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Fight To Win 43 card features Lyndhurst BJJ students

The Fight To Win 43 card features Lyndhurst BJJ students Sean Yadimarco and Caitlin McManus from the Savarese BJJ Academy. The event will take place at Central Regional High School in Bayville NJ on August 5th. Yadimarco will take on Alex Nemeth from the Vitor Shoalin Academy and McManus will take on Natalie Bryjova  the Diesel Training Center.

Tickets available

There are tickets are available for $600 Front Row Table (10 seats), $60 Front row table seats, $500 2^nd Row Table (10 seats), $50 2^nd row table seat or $40 General Admission.

Fight Card

 

Main Event

Black Belt NOGI Heavy Weight Title Fight

Tom Deblass (Ocean County BJJ) vs Joao Assis (CheckMat)

210lbs Black Belt NOGI

Kory Acchione (Madama Jiu Jitsu) vs Tex Johnson (Unity)

155lbs Black Belt NOGI

Jeff Lentz (Lentz MMA) vs Thiago Brito (G13)

125lbs Black Belt Gi

Kristian Woodmansee (Atos) vs Chris Noonan (Hive Martial Arts)

165lbs Black Belt NOGI

Frankie Roberts (Silver Fox BJJ) vs Steven Barnett (Inferno MMA)

210lbs Black Belt Gi

Steve Mathis (Triton Fight Center) vs Radji Bryson-Barrett (Team Jucao)

200lbs Black Belt NOGI

Joseph Kuchta  (Madama Jiu Jitsu) vs Joseph Marino (Pellegrino Jiu Jitsu)

180lbs Black Belt NOGI

Garret Lavaggi (Ocean County BJJ) vs Greg Soto (Precision Jiu jisu)

Heavy Weight Black Belt GI

Eric Johnson (Osagame BJJ) vs Mark Fitzpatrick (Pellegrino MMA)

165lbs Brown Belt Gi

Marcus Johnson (Garden State BJJ) vs Christopher Brookens (Robson Moura)

185lbs Brown Belt NOGI

Michael Oettinger (Renzo Gracie) vs George Sullivan (Pellegrino MMA)

140lbs Brown Belt Gi

Natalie Bryjova (Diesel Training) vs Caitlin McManus (Savarese BJJ)

170lbs Brown Belt NOGi

Howard Niego (Renzo Gracie) vs Jay Isip (Pellegrino MMA)

160lbs Brown Belt NOGI

Nick Manela (Gracie Barra) vs Andrew Branch (AMA FIGHT CLUB)

200LBS BROWN BELT GI

URIJAH SUAREZ (BALANCE) VS MATTHEW HOLTHAUS (PELLEGRINO MMA)

150LBS BROWN BELT NOGI

JASON PATTON (MARTINEZ BJJ) VS ASHURE ELBANNA (DANTE RIVERA BJJ)

135LBS BROWN BELT GI

KYLE HUANG (ROOTS ATHLETICS) VS TINH TUPY (PELLEGRINO MMA)

185LBS PURPLE BELT NOGI

DAVID MATIAS GONZALEZ (OCBJJ) VS GUI MITONE (MADAMA)

115LBS PURPLE BELT GI

MELISSA FEINBERG (TRITON FIGHT CENTER) VS ANDREA JORDAN (PELLEGRINO MMA)

160LBS PURPLE BELT NOGI

AMANDA LEVE (RABJJ) VS BRITTNEY ELKIN (EASTON BJJ)

170LBS PURPLE BELT GI

JUSTIN GIOVE (INFERNO MMA) VS JOE MOZDEN (BALANCE)

215lbs PURPLE BELT NOGI

BILLY JOHNSON (SUB FORCE BJJ) VS ED MCCAY (OCBJJ)

145LBS PURPLE BELT GI

VALOR BOYER (127 BJJ) VS CHRIS TUZENEU (PELLEGRINO MMA)

155LBS PIURPLE BELT NOGI

ANDREW VIDAL (BRUNSWICK BJJ) VS NATHAN RAY (ADVANCED MARTIAL ARTS)

165LBS PURPLE BELT GI

ALEX NEMETH (VITOR SHAOLIN BJJ) VS SEAN YADIMARCO (SAVARESE BJJ)

175LBS PURPLE BELT NOGI

BRIAN DEMURO (SJBJJ) VS RYAN MCCARTHY (INFERNO MMA)

155LBS PURPLE BELT NOGI

JESUS MALAGA (MADAMA) VS CHRIS GRUSEMEYER (BALANCE)

HEAVY WEIGHT PURPLE BELT GI

ALAN WRIGHT (BULLPEN) VS GIL ISABEL (DANTE RIVERIA BJJ)

110lbs BLUE BELT GI

Júlia Balmante (BTT) VS GABBY ETZEL (THE HIVE)

165LBS TEEN NOGI

BRIAN RAST (NORTH JERSEY MMA) VS SAVION MARANON (COVEL BJJ)

70LBS YELLOW BELT GI

NICK COLALILO (NICK CATONES MMA) VS LEVI FOOTE (THE HIVE)

Recent Savarese BJJ Promotions

There have been a bunch of recent Savarese BJJ promotions. Many of our students made goals at the beginning of the year to improve and so many of them have done just that. Here is a list of all the students who have gone up in rank in the past 3 months:

Blackbelt:

Brian Procel was recently promoted to blackbelt, only the 4th under Professor Savarese. Blackbelt is a tough rank to earn at Savarese BJJ, kudos to Brian for getting that hard earned belt.

Purplebelt:

Leo Alves
Ariana Zeppetelli
Sean Yadimarco
Pete O’Connor
Caitlin McManus
Elliot Santiago
Andrew Kuntz
Eric Estevez-Purplebelt 3rd stripe
Joe O’Connor -Purplebelt 1st Stripe
Brian O’Connor-Purplebelt 1st Stripe

Bluebelt

Ed Vecchione
Ivette Ponte
Craig Lum
Alex Cole
Rochelle Cole​
Rich Jimenez
David Geissler
Tom O’Connor-Bluebelt 4th stripe
Mike O’Connoe-Bluebelt 2nd stripe
Baba Ojo- Bluebelt 2nd stripe
Clinton Haque-Bluebelt 2nd stripe
Jack Z-Bluebelt 1st Stripe
Steve McNicholas-Bluebelt 1st stripe
Tony Urena-Bluebelt 1st stripe
Pete Bouzalakos-Bluebelt 1st stripe

Yellow belt

Theresa Zeppetelli

Whitebelt

Djendy Denot-4th stripe
Christina Mastroeni-3rd Stripe
Kevin Wilton-2nd stripe
Dave Veloso-2nd Stripe
Peter Valdivia-2nd Stripe
Donna Valdivia-2nd Stripe
Jenn Roldan- 1st Stripe
Carlos Aviles-1st stripe
Maverick Garcia-1st Stripe

Recent Savarese BJJ Promotions

Grapplers Planet Featured An Article About Lyndhurst Martial Arts Instructor

Last week Grapplers Planet featured an article about Lyndhurst Martial Arts Instructor, Professor Sean Bermudez. He who is the Head Children’s Program Instructor at Savarese BJJ Academy. In the article, Professor Bermudez details his struggles with ADHD growing up and even into his early 20’s. Also in the article, he talks about how the lessons he has learned in Jiu-Jitsu have helped him with this disorder. Furthermore, he defines what it was like growing up with people who didn’t quite understand his hyperactivity. Many people go through life fighting this on a daily basis. Professor Bermudez wrote this article in hopes that he might be able to help others dealing with what he has.

Below you can find a quote from the article written by Professor Bermudez.

“I found Jiu-Jitsu. The focus required to improve is so great that you really can’t give in to the ADHD. You have to fight it and conquer the need to lose your attention. My desire to reach my goals in Jiu-Jitsu helps keep me in line. The training helps expel the surplus of nervous energy and I am able to focus on other things.”

Click Here to View the Article in Full.

How to find out more information about Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

To find out more information on the academy, call 201 933-5134 or fill out the contact form on the front page of our site.

About Savarese BJJ

Savarese Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a Lyndhurst, NJ based martial arts school. Offering classes for men, women and children, the academy has something for everyone. The Owner/Head Instructor Chris Savarese has trained directly with and received his Black Belt from the world renowned Gracie Family. Also, Savarese BJJ is one of the few schools still teaching the original curriculum of the Gracie Academy in Brazil.

Brian Procel – New Savarese BJJ blackbelt

Jersey City resident Brian Procel is Savarese BJJ’s newest blackbelt. Before over 150 in class wednesday, Procel realized his lifelong dream in front of teammates and family. He is only the 4th student to receive a blackbelt from Professor Chris Savarese. The Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu Academy promoted many others to blue and purplebelt as well.

Special Night

It was a very special night tonight at Savarese BJJ as Professor Savarese promoted Brian Procel to blackbelt. Savarese spoke of the commitment Brian has and always had, even as an 18 yr old bluebelt riding a skateboard from Jersey City to Lyndhurst every day to train. He is the ultimate role model for our younger students, as he has tested himself in every format of grappling. He has fought in the cage at Cage Grappling, all the BJJ tournaments across the East Coast and the prestigeous World Championships in CA. Procel is the first to help younger students, knows his self-defense inside and out and is always the last guy on the mat every single night. Brian then gave a fantastic speech to his teammates to end the night.

Others promoted

Many of our lower belts were promoted as well. Professor Savarese spoke of this bluebelt class, calling it the best he’s ever had in the school’s 11 years. The group was also very successful in competition, being at the lead of a group that has won over 10 team titles in the last 3 years. 

Purplebelt:
Leo Alves
Ariana Zeppetelli
Sean Yadimarco
Pete O’Connor
Caitlin McManus
Elliot Santiago
Andrew Kuntz

Bluebelt
Ed Vecchione
Ivette Ponte
Craig Lum
Alex Cole
Rochelle Cole

Yellow belt
Theresa Zeppetelli

Savarese BJJ team pic

Savarese Jiu-Jitsu students compete at World BJJ Championship

5 Savarese jiu-Jitsu students competed at World BJJ Championship in Long Beach, CA last weekend. The event, held at the Walter Pyramid at California State Long Beach, had over 1000 competitors from all over the world. First to compete were the bluebelts, Leo Alves, Caitln McManus, Ariana Zeppetelli and Sean Yadimarco. While everyone did well in their divisions, Zeppetelli had the strongest showing finishing 1 match from the medal round. Next was brownbelt Brian Procel, coming off a strong showing last year which included a 39 second submission. he fared well this year year as well, winning one of his matches in which was down 5-0 and came back to win, showing a never give up attitude.

Message from Professor Savarese about the competition team

All of our fighters are done competing and I wanted to take a brief moment to speak about this weekend before we go back to watch the blackbelts compete at 4pm. I wanted to once again say a HUGE thank you to all the businesses, Savarese BJJ students and parents and friends and family that donated $ to make this possible. It is very hard for BJJ practitioners who don’t have a sponsor and aren’t from CA to make it out here to test themselves against the best and try to accomplish a dream. A big congrats to our competitors who all performed so well this weekend. The level of jiu-jitsu here is off the charts and has to be seen in person. Props to you for having the guts to try and for not being afraid to fail. I’m proud to be your instructor. We had a lot of wins here this weekend and even the matches we lost, all but 1 we had our chances to win and that is all we can ask. Congrats again and on behalf of my team, thank you . OSS.

Notes from the Worlds

Things I noticed at 2017 Worlds (for those who care):

1) The berimbolo was absent. I always have hated the berimbolo but I have to admit, it has really has a HUGE effect on the passing game and people understanding how to use their chest and smash. This leads me to #2

2) People’s guard passing has definitely improved. And more people smash passing. People were staying lower to pass and not standing as much.

3) The closed Guard is back in style. I have always preached that there are more submission attacks than any other guard and many of the top new guys are playing a closed guard to submit or even to go into their DLR and X off of guard breaks. A lot of High Guard, walking legs up and armlocks.

4) A lot of over/under passing. And not just from MG/Alliance teams. I have a feeling many of using technology to advanced their games (Faria DVD) and Lovato and BJJ Library (smash passing)

5)The lowerbelts are getting better and better every year. The amount of talent at bluebelt on Thursday was insane. Jonathon Alves from ATOS is insane, is possibly the best bluebelt I have seen in my 20+ years of BJJ. that Pedro kid from Gordo’s was excellent. At purple, Jon Gracie won Absolute at 166lbs! Tha is so impressive. At Brownbelt, even though he took 2nd, Rolando Sampson was unreal to watch, so impressive.

6) The womens divisions seem to get deeper every year. Its seems that not long ago, there was 1-2 women that you knew were gonna win. Not anymore. Division are deep and talent is way up.

Savarese Jiu-Jitsu students compete at World BJJ Championship

Ariana wins