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Rutherford resident earns Brazilian jiu-Jitsu bluebelt

  Rutherford resident earns Brazilian jiu-Jitsu bluebelt Thursday was a great day for Boris Goldberg. The Rutherford resident earned his Brazilian jiu-Jitsu bluebelt from Professor Chris Savarese at the Savarese Jiu-Jitsu Academy yesterday. Goldberg has been training at the Academy for a little over a year, which is usually the hardest in most martial arts. Keep […]

Harrison’s Kuntz earns jiu jitsu bluebelt

Harrison’s Kuntz earns jiu jitsu bluebelt Congrats to Andrew Kuntz on receiving his jiu-jitsiu bluebelt from Professor Savarese yesterday. Kuntz, a Harrison resident earned his promotion on thursday night. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner who promoted by his instructor, Professor Chris Savarese of the Savarese BJJ Academy in Lyndhurst. The school is one of the top jiu-jitsu […]

BJ Penn’s proudest moment!

BJ Penn’s proudest moment! According to BJ Penn, his proudest moment was when he won the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world title http://www.jiujitsutimes.com/b-j-penn-greatest-career-moment-was-winning-the-jiu-jitsu-mundials/ About BJ Penn The Hawaii born Penn and he brother JD started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 17 under Tom Callos, the father of BJJ sensation Keenan Cornelius. Callos taught B.J. and his […]

Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team takes 1st place

  Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team takes 1st place The Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition team, a Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team. takes 1st place at the New Jersey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (NJBJJF) tournament saturday. Professor Chris Savarese, the Academy’s owner was excited. “Coach Sean Bermudez is doing a fantastic job with our kids program. […]

Martial Arts School in Lyndhurst Wins Kids Team Title

  Martial Arts School in Lyndhurst Wins Kids Team Title Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a Martial Arts School in Lyndhurst Wins Kids Team Title after bringing their Kids Competition team to The NJBJJF Spring Open this past weekend. All of the kids worked incredibly hard in preparation for this tournament and their hard work paid off. The […]

ADCC 2015 Competitor List

The tournament will be in Sao Paulo from August 28 to Augst 30. Many big name competitors will be in the tournament, including a superfight between Pride FC legend Renzo Gracie facing former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes. Super Fight: Andre Galvao  vs. Roberto “Cyborg†Abreu Super Fight: Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie Super Fight: […]

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

  Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day The Savarese Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day at the Grapplers Quest yesterday. Professor Chris Savarese and kids coach Sean Bermudez were pleased with the results. Savarese said “We had a couple of people compete yesterday at GQ and everyone did […]

Clifton High School Wrestler earns jiu jitsu promotion

  Clifton High School Wrestler earns jiu jitsu promotion Clifton High School Wrestler Sean Yadimarco earned a jiu jitsu promotion yesterday, receiving his bluebelt from Professor Chris Savarese. Savarese is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and one of the first Americans to receive a black belt from Royler Gracie. He is the […]