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Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu for kids

Every child should be put into some type of developmental activity when they are young. Whether it is dance, gymnastics, or martial arts, something should be done. Jiu Jitsu is quite possibly  the best sport you could start a child in. It promotes confidence, discipline, respect, and many other developmental qualities.

When children are young, they grow and absorb everything they see and listen to like sponges. Martial arts like Jiu-Jitsu allow them to be in a positive atmosphere so they grow as an individual in a positive sense.  Futhermore, Jiu-Jitsu teaches many life lessons that a child can carry with them as well as the self-defense aspect. Giving them the tools to face fears and defend themselves is a priceless gift.

Another benefit

Another huge benefit for Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu for kids in relation to BJJ is the physical benefits that come along with it. Today’s society is made up of video games and social media. Children will spend hours on the couch or on their computers playing video games and being inactive. Your child will be taught how to live a healthy lifestyle which is so important to learn at a young age. Bad habits are hard to break once they’re established. Teaching them healthy habits at a young age will result in a manifestation of a positive life. Calories will be burned, flexibility increased, balance improved as well as coordination and so much more.  Jiu jitsu teaches self-defense but also teaches you how to take care of your body.

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lyndhurst NJ

The Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, located on Park Ave in Lyndhurst, has one of the top Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu for kids programs not only in NJ, but in the USA. Jiu-Jitsu schools come from all over the US to learn their programs to teach in their schools. We have students from Lyndhurst, Rutherford, East Rutherford, Nutley, Belleville, Secaucus, North Arlington, Kearny, Clifton, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi, Montcair, Fair Lawn, Carlstadt, Saddle Brook and as far as Brooklyn, Staten Island, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

About Professor Savarese

Professor Chris Savarese is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and one of the first Americans on the East Coast to reach black belt. He and his curriculum are widely respected throughout the jiu-jitsu community. The video below is Royler Gracie, the man Professor Savarese received his black belt from, teaching children in a demo in CA. If you would like to try a free class, call 201 933-5134. Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu for kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg7-m41hb0c

Belleville Recreational Wrestler Wins Jiu Jitsu Top Student

Belleville Recreational Wrestler Wins Jiu Jitsu Top Student

Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is proud to announce that the Lyndhurst Kids Martial Arts Student of the Month is Leo Tiankee. Leo and his brother Lorenzo are both part of the Belleville Rec Wrestling Program and are two of the fastest up and coming kids on the Savarese BJJ Competition team. Leo excels in many areas of Jiu-Jitsu. His never say die attitude is amazing. He displays many of the characteristics of a true champion both on an off of the mats. He can be found training hard between 5 and 6 days regularly at the Lyndhurst Martial Arts School. Leo was recently awarded his 1st Stripe on his Junior Grey Belt as well. Congratulations Leo and keep up the great work.

About Savarese BJJ:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu aka Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the art of ground fighting. Originally developed by the Gracie family for smaller guys in the country of Brazil, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu has evolved into an effective self defense system, a thriving sport, and an essential component of Mixed Martial Arts fighting (MMA). Gracie Jiu-Jitsu does not incorporate many of the fancy movements and complicated theories that other martial arts employ. In the real world – most fights end up on the ground – you have to be prepared for that scenario. The Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches practical self defense techniques with a no attitude, no ego mentality. Students learn sport aspects and practical methods that don’t require strength or athletic ability. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was made for everyone. A typical class begins with a light warm up and stretch. Once everyone is loose, instructor Chris Savarese teaches students practical techniques and delivers personal care to ensure the class is learning and applying. Once the technique has been covered, live sparring for students who wish to participate is permitted. With Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, live sparring is an integral part of the art and what separates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from most other martial arts. In Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, sparring is encouraged and fun! Come into our New Jersey Brazilian Jiu JItsu Academy and take a free class! Give us a call at 201-933-5134.

The benefits our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense programs are endless! A greater sense of self leads to positive results in a world full of challenges. Our staff’s lineage goes directly back to the Gracie Family who created the art. Teach your children that perseverance wins over any obstacle in life, and let our program prove it to them! Develop functional muscles, not bulky, do-nothing muscles! The life of every person in our program who has been training for more than a year has been changed dramatically! If you want to join the fastest growing BJJ Academy on the East Coast, Savarese BJJ is waiting for you! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Belleville Recreational Wrestler Wins Jiu Jitsu Top Student Award

Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu-Henry Akins seminar

Lyndhurst Jiu-Jitsu school Savarese BJJ Academy hosted another Rickson Gracie blackbelt Henry Akins seminar open to the public last night. The Park Ave school had over 50 people in attendance for Akins, one of the best American blackbelts. Professor Chris Savarese, the school’s owner and head instructor had this to say “Another mind blowing seminar by Henry Akins last night. I am so glad that my students and I got the opportunity to learn from him. Thank you to all the visitors from other schools who sent messages thanking me for closing my school for the night and opening for the BJJ community to learn from Henry. Your instructors taught you well if you were smart enough to make the sacrifices to come and props to all the blackbelts and school owners who keep the attitude of a whitebelt and realized the opportunity to learn from one of America’s best. We are all better today. oss.” If you are interested in joining Savarese’s school, one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools in bergen county, NJ, call 201 933-5134 or email [email protected] for a free intro class.

Henry Akins

Henry Akins is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rickson Gracie, who is widely considered the best living Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and the best of the Gracie Family. Often regarded as one of the best black belts produced by the legendary Gracie, Akins’ views on the “fundamentals†of jiu-jitsu and his style of coaching are revered by many in the grappling community.   Rickson awarded the black belt to Henry Akins in 2004, becoming Rickson’s 3rd American black belt. Akins would later become the head instructor at the Rickson Gracie academy, after his instructor moved back to Rio de Janeiro, a position Akins had to abandon in 2008, reportedly due to a severe injury. He would later reappear in the grappling scene as the head coach of Dynamix Martial Arts, a prime MMA academy in Los Angeles, California. Here is a brief video about Henry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPipjAFRzRs

Henry Akins Lyndhurst Martial Arts Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

Henry Akins NJ Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Lyndhurst Martial Arts Academy Savarese Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tuesday night was a HUGE success with over 50 people in attendance trying to get better at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Akins is a 3rd degree blackbelt under Rickson Gracie, who is widely considered the best living Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Akins has long been considered one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instructors in the USA. Professor Chris Savarese, a 2nd degree blackbelt and owner and head instructor of Savarese BJJ Academy had this to say “Thank you to Henry Akins for teaching his closed guard concepts in an absolutely mind blowing, phenomenal seminar last night at Savarese BJJ Academy. All advanced basics were the focus. He explained the usages of hands and legs and worked defenses sweeps and subs all off the same 2-3 posture breakdowns. I can personally say that I am a better teacher and practitioner today than I was yesterday. He talked about feeling and not just seeing BJJ techniques including this phrase that I will use in my future teachings “Everything is based on feel, not seeing. If you wait to see, you will always be late” It was an incredible experience and I highly recommend anyone who has never been to a Henry Akins seminar to do so. OSS”. Akins will be doing another seminar Thursday night at Savarese BJJ Academy. If you are interested in attending, contact Professor Savarese at 201 933-5134 or email [email protected]. All Academies are welcomed.

Henry Akins

Henry Akins is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Rickson Gracie and a former instructor at Rickson’s academy in California. He is often regarded as one of the best black belts produced by the legendary Gracie.  Akins’ views on the “fundamentals†of BJJ and his style of coaching are revered by many in the grappling, MMA and BJJ community. Henry Akins is also well known for having a more traditional stance on martial arts, not being a fan of the sport aspect of jiu jitsu, comparing it to Tae Kwon Do, as in to explain a diluted sporting format of the original martial art.In 2004, after a training session at Rickson Gracie’s residence, Rickson awarded the black belt to Henry Akins, who that way became Rickson’s 3rd American black belt. Akins would later be hired as the head instructor at the Rickson Gracie academy, after his instructor moved back to Rio de Janeiro, a position Akins had to abandon in 2008, reportedly due to a severe injury. He would later reappear in the grappling scene as the head coach of Dynamix Martal Arts, a prime MMA academy in Los Angeles, California.

Henry Akins NJ Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Lyndhurst Martial Arts Academy

Henry Akins NJ Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Lyndhurst Martial Arts Academy 

Henry Akins NJ Jiu-Jitsu seminar at Lyndhurst Martial Arts Academy

Henry Akins NJ seminar at Savarese BJJ in Lyndhurst

Just had 2 more spots open up for the Henry Akins seminar at Savarese BJJ in Lyndhurst NJ next Thursday, March 24th. Price is $100. About 6 spots, maybe 5 (waiting to hear back from someone) left. I expect a bunch of people to contact me the day before and the day of, I expect we will be sold out by then. message me on FB or email me at [email protected] if you want a spot. About 10 blackbelts have signed up for this seminar, that should tell you everything you need to know about Henry is viewed in the BJJ community. Everyone can always improve. All teams are welcome. If you live in the NJ/NY area, don’t miss out, opportunities for us East Coast peeps to train with Henry don’t happen every day.