Our History
Sensei and Professor Tuan Cai, also known as Tom Cai, holds black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Jaime Canuto and initially trained in Judo with his two sons, dedicating himself to achieving his Shodan (black belt) in the discipline. Following this, Sensei Cai undertook a decade-long journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ultimately earning his second black belt.
During the COVID quarantine, Brandon Cai, his eldest son, set up Judo mats on their driveway outside every weekend to train with high school wrestling friends and manage the stress of the quarantine. As more friends joined, they inadvertently fostered strong healthy relationships and a sense of community with their students. Now a "Double Black-Belt," Sensei Cai, who values the principles of humility and kindness reflected in his children, is dedicated to sharing his expertise and discipline with a broader audience. This commitment inspired the founding of Cai Jiu-Jitsu Academy, where they offer training in traditional Kosen Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while proudly upholding the GFTeam ethos.
Professor Jaime Canuto, a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion, confers the rank of BJJ Black Belt upon Sensei Tuan Cai.
Professor Jaime Canuto and Master Julio, co-founder of GFTeam, extend their congratulations to Sensei Tuan Cai for achieving his black belt in BJJ.
Our Mission
Our goal is to advocate for community sports and competition through the instruction of traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kosen Judo, two disciplines that complement each other and cultivate a holistic martial artist, thoroughly equipped for self-defense. Our Academy promotes community bonding through in-house tournament events as well as participation in local community competitions for both traditional Judo and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is not just a martial art but also a way of life for many practitioners. Its ethos encompasses several key principles and values which includes respect, humility, discipline, persistence and patience, adaptability, community and camaraderie, self-defense and problem-solving, health and well-being. These ethos elements combine to create a rich tapestry of values that extend beyond the mat into each practitioners’ daily lives, influencing how they approach challenges, interact with others, and strive for personal growth. They are universally applicable, transcending age, size, and background, making them accessible to all.