GMA Savarese BJJ Academy kids coach Sean Bermudez promoted to black belt
At GMA Savarese BJJ in Lyndhurst, NJ, a special promotion happened on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Professor Chris Savarese promoted his long-time student and kids coach…
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Professor Savarese of GMA Savarese BJJ talks heart surgery, old school generation and more
When a surgery for his elbow highlighted blockages in his arteries, Professor Chris Savarese of GMA Savarese BJJ underwent heart surgery. On the mend, he…
Video: Ricardo Almeida shows defense and takedowns to combat common strikes
While most fights will end up on the ground, they start at the feet. Ricardo Almeida of GMA RABJJ Academy in New Jersey shows how…
Osvaldo “Queixinho” is out and about for seminars on the east coast Sept. 25-26
Osvaldo "Queixinho" will be across the country for the 2014 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship on Sept. 27 but in the meantime he will be teaching…
New Jersey: Learn from ADCC and World champion Romulo Barral on Friday, Aug. 15
Romulo Barral of GMA Gracie Barra Northridge will be in Saddle Brook, New Jersey on August 15 for a seminar. The 2013 ADCC champion and…
Rafael Lovato Jr. holds seminars at GMA Savarese BJJ, promotes Chris Savarese to second degree
On Wednesday July 10, Rafael Lovato Jr. traveled to New Jersey to GMA Savarese BJJ. He taught the kids class a seminar which included a…
Andre Terencio & Hannette Staack share their knowledge at women’s camp in Princeton, NJ July 8-13
GMA members Andre Terencio and Hannette Staack of Brazil-021 will be busy this summer at a women's camp in Princeton, NJ from July 8 -13.…
Marco Teixeira of GMA Renzo Gracie Newark teaches Jiu-Jitsu to law enforcement agencies
At GMA Renzo Gracie Newark, Professor Marco Teixeira is teaching valuable lessons to law enforcement officers from all over the nation. Here is an interview…
Video: Learn a front headlock escape drill with GMA Savarese BJJ Academy
GMA member Chris Savarese of Savarese BJJ Academy in Lyndhurst, NJ pairs with student Brian Procel to show an escape drill. When an opponent places…
New York City earns its first fifth degree black belt with Ailson “Jucao” Brites’ promotion
On Sunday, Dec. 8 Equipe Jucao celebrated Professor Ailson “Jucão” Henrique Brites promotion as he was awarded his fifth degree on his black belt by the IBJJF at…
Glover Teixeira gets next UFC title shot against Jon Jones
The champ wants a Brazilian, and his name is Glover Teixeira. UFC 205-pound champ Jon Jones told UFC boss Dana White that he wants his…
GMA Ocean County BJJ’s Tom DeBlass promotes two students to black belt
On Saturday, September 14, Tom DeBlass had his first two black belt promotions at GMA Ocean County Jiu-Jitsu. Garry Tonon and Jen Allan Russell were…