Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu
Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu Why wearing the kimono is important in jiu-jitsu 🥋 When you step onto the mat for jiu-jitsu practice, you’ll notice that everyone is wearing a kimono, also known as a gi. But why is this traditional garment so important? Here are just a few reasons: 1️⃣ Tradition: […]
Students and teachers in BJJ
Students and teachers in BJJ Students and teachers in BJJ is always a great subject to discuss. There is good, but can be bad between students and teachers if loyalty isn’t produced by either side. Some of my happiest coaching memories come from watching my students teach. I have always been insistent on the idea […]
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 […]
