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.

[4] Caio is known for his maxim "Technique Conquers All", an expression he has tested and proven through his successful victories in the open weight divisions.

Since retiring, Caio has helped develop Mikey Musumeci (the only four-time Black Belt American World Champion),[8] Mason Fowler, Yuri Simoes, Rudson Telles, Jeremy Jackson, Kaniela Kahuanui, and others.

[10] Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie → Reyson Gracie → Paulo Maurício Strauch → Caio Terra[11] *Absolute **Weight and Absolute [12] Terra was involved in a car accident in 2021 that left him with a hip injury that required surgery in order for him to continue practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu.