Rutherford resident earns Brazilian jiu-Jitsu bluebelt

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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 up the great work Bris, great things are ahead!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu near Rutherford NJ area

If you are looking to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the Rutherford NJ area, the Savarese BJJ Academy on Park Ave in Lyndhurst in your best option. The Academy is widely praised in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community as one of the best in the country. Professor Chris Savarese, the owner and main instructor, is a 2nd degree blackbelt in BJJ and one of the 1st Americans to receive a blackbelt from Royler Gracie, the son of BJJ Grand Master Helio Gracie. The Academy has produced World BJJ Champions, local champions and won a bunch of Team Championship at local tournaments. That being accomplished with less than 10 % of the Academy competing. Known as “The Academy for everyone”, people from all walks of life enter the Academy to learn self-defense, get in shape, be a world class competitor or to better themselves mentally.

The kids program is led by Savarese and one his blackbelts, Coach Sean Bermudez, who is the main kids instructor. The Academy has one of the largest kids BJJ programs on the East Coast and also won many team competition and individual championships despite competition not being the main focus of the program. At Savarese BJJ, we focus on the physical, emotional and mental well-being of our students. We call themâ€Life Skills.†We provide our young students with the most powerful defensive skills so they will be ready to stand up against bullies. In addition, we assist our students with the development of characteristics and skills they will need in order to live a happy and balanced life.

Anyone who is interested in a free jiu-jitsu class, call 201 933-5134 or email [email protected] for details.

Harrison’s Kuntz earns jiu jitsu bluebelt

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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 schools on the east coast. Kuntz has made tons of progress at Savarese BJJ in the last 6 months and rising rapidly in the BJJ world. Kuntz has been training a little over 2 years and has made a lot of progress in a short amount of time. Savarese calls him one of the top blue belts in the Academy. Kuntz has also had success of the competition circuit, winning 3 tournaments since the beginning of his training. Keep up the tremendous work Andrew!

Savarese Jiu Jitsu

Are you ready to discover an exciting new martial art that promises to put you into peak physical fitness while giving you the self-defense skills of a professional mixed martial arts fighter? It’s all yours for the taking when you try adult Jiu Jitsu classes at Savarese Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

At Savarese Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, we’ve got a great team of instructors who will give you aa great workout that’s loaded with all the  Jiu Jitsu principles! As you take the fight to the ground in classic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu style, you’ll learn how to grapple like a pro fighter and deliver inescapable submission holds! All the while, you’ll be crushing calories and building muscle for a rock-solid, head-turning body! Whether your goal is to lose weight, learn practical self defense moves, or even become a world champion, we have the right program for you.

We offer classes in the Gi and No-Gi for men, women, teens and children.  We have a flexible schedule for your busy life! Please schedule your FREE TRIAL today! Please contact us to set up a free lesson by emailing [email protected]

Arianna Zeppetelli receives bluebelt at Lyndhurst Martial Arts school

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Arianna Zeppetelli receives bluebelt at Lyndhurst Martial Arts school

Arianna Zeppetelli receives bluebelt at Lyndhurst Martial Arts school Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tonight. Professor Chris Savarese, a 2nd degree blackbelt was thrilled for her. This was a special promotion because Ari started in our kids program and is the best kid to ever come out of our program. She couldn’t receive a bluebelt until 16 yrs old but she has been patient and kept improving and improving and even helps with our kids program. I couldn’t possibly be prouder of a student, she embodies everything BJJ is about. Her future is as bright as she wants it to be. Congrats Ari!!

Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu, which is said to date back all the way to the 3rd and 8th Centuries in India and China, respectively, is a grappling themed martial art that relies on leverage to bring an opponent to the ground. Once on the ground the main premise of Jiu Jitsu is to apply positional control that leads to submission, most commonly chokes or joint locks. By the end of the 19th Century, the martial art had become a means for self-defense and was widely popularized by a man by the name of Mitsuya Maeda. Maeda was recognized for fighting any willing opponent just to prove the effectiveness and efficiency of his martial art.

After traveling the world teaching and spreading Jiu Jitsu, Maeda finally made his way to Brazil in the early 1900’s and changed the face of fighting forever. Maeda, once in Brazil, began teaching his Jiu Jitsu and spreading it to many people throughout the country, one family that took great notice was the Gracie family. Carlos Gracie, as well as his younger brother Helio Gracie, are widely acknowledged as the pioneers of contemporary Jiu Jitsu. The Gracie Brothers began to adapt the techniques taught by Maeda into a finely polished, leverage based art that can now be practiced and perfected by everyone, weak or strong. Because of the popularization of Jiu Jitsu in Brazil during the beginning of the 20th Century, the art is most commonly known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ.
If you w0uld like to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, contact the Savarese BJJ Academy, located on Park Ave in Lyndhurst for a free trail class by calling 201 933-5134 or emailing [email protected]

BJ Penn’s proudest moment!

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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 brother what he knew. BJ then moved to California and began training at the Ralph Gracie BJJ Academy. It was an excellent school that many top fighter and BJJ competitors came from including Dave and Dan Camarillo, Cameron Earle and Kurt Osiender. BJ was training here during the time that he decided to pursue a career in martial arts. BJ trained with Ralph Gracie until purplebelt  and then moved to Nova União where he was eventually awarded his black belt in 2000 by Andre Pederneiras. Right after earning his blackbelt (I think it was 3 weeks later), he became the first non-Brazilian to win the black-belt division of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Rio de Janeiro. Penn’s most well-known and prestigious achievement was placing first in the black belt division in the 2000 world championships, but he had success at the Mundials in previous years. In 1999, at the age of 20, Penn finished 3rd, earning himself a bronze medal in the brown belt division, losing only to Fernando “Tererê” Augusto, and in 1998, earned a silver medal, placing 2nd in the blue belt division. Penn is thought to have earned the fastest legitimate black beltin the art of BJJ.

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

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Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open! Congrats to my good friend Professor Rafael Lovato Jr for winning Double Gold in the Gi AND No-Gi Division at the Cubita Open in Brazil this weekend. It was Rafael 1st tournament since major surgery and he fought 9 times and won by submission 9 times! Congrats Raf!! After making an incredible recovery from surgery, Lovato was hungry to step back into action. After a couple of potential events fell through, he found himself looking at the IBJJF calendar looking for something to compete at. When he saw the Curitiba Open and the amount of Black Belts competing there in Gi & No-Gi divisions, his decision was made to return to the motherland of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After two days of matches, Lovato was the Gi & No-Gi Black Belt Weight and Absolute Champion, earning 4 Gold medals with 9 submissions in 9 matches! He showcased his forward pressure game with a lot of variety in his attacks and never even had a point scored against him!

Lovato BJJ Association

The Lovato Jiu-Jitsu team is one of the strongest teams in the US. Home to the most decorated and experienced American BJJ competitor of all time, students of the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association will receive cutting edge instruction and mentorship from one of the World’s best. Currently, the Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association has produced 4 ADCC veterans, World and Pan-American medalists at all belt levels, and No-Gi World medalists at all belt levels. The Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Association (LJJA) is based in Oklahoma City and has schools in NJ, Texas, Oregon, Illinois and British Columbia, Canada. All Association schools are provided with the world class Lovato Jiu-Jitsu curriculum and internet video resource to Lovato Jr. techniques. If you are interested in a free trial class at the NJ location, Savarese BJJ Academy in Lyndhurst NJ, call 201 933-5134.

 

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

Rafael Lovato Jr wins 4 Gold medals at Curitiba BJJ Open

 

 

 

Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team takes 1st place

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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. Major congrats to our competition team for their excellent showing at the NJBJJF tournament yesterday! Especially our kids who took 1st Place in the team standings!!!!! Way to go guys and girls! I am so proud of you all! It was extra special because many kids and adults were competing for the first time!” Congrats to:
Lucas DeMarco 2 Golds
Justin Lankes-Gold
Rene Hernandez 2 Golds
Reagan Roxas-2 Golds
Gabe Mendez-Gold
Mateo Santiago-Gold
Aleksey o’Neil -2 Golds
Diego Pena-2 Golds
Shawn Santi-Gold
Jordan vega-Silver
Damien Moreria-Silver
and to our adults:
Mark Garcia-Gold
Myko Perevicius-2 Golds
Leo Alves-Gold
Anthony Cirri-Silver
and to Greg Milite for testing himself.

Savarese BJJ Kids Program

The kids’ program at Savarese BJJ Academy is constantly growing, and the results are impressive. BJJ has become a staple in the lives of many of our younger students, who come to learn one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world, while making friends and having fun. The energy and enthusiasm of our instructors is contagious; children quickly gain pride in the learning process, while building self-confidence, self-respect, and awareness. Our programs stress the importance of fitness and discipline and promote the positive aspects of competition. We have class after school and at night for those parents who can’t get here earlier.

 

Why Should Your Kids Train at Savarese BJJ?

  • Feel at ease with committed instructors who love to teach
  • Learn the basics of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense
  • Discover the value of good sportsmanship, good behavior and social etiquette
  • Compete in a safe and fun environment
  • Improve coordination, strength and agility
  • Build a foundation for health, fitness and self-defense
  • We have one of the top competition teams in NJ if you want to compete
  • Have fun!

If you are interested in trying out a free class, call 201 933-5134 or email [email protected] for details.

Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team takes 1st place

Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts competition team takes 1st place

Martial Arts School in Lyndhurst Wins Kids Team Title

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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 Kids Medal Count was:

Justin Lankes Gold
Mateo Santiago Gold
Shawn Santi Gold
Gabe Mendez Gold
Reagan 2 golds
Lucas DeMarco 2 Golds
Reagan Roxas 2 Golds
Rene Hernandez 2 Golds
Aleksey O’Neil 2 Golds
Damian Moreira Silver
Jordan Vega Silver
Diego Pena 1 Gold 1 Silver.

Just heard from Coach Sean and he said that our kids won the 1st Place team trophy at the NJBJJ tournament today. I am so proud of everyone on our kids team and their parents, who believe in our program and what we are doing. We look long term and big picture, focusing more on life skills and in this Little League parent world, it is great to have parents like you so thank you. Biggest thank you goes to coach Sean J L Bermudez, whos love for the kids and the program is endless. Sean works tirelessly to better this program and it is nice to see our vision pay off. ‪#‎savaresebjj‬ ‪#‎bjj‬ ‪#‎lyndhurstbjj‬ ‪#‎njbjj‬‪#‎hardworkspaysoff‬ ‪#‎proudprofessor‬

About Savarese BJJ Kids Program:

Savarese BJJ develops many traits in your child. These traits include:

  • Increased self esteem
  • Greater Self Discipline
  • Increased ability to Focus and Concentrate
  • Elevated Self Confidence
  • Overall Improvement in Attitude
  • Improved Physical Fitness Level
  • Development of Leadership Skills
  • Greater Respect for themselves and others
  • Increased Patience
  • Greater work Ethic
  • Better Understanding of How to Channel Aggression

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is also a fun, competition based sport if you child chooses to compete. We prepare students to compete as well in separate competition based classes and we have one of the top competition teams in NJ, winning 6 team championship in various tournaments over the last 3 years.

ADCC 2015 Competitor List

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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:
Mario Sperry vs. Ricardo Liborio

-66kg Division:
Rubens “Cobrinha†Charles
Rafa Mendes
Jeff Glover
Justin Rader
Joao Miyao
Eddie Cummings
Geovanny “Geo†Martinez
Renan Sancar
Gabriel Marangoni De Oliveira
Tezekbaev Rasul
Asadulaev Surkhay
Jeff Curran

-77kg Division:
Otavio Sousa
Garry Tonon
Davi Ramos
Gabriel “Palito†Rollo
Vagner Rocha
Enrico Cocco
JT Torres
Lucas Lepri
Lachlan Giles
Gamrot Mateusz
Benson Henderson

-88kg Division:
Romulo Barral
Rafael Lovato Jr.
Keenan Cornelius
Braulio Estima (first Superfight winner to go back into brackets)
Claudio Calasans (Sao Paulio Trials winner)
Mike Perez (North American Trials winner)
Matt Arroyo (North American Trials winner)
Lucas Leite (invited)
Craig Jones (Asian Trials winner)
Zbigniew Tyszka (European Trials winner)
TBD (2nd European Trials winner)
TBD (2nd Asian Trials winner)

-99kg Division
João Assis
Felipe Pena
Dean Lister
Roberto “Tussa†Alencar
Cassio Francis Da Silva
Jason Bukich

Tom DeBlass

Tobias Green
Tomasz Narkun
Hector Lombard

+99kg Division:
Marcus “Buchecha†Almeida
Leonardo Lucio
Gabriel Lyrio Lucas
Paul Ardila
Jason Lees
Lee Hyoung chul
Alexander Trans
Orlando Sanchez

-60kg (Female) Division:
Michelle Nicolini
Mackenzie Dern
Ana Michelle Dantas
Mayra Mello Mazz
Tammi Musumeci
Bia Mesquita

+60kg (female) Division:
Gabi Garcia
Fernanda Mazzeli
Cristiane “Cyborg†Justino
Jéssica Da Silva Oliveira
Amanda Santana

 

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

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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 really well. Congrats to all that competed, as I always say “You make me proud, not because of your victories but because you are not afraid to fail.” Congrats to Coach Sean Bermudez and the kids team who w/ only 3 competitors, won 7 medals between gi and no-gi! Great job Rene Hernandez, Kayla Zeppetelli and Reagan Roxas! Our teens were impressive also w/ Sean Yadimarco and Leo Alves both winning belts, Myko Perevicus winning a bronze and Arianna Zeppetelli having a great match before losing in the final seconds.
Congrats to Dan Czarnecki on winning a silver in his division and to Corey Peirone who fought hard but came away w/ something very valuable, a lesson. Proud of all of you…

Savarese Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Each student has his or her own reason for enrolling, and the Savarese Jiu-Jitsu Academy works to satisfy every student’s needs. Whether you are seeking a new method of physical fitness, wanting to boost your self-confidence and discipline, or if you are interested in learning street self-defense, the instructors at Savarese Jiu-Jitsu Academy will teach you the necessary skills to satisfy all of these needs. Savarese Jiu-Jitsu affords any student, male or female, large or small, the skills needed to overcome any attacker — size and strength are no issue with Savarese Jiu-Jitsu. If you are interested in trying a free class, call 201 933-5134 or email [email protected] for info

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Lyndhurst Kids Jiu Jitsu Team has excellent day

Clifton High School Wrestler earns jiu jitsu promotion

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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 owner and instructor at the Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Lyndhurst NJ. Yadimarco is only 16 yrs old and that is a great honor to receive at such a young age. For a 16 yr old to receive a mens belt at that age, the instructor has to think very highly of him. Yadimarco has teamed up with a bunch of excellent teen aged competitors at Savarese BJJ and his presence has toughened them as they have helped his technique. Professor Savarese said “Sean has definitely added a lot to our teens and I am very proud of his training so far. Congrats Sean and keep up the great work!”

Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Lyndhurst

Located on Park Ave, the Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Lyndhurst is one of the best jiu jitsu schools in NJ. At Savarese Jiu Jitsu we believe that if everyone trained jiu jitsu, the world would be a better place. BJJ is for anyone who wants to learn how to defend themselves in combat. What most people don’t know, is that jiu jitsu will also allow you to apply those same principles to fighting the daily battles of life. Things like stress, depression, weight loss, anxiety and relationship issues are defeated, and self-confidence is boosted. You will learn how to think through problems better than before, on and off the mats. If you are interested in trying one of our classes, just call 201 933-5134 to set up a free trial class or email us at [email protected].