Savarese teenage sensation dominates NJBJJF tournament

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Savarese teenage sensation dominates NJBJJF tournament

Congrats to Theresa “Baby T†Zeppetelli on winning her purplebelt division at the NJBJJF this weekend. She is only 16 yrs old but is already one of the most technical students in our academy. Her foundation is excellent, she is good from standing, top and bottom and everything is crisp and she knows her self defense inside and out. We recently bumped her to purplebelt (which we have only done once before at this age) and challenged her w this tournament. She had to bump up 2 divisions and faced a very good competitor in the finals, who hasn’t lost a match in awhile and Baby T came out on top despite giving up 27lbs. I really look forward to see where she will be in a couple of years. #savaresebjj #smashinggoals #nofear 

 

Savarese Jiu-Jitsu instructor Wins at Masters World BJJ Championship

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Savarese Jiu-Jitsu instructor Wins at Masters World BJJ Championship

Congrats to Anthony Del Guercio, the Savarese Jiu-Jitsu instructor Wins at Masters World BJJ Championship

 

 

 

Segro from Savarese BJJ dominates

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Segro from Savarese BJJ dominates

Segro from Savarese BJJ dominates! Congrats to David J. Segro on winning his gi and no-gi divisions at the NJBJJF this weekend! It was an amazing performance after a hellish 2 year comeback from a horrific accident when he was hit by a car and dragged basically destroying his leg that required serious surgery. It was an amazing comeback and we are unbelievably proud of Dave! Congrats! The Savarese bluebelt won his match 8-0 and his second match 15-2. After moving into the finals, he won his match by choke. Great job Dave!

Savarese Jiu Jitsu Lyndhurst has big weekend

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Savarese Jiu Jitsu Lyndhurst has big weekend

Savarese Jiu Jitsu Lyndhurst has big weekend coming off a successful last weekend as well. What an amazing weekend for Savarese BJJ. We have been really active last couple of weeks but this weekend was a great one. Steve McNicholas stared the weekend off at the ADCC trials w one of the fastest submissions of the tournament w a 15 seconds submission victory. Then Kyla Zeppetelli made her college wrestling debut w a pin. Then was on the the NBJJF, one of their biggest to date. Our kids started the tourn w 12 students competing and capturing 10 silvers and 2 bronzes. The golds eluded us but sometimes that’s good, shows us what we need to work on. Then our adult comp team took the mats. We had 13 people competing and we took home 7 Golds and 4 silvers. Just an amazing performance by everyone. I am so proud of everyone not just for their success, but because they faced a fear and weren’t scared to fail. See everyone Monday. A series of photos showing people in different poses.Three people are standing in a gym holding their arms up. A man in white shirt and black pants standing on a court. Three people standing in a gym with one holding up the other. Three people standing in a gym holding their hands up. Three people in a gym with one holding up his arm. A group of people standing on top of a red floor. Three men in white and black uniforms standing on a mat. Three people in white and blue uniforms on a court. Three men standing on a mat in front of an audience. A man holding a card in his hand.

Savarese BJJ’s Zeppetelli starts season at NJCU

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Savarese BJJ’s Zeppetelli starts season at NJCU

Savarese BJJ’s Zeppetelli starts season at NJCU today! Best of luck to our Kayla Zeppetelli who opens her season today w NJCU. ” Kayla Zeppetelli (Little Ferry, N.J./Ridgefield Park) is a freshmen to watch this year as well,” said head coach Elena Pirozhkova. Pirozhkova is a World Champion and two-time U.S. Olympian . “We are very exited to see how she does against collegiate competition.” Zeppetelli joins the Gothic Knights from Ridgefield Park High School where she also took home a N.J. State Championship as a senior at 151 pounds. As a junior, she fell two wins short of qualifying for nationals due to injury

Savarese Jiu Jitsu’s McNicholas has strong showing

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Savarese Jiu Jitsu’s McNicholas has strong showing

Savarese Jiu Jitsu’s McNicholas has strong showing at ADCC Trials! Stephen McNicholas won his first match at ADCC trials in 15 seconds by heel hook. The purplebelt’s submission was the fastest of the tournament

Savarese BJJ’s Alves wins Men Of War Superfight

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Savarese BJJ’s Alves wins Men Of War Superfight

Savarese BJJ’s Leo Alves won his Men Of War superfight over Vinnie Antonazzi of Imapct BJJ by armbar in 1 minute 57 seconds saturday night. Alves, once a top prospect in the US, had not competed in over 2 years due to injuries and health issues. It was a huge win in his return. A teammate, Dan Czarnecki, competed earlier and lost a split decision to Ryan Kerbel from . Their instructor, Professor Chris Savarese, had this to say “Overall, it was a decent night at Men Of War. We went 1-1 on the night. Dan Czarnecki started us off and had a typical Dan match. He’s our Petr Yan. Start slow and come on strong at end. Match ended w Dan in a good position but his opponent did enough early to win close decision. Then it was time for Leo Alves, who is coming back after 3 years off w some injuries and what a comeback it was. He won by armbar in dominant fashion in under 2 minutes against a really tough opponent. Happy w the night, back to the lab Monday.”

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Savarese BJJ’s Alves wins Men Of War Superfight

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Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu kids program remains top notch

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Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu kids program remains top notch

Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu kids program remains top notch! The Savarese Jiu-Jitsu Academy on park ave has been changing the lives in the Lyndhurst and surrounding areas for over 15 years. In this picture, Leo Alves, a North Arlington resident who started in our program as a boy at 8 years old, helps 12 year old Matteo Mendez. Leo was a multiple time kids jiu-jitsu tournament champion, winning tournaments up and down NJ and NY for years. He then went on to become an instructor at Savarese BJJ and an adult champion as well. He was a Fight To Win (www.fight2winbjj.com) and NJBJJF (www.njbjjf.com)adult champion at just 16 years old. Here, things come full circle. There was a time when Leo and Mateo were in the Kids Program together. In between kids class and Fundamentals here they are drilling together again and Leo was giving Mateo some pointers on his guard. I absolutely love this Academy/Family/Team.

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Noon Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Lyndhurst

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Noon Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Lyndhurst

Noon Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Lyndhurst are available at Savarese Jiu-Jitsu on Park Ave. The classes have been awesome lately. Dedicated people growing a little every day with great energy. Filled with people just helping each other work towards their goals. The Academy really feel like our academy is better than it’s ever been.

About Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art started in Brazil and also can be a combat sport based on ground fighting and submission holds. It’s focuses on the taking of an opponent to the ground, controlling that opponent, gaining a dominant position, and using a number of techniques to force them into submission. Those holds include joint locks or chokeholds.

 

Special night at Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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Special night at Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu Academy

It was a special night at Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu Academy Savarese BJJ as 2 new blackbelts were made. Many were in attendance to see this along with some other promotions. First of all, after a big speech about the importance of every member and ever belt color by Professor Chris Savarese, the owner and 3rd degree BJJ blackbelt, the promotions commenced. First up were the stripe promotions:

Blue
Matt Baglieri-3rd stripe

Tom Thibodeault-4th stripe

Pops Timonera-1st stripe
Purple
Ivette Ponte-1st Stripe
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Belt Promotions

Most noteworthy, then the belt Promotions came, Congrats to those that were promoted:

Sammy Hansali=Blue
Baby T Zeppetelli-Purple
Steve McNicolas-Brown
Brian O’Connor-Brown
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Furthermore, the night was so special because of the blackbelts being earned. Very special night at Savarese BJJ tonight. This is especially relevant as 2 of our best leaders and hard working students, Chris Thibault and Andrew Zeppetelli, were promoted to BLACKBELT. We look forward to them continuing their growth and sharing their knowledge w everyone. Both gave amazing speeches sharing their journeys. Most of all, I am proud and honored to have them as students. Oss

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Special night at Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu Academy