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 […]
First contact in Jiu-Jitsu
First contact in Jiu-Jitsu First contact in Jiu-Jitsu is important. Establishing a point of first contact with your partner starts the ball rolling is vital. When you face a swirl of pummelling legs and the snapping grips of an aggressive partner, it can be intimidating. This is one of the places where a clear first […]
Training vs fighting in Jiu-Jitsu
Training vs fighting in Jiu-Jitsu Training vs fighting In Jiu-Jitsu is a subject debated often. When I used to train with my friend John Danaher, I was lucky enough to witness many training camps of UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Chris Weidman. One of my favorite aspects of watching them train in his classes they […]
The improvement triad in BJJ
The improvement triad in BJJ The improvement triad in BJJ is as follows..Everyone wants to “get better”, but how do you know where you should focus your daily training? While you can (and should) rely on advice and suggestions from teachers, you also need to understand what YOU need in order to put their good […]
