ABOUT CGA

What makes Celestial
Grappling Academy Different?

Membership: While our academy offers high-level training, and many of our students are focused on competition, we provide appropriate instruction for all skill and fitness levels. We welcome all students whether your interest is in competition, recreation, fitness or self defense. 

Goal-Oriented: Whatever your goals are with jiu jitsu, you will receive gold-standard training in modern No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, focusing on the latest techniques and strategies which have proven to dominate the competitive scene. The gym’s foundation is based on relentless hard work, discipline, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to excellence that permeates every aspect of training.

Standards: Professor JR sets high standards and encourages perfection with every repetition so that his students continuously thrive. Professor JR also strives to help natural competitors and exceptionally driven individuals to consistently challenge their limits and excel. Although Professor Caballero maintains exceptionally high standards and strives for perfection in every class, he also shows patience and provides additional instruction for those who need it.

Curriculum: Professor JR’s training is geared towards teaching excellent technique, promoting a strong work ethic and making sure his students develop a wide range of skills. Although Professor JR recognizes that jiu jitsu practitioners tend to prefer certain submissions and strategies, his focus is on helping students become diverse grapplers who are ready to perform in and/or against various grappling styles.

Professionalism: In addition to providing a vast opportunity for his students to grow as submission grapplers, Professor Caballero demands professionalism, humbleness, and the highest degree of sportsmanship from all his students

Holistic Development: CGA emphasizes growth both on and off the mats as the curriculum incorporates mental and character development alongside physical and technical skills. This comprehensive approach may be more all-encompassing than traditional methods.

Personalized Instruction:  Given Professor Caballero’s high-level competitive background and focus on developing champions, his approach is laser focused on personalized instruction and attention to individual student progress compared to traditional group-based teaching methods. JR’s attention to detail and individualized instruction fosters an environment for elite-level competitors in submission grappling.