Varations in BJJ
Varations in BJJ I like to talk about Varations in BJJ. Variation: A common strand of thinking that I observe in coaches and athletes is the idea that there is a correct way of performing a given move and any deviation from that is a step in the wrong direction. This kind of sentiment works […]
Intentions vs. Goals in Jiu-Jitsu
Intentions vs. Goals in Jiu-Jitsu Intentions vs. Goals in Jiu-Jitsu: Intentions vs. goals is something we speak about a lot at Savarese BJJ academy (www.bergencountybjj.com). Because the submission is usually so heavily weighted, in jiu-jitsu we can have a tendency to develop a very strong goal-orientation. Goals can be critical tools when you have a […]
Highest ranking NJ BJJ blackbelt teaches in Lyndhurst
Highest ranking NJ BJJ blackbelt teaches in Lyndhurst Last night, the Highest ranking NJ BJJ blackbelt teaches in Lyndhurst. David Adiv (www.gracienewjersey.com), shared his knowledge w/ the students of Savarese Jiu-Jitsu on Park Ave. Adiv is the long time instructor of school owner Chris Savarese (www.njbjj.com), who is also one of the first Jiu-Jitsu blackbelts […]
Ariana Zeppetelli becomes Savarese Jiu-Jitsu’s only female blackbelt!
Ariana Zeppetelli becomes Savarese Jiu-Jitsu’s only female blackbelt! Last night, Ariana Zeppetelli becomes Savarese Jiu-Jitsu’s (www.njbjj.com) only female blackbelt! It was special for many reasons. Along w teammate Leo Alves, they became the 1st 2 blackbelts that started from our kids program. They also became the 2 youngest people to ever receive a blackbelt from me. […]
Kearny resident becomes Jiu-Jitsu schools youngest blackbelt ever
Kearny resident becomes Jiu-Jitsu schools youngest blackbelt ever Kearny resident becomes Jiu-Jitsu schools youngest blackbelt ever! What an awesome night last night at Savarese Jiu-Jitsu in Lyndhurst as last night, Kearny resident Leo Alves earned his Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt. It was special for many reasons, along with teammate Ariana Zeppetelli, they became the first 2 blackbelts […]
Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu instructor teaches the pros