Caio Terra Academy Kirkland

Caio Terra Academy Kirkland teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing under the Caio Terra Association. Founder and head instructor Endo Cleofe is an IBJJF brown belt who trained under black belts Cindy Hales and Miriam Cardoza.

Adult BJJ alternates gi and no-gi days, with weekday classes at 7 AM, noon and in the evening, plus labwork drilling sessions. The school says beginners and experienced students are both welcome. Adult boxing works on technical striking, footwork mechanics and conditioning.

Kids have their own BJJ and boxing classes. The school says its kids BJJ program teaches non-violent conflict resolution, body control and self-confidence. Kids classes run in gi and no-gi formats on a spring subfloor mat system that the school says is built to protect developing joints. Kids boxing sticks to heavy bag work, focus mitts with instructors, shadowboxing and footwork drills.

The first class is free. Boxing newcomers without gloves can borrow gear for that first class. Each additional family member gets a discount on membership (as of November 2026).