GRACIE NEW JERSEY ACADEMY

Thank you!

On behalf of all of us at “RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association” and “Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Academy”, Professor David Adiv and Professor Royler Gracie would like to thank all those who have supported us and contributed for another successful year.

Special thanks to our representatives and students for their friendship and constant support.  

Thank you for believing in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Wishes of peace and prosperity for a great 2009!

RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association ends relationship with Eddie Kone

December 15th, 2008

RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association ends relationship with Eddie Kone
 
After thoughtful consideration, the RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association has made the decision to end any continued relationship with Eddie Kone.  Effective immediately, Mr. Kone is no longer a representative of either Royler Gracie or David Adiv and is no longer affiliated, in any way, to the RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association.
 
While we wish Mr. Kone the best of luck in his future endeavors, we stand by this difficult decision and remain prepared to shed further light on this situation, should that be necessary.  

Youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Program

December 3rd, 2008

Our Youth Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program has been growing every class and their understanding of the Gentle Art is amazing! Children and teens learn to defend themselves and together they work to achieve higher technical levels. Therefore, Professor Adiv would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all students who make our youth team so unique and successful. Good Job everyone!

And congratulations for the recent promotions:

Ian T – Orange Belt

Alex H – 1^st stripe White Belt

Chase – 1^st stripe White Belt

December's Promotion

December 1st, 2008

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate Mark Hay on his well deserved promotion to the rank  of Blue Belt!

Professor Royler Gracie sets residency in USA

November 21st, 2008

We are excited to share with all our students and friends that Professor Royler Gracie has relocated to USA. We are even more excited to have him closer and available more often for lessons and seminars.

Please check the link below to hear Professor Royler Gracie's interview to the "BJJ Radio Player" at the "Fighter's PodCast" where he gives us the great news himself:

http://thefightworkspodcast.com/

For those looking to schedule lessons and seminars with Professor Royler Gracie, please contact us:

at (908)713-0004 or gracienewjersey@aol.com or info@roylergracie.com

"Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Foundation"

November 18th, 2008

Professor David Adiv is happy to announce the official launching of the "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Foundation". For the past few years this fund has been sponsoring many children and adults to participate in our programs and now with this outreach initiative we hope to be able to better serve the needs of our community.

Click here to read and learn more about it: "Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Foundation"

RGDA International Championships

November 17th, 2008  

RESULTS

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate and thank all students and representatives who made of our "RGDA International Championships 2008" a great success. Among our affiliated academies we had the presence of athletes and instructors from: Advanced Martial Arts, Berks County BJJ, Elijah BJJ, Elite Martial Arts, Gracie New Jersey Academy, Gracie PA, Harrisburg BJJ, Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center, Mrkulic BJJ, Performance BJJ, Global Martial Arts, Savarese BJJ and World Class Martial Arts.

We also would like to thank Ms. Lia Hatashita for her constant support and for sponsoring our event.

Hatashita Sports International proudly presented the “Most Technical Fighter Awards” for the following athletes:

White Belts: Anthony Losorelli and Joe Cannarella

Blue Belt: Adam Skillin

Purple Belt: Jaeson Pieretti

Brown Belt: David Dominy

We are also proud to announce the Team’s Placement as follows:

1^st Place: Performance BJJ

2^nd Place: Gracie New Jersey Academy

3^rd Place: Elite Martial Arts

4^th Place: Mrkulic BJJ

Congratulations Everyone! Carry on training hard and smart!

Results

Kids – all belts (50 – 70lbs)

1^st Place: Josua Castillo – Performance BJJ

2^nd Place: Ayanna Burrows – Elijah BJJ

3^rd Place: Raul Echievarria – Elijah BJJ

Kids – all belts (80 – 95lbs)

1^st Place: Jason Castellanos – Savarese BJJ

2^nd Place: Brandon Silberfort – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: Alex Samilow – Gracie New Jersey

Kids – all belts (100 – 110lbs)

1^st Place: Tate De Los Reyes – Global Martial Arts

2^nd Place: Alex Foster – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: Darryn Kupratis – Elite Martial Arts

Kids – all belts (120 – 130lbs)

1^st Place: Philip Wood – Performance BJJ

2^nd Place: Jack Woods – Gracie New Jersey

3^rd Place: Mathew Ingersoll – Mrkulic BJJ

Kids – all belts (130+lbs)

1^st Place: Jagpreet Grewal – Elite Martial Arts

2^nd Place: Khalil Gonsalves – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: Eric Page – Elijah BJJ

Teens – Super Fight

1^st Place: Dmitryi Poltavski – BCBJJ

2^nd Place: Steven DiLeonardo – Elite Martial Arts

Womens – Super Fight

1^st Place: Margareth Wright – Performance BJJ

2^nd Place: Natasha Clara – Elite Martial Arts

Men’s Novice – Super Fight

1^st Place: Harley D Breite – Mrkulic BJJ

2^nd Place: Allan Samilow – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Beginners – Super Fight

1^st Place: Rodney Stiffler – LFMAC

2^nd Place: Rick Roth – BCBJJ

Men’s Novice – White Belts (120 – 140lbs)

1^st Place: Matt Tabone – Gracie New Jersey

2^nd Place: Gokul Kallambunathil – Elite Martial Arts

Men’s Novice – White Belts (140 – 149lbs)

1^st Place: Phil Boggia – Performance BJJ

2^nd Place: Mathew Pape – LFMAC

3^rd Place: Dimitry Poltarskyi – BCBJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (150 – 159lbs)

1^st Place: Anthony Losorelli – Gracie PA

2^nd Place: Mirko Joldzic – Mrkulic BJJ

3^rd Place: John Cubias – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Novice – White Belts (150 – 159lbs)

1^st Place: Ryan Barr – Mrkulic BJJ

2^nd Place: Jagpreet Grewal – Elite Martial Arts

3^rd Place: Matt Witkowski – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Novice – White Belts (160 – 169lbs)

1^st Place: Denard Coleman – Mrkulic BJJ

2^nd Place: Nick Frunzi – Elite Martial Arts

3^rd Place: Brian Mason - WCMA

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (160 – 169lbs)

1^st Place: Paul Forlai – Performance

2^nd Place: Kenneth Egbert – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: George M. – Precision BJJ

Men’s Novice – White Belts (170 – 179lbs)

1^st Place: Jason Halso –  Harrisburg BJJ

2^nd Place: Daniel Hitchcock – Savarese BJJ

3^rd Place: Ronnie Alagha – Mrkulic BJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (170 – 179lbs)

1^st Place: David Lafferty – BCBJJ

2^nd Place: Chris Mitchell – LFMAC

3^rd Place: Mike Hanly – Savarese BJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (180 – 189lbs)

1^st Place: Joe Cannarella – Gracie New Jersey

2^nd Place: Russel Norman – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: William Sayer and Tom Calnan – Savarese BJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (190 – 199lbs)

1^st Place: Sean Hector – Mrkulic BJJ

2^nd Place: Robert Shover – Harrisburg BJJ

3^rd Place: Jon Moore – Harrisburg BJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (200 – 209lbs)

1^st Place: Steve Lahart – Gracie Pa

2^nd Place: Jonathan Allen – BCBJJ

3^rd Place: Tim Meyers – Elijah BJJ

Men’s Beginners – White Belts (220+lbs)

1^st Place:  Brendan Tyson – Gracie New Jersey

2^nd Place: Andrew Settenbrino – Savarese BJJ

3^rd Place: Dave Chirlin – Elite Martial Arts

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (140 – 149lbs)

1^st Place: Chaz Horner – WCMA

2^nd Place: Adam Skillin – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (150 – 159lbs)

1^st Place: Joe Fiouris – Elite Martial Arts

2^nd Place: Clint Matteo – WCMA

3^rd Place: Bill Pennington – Advanced BJJ

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belt s (160 – 169lbs)

1^st Place: Matt Davis – Advanced BJJ

2^nd Place: John Tensky – WCMA

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (170 – 179lbs)

1^st Place: Robert Greenday – Precision BJJ

2^nd Place: Tom Sadler – WCMA

3^rd Place: Travis Roemmel – Performance BJJ

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (180 – 189lbs)

1^st Place: Roni Khouri – Gracie PA

2^nd Place: Manuel Rivas – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: Mitch Tarter – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (190 – 209lbs)

1^st Place:  Hany Taufick – Elite Martial Arts

2^nd Place: Jesse Ringquist – RGDA Harrisburg

3^rd Place: Sean Bermudez – Savarese BJJ

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (210 – 225lbs)

1^st Place: Mathew Fiscus – BCBJJ

2^nd Place: Sham Smith – Mrkulic BJJ

3^rd Place: Chris Waldron – Gracie New Jersey

Men’s Intermediate – Blue Belts (226+lbs)

1^st Place:  Jim Taft – Precision BJJ

2^nd Place: Jason Nerys – Performance BJJ

3^rd Place: Jeff Fiognocayo – BCBJJ

Men’s Intermediate – Purple Belts (155 – 180lbs)

1^st Place: Jaeson Pieretti – Gracie New Jersey

2^nd Place: Ed Sheridan – WCMA

3^rd Place: Mohammed Mohebhi – Savarese BJJ

Men’s Advanced – Brown Belts – Super Fight

1^st Place: David Dominy – Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Academy
2^nd Place: Aaron Morris – WCMA

October's Promotions

October 25th, 2008

Professor Adiv and our teammates would like to congratulate  Bob Anders on his promotion to the rank of Blue Belt. Congratulations Bob!

October 20th, 2008 

Professor Tabor is happy to announce the promotion of John Woods to the Blue Belt rank.  John and the "Wood's Boys" are a dedicated bunch to the gentle art and family values. They train together and stick together. Congratulations to John on his promotion and to all his family for the "team" effort and support! 

Grapplers Quest NEW JERSEY - North American Championships

October 18th, 2008

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate all our students who competed at the Grapplers Quest event this weekend.

 More Pictures and Results - coming soon! 

Joe C. - 2nd Place

Tom P. - 2nd place in Men's No-Gi Intermediate Featherweight (140 - 149.9lb)

September 2008 Promotions

September 18th, 2008

Professor Adiv and our teammates would like to congratulate Shane Thatcher, Luke Dryllsmeyr and Nicholas Blatt on their well deserved promotion to the Blue Belt.

Congratulations Shane, Luke and Nick!

Shane T., Professor Adiv and Luke D.

Professsor Adiv & Nick B.
 

RGDA HQ - NHB Team: Sean Dunleavy wins his debut fight

September 15th

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate our two fighters, Allen Cozze and Sean Dunleavy on their NHB fights on Saturday, September 13th in Atlantic City, NJ.

Despite Allen's hard work and dedication he did not win his match. We are sure he will be working even harder for upcoming challenges.

Sean in his debut did extremely well. He fought hard 3 rounds and towards the end submitted his opponent via armbar.

Professor Royler Gracie Visits RGDA Canada

September 8th, 2008

Professor Royler Gracie is on tour and after his visit to Australia he is in Canada for a series of seminars.

This week Royler Gracie and David Adiv are proud to announce the following promotions:

Black Belt: Trevor Lewis - RGDA Barrie

Black Belt: Chad King - RGDA New Market

Congratulations Trevor and Chad!

Stay tunned for pictures!

NHB NEWS: Sep 13th, 2008 -  New Breed Fighters League

September 5th, 2008

Professor Adiv is proud to invite all to support our fighters Allen Cozze and Sean Dunleavy on their upcoming NHB matches scheduled for Saturday, Sep 13th, 2008 in Atlantic City.

Cozze is scheduled to fight Gasper Oliver from Bullpen Vale Tudo and Dunleavy is scheduled to fight Dave Lang from KTM.

For more information and to purchase tickets please check: www.newbreedfighters.com

Professor David Adiv Seminar in Harrisburg - PA

August 30th, 2008

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate Greg Anderson and his students from RGDA Harrisburg on their new location that he had the pleasure to visit and minister a seminar this weekend.

Stay tuned for the list of promotions!

NEW CLASS - Coming soon! "Just Drilling"

August 22nd, 2008.

Professor Adiv is excited to share the news of this unique class with all our students. Starting this fall, this will be a great opportunity to learn how to connect body and mind to move and flow in unison. The introduction of ways to properly calculate the measurements in order to create leverage and opportunities will be a key topic approached here. Stay tuned! More details and schedule coming soon.

Naga Battle at the Beach

August 4th, 2008

Professor David Adiv would like to congratulate all students from RGDA HQ and RGDA affiliated schools who participated at the "NAGA Battle at the Beach Championships" that took place this weekend in Wildwood, NJ.

We are proud to report the following results:

Brian O'leary (RGDA HQ) - 1st Place NO GI Men's Advanced Middle Weight Division

Vincent Renda (RGDA HQ) - 3rd Place NO GI Men's Beginner Light Weight Division

Natasha Clara (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 2nd Place GI Women's Beginner Light Heavy Weight

Darryn Kupratis (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 3rd Place Kids Intermediate GI  (90-99lbs)

Alex Ellis-Foster (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 2nd Place Kids Intermediate NO GI (90-99lbs)

Caitlin Kyle (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 3rd Place Teen Girls Intermediate GI

Steven DeLorenzo (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 3rd Place Teen Boys Novice GI and NO GI

Andrew Fernandez (RGDA Elite Martial Arts)- 2nd Place Men's GI Blue Belt LightWeight Division

Natasha Clara (RGDA Elite Martial Arts) - 2nd Place Women's GI Beginner Heavy Weight

Michael Trasso - 1st Place Men's NO GI Advanced Feather Weight Division

Steven A Bill - 2nd Place Men's Masters Blue Belt Cruiser Weight Division

Mike Weiscasee - 2nd Place Men's Masters Blue Belt Light Weight Division

Randy Frey (RGDA Berks County) - 1st Place Men's Directors Beginner Middle Weight Division

Al Nogueros - 1st Place Men's Men's Directors Blue Belt Heavy Weight Division

Randy Henry (RGDA Berks County) - 3rd Place Men's Men's Directors Blue Belt Heavy Weight

Please stay tuned for more results and pictures!

Friends and Visitors at Gracie New Jersey Academy

August 1st, 2008

All year long we receive visitors from all over the world, doubling the number of guests during the hot months of the summer. The cultural and technical interchange benefits everyone, therefore it is our pleasure to offer all our RGDA instructors/students and the friends of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu the best training possible, helping them with technical issues and other aspects of the game.

Professor David Adiv would like to thank the following students for their recent visit: From RGDA Guelph/Canada, under the instruction of Rob Veltman: Natalia Kulikova and Mathew Elder. Also from RGDA Canada, under the instruction of Dan Moroney: Daniel Baldasarre,  J. Robert Sainsburry, Andrew Mccoll and David Dominy.From RGDA Israel, under the instruction of Moshe Katz: Oren and Zeev.

Our doors are always open for the RGDA and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu friends. If you are planning to visit us some time soon do not hesitate to contact us with any questions and/or to schedule additional training sessions and private lessons.

Master and Seniors International Championships and 2008 Rio International Open

July 27th, 2008

Congratulations to the Gracie Humaita Team for the recent accomplishments:

1^st Place at the Master and Seniors International Championships

1^st Place for the Juvenile Team at the Rio International Open

2^nd Place for the Women’s Team at the Rio International Open

Both events were held at Tijuca Tenis Clube in Rio de Janeiro from 07/24 – 07/27/2008.

V Gracie New Jersey Academy Intramural Tournament

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Once again we enjoyed a friendly competition with a lot of excitement. Composure, sportsmanship and determination made today’s matches a great show not only entertaining us, but educating all of us.

Professor David Adiv congratulations all athletes on the great performance and thanks all those who came to watch, help and support this event.

Teen's Highlight: Ian T. and Jake S.

Wesley Fiorentino and Tim Jones Battling

RESULTS - V Gracie New Jersey Intarmural Tournament

 Teen's Super-Fights

1st Place: Jake S.

2nd Place: Ian T.

Men's Adult No-Gi Absolute Division

1st Place: Tim Jones

2nd Place: Allen Cozze

3rd Place: Sean Dunleave

4th Place: Vinnie Renda

5th Place: Wesley Fiorentino

No Gi Training - From July 14th through August 31st

July 1st, 2008

Celebrating summer and looking forward to expand our knowledge and fighting experience we are happy to announce that from 07/14 through 08/31 we will bring back the tradition of dedicating the hotter months of the year to No Gi Grappling training. All our regular scheduled classes will be done without the traditional uniform, with the exception of the youth and women's program.

No Gi Grappling has always been part of the programs regularly offered at our school and if you have not tried it yet, this is your chance. This is also a great opportunity for everyone to learn how better use their body weight and grips.

For No Gi Grappling training we ask you to wear T-shirts, rash guards and shorts in the following colors: BLACK, RED, BLUE, GRAY and WHITE only.

Grapplers Quest: 5th Copa Atlantica

June 29th, 2008

The 5th Copa Atlantica  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, organized by Grapplers Quest, was held in Morristown, NJ. "Fighting smart and fighting better" was the motto of the day. Everyone did their best, displaying great Jiu-Jitsu techniques combined with oustanding sportsmanship. And the highlight of the day was for sure our Team Spirit. Among the fighters and our organized supporters we found a way to be there for each other when needed.

Prfessor David Adiv would like to congratulate all the athletes and those who came to watch and support us.

Well done everyone! Let's keep it going!

Also, we would like to thank the Grapplers Quest Co for the opportunity and congratulate them on the successful organization of the event.

RESULTS - 5th Copa Atlantica Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships 

Angelica Tabor - 1st Place: Women's BJJ Purple/Brown/Black Absolute

Elan Schwarz - 2nd Place: Men's BJJ Black Belt Featherweight

Jason Tabor - 3rd Place: Men's BJJ Black Belt Featherweight & 

 2nd Place: Men's BJJ Black Belt Absolute 

Robert Capece - 2nd Place: Men's Executive BJJ Blue Belt Cruiserweight

Tim Jones - 2nd Place: Men's BJJ White Belt Superweight

Mitchell Tarter - 2nd Place: Men's BJJ Blue Belt Cruiserweight

Brian O'leary - 3rd Place: Men's BJJ Brown Belt Middleweight 

Shane Mock - 1st Place: Executive BJJ Purple Belt Cruiserweight

Rodney Stiffler - 1st Place: Men's Executive BJJ White Belt Welterweight

Randy Frey - 2nd Place: Men's Executive BJJ Blue Belt Lightweight

Jeff Giagocauo - 1st Place: Men's BJJ Blue Belt Superweight

Mike Trasso - 1st Place: Men's BJJ Purple Belt Featherweight

RGDA HQ New Black Belt

June 16th, 2008

Professor david Adiv and Professor Royler Gracie are proud to announce the promotion of Elan Schwarz to the black belt. This major achievement is the result of Elan's long term commitment and dedication to the "Gentle Art" and constant effort to improve and help those around him to learn and grow as well. We have always felt somehow "lucky" to have Elan as a team member and an instructor, and this milestone in his career is great source of inspiration and motivation for all of us.

Congratulations Elan!!!

Mundials 2008 - Team Results

June 8th, 2008

Congratulations to Gracie Humaita Team. We are proud to be an integral part of Gracie Humaita, the original Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created and developed by Grand Master Helio Gracie and carried foward by his sons, among them Professor Royler Gracie.

The Gracie Humaita Men's Team took Second Place and the Women's Team for the second consecutive year took the First Place trophy home.

Below is just a little display of our joy and excitement!

Mundials 2008 - Angelica Tabor Bronze Medalist

June 8th, 2008

Fighting with a lot of heart and technique, Angelica Tabor participated in both her weight and the absolute division, bringing home the bronze medal in the Brown/Black Belt Female Light Weight Division.

Congratualtions Angelica!

Angelica and Casey are all smiles after podium cerimony.

Mundials 2008 - Casey O'Brien World Champion

June 5th, 2008

On this very first day of the World Championships we all got a nice and uplifting start with the exciting victory of our teammate Casey O'Brien. Casey fought her heart out and demonstrated great sportsmanship, skills and poise.

Congratulations Casey O'Brien!

Blue Belt Female Middle Weight World Champion

RGDA HQ Promotions

June 3rd, 2008

Partcipating at Professor Royler Gracie's Seminar was for all of us very exciting and a great time overall, however for some of us it was a more special occasion when they were awarded their new belts, confirming their time, effort and dedication in learning and practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Professor David Adiv would like to congratulate the following students:

Joe Dolinski - Brown Belt

Jerry Nunery - Purple Belt

Raj Chauhan - Blue Belt

Mark Kuhn - Blue Belt