. This way you can develop a problem-solving growth mindset that will ultimately help you both on and off the mats. We encourage questions during class, no matter if you are there for your first day or your thousandth.
The Big Question: WHY?
Kids and adult classes at the same time, thanks to two rooms
BJJ often becomes a family affair, with either a child or parent starting first, then eventually bringing others in. We will be offering kids class in one room and adult concepts and fundamental classes in the next room, so if your time is limited, parents can get a work out in too!