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Royler Gracie DVD Jiu-Jitsu Competition Tested Techniques Volume 4: Submissions - Available now at www.fighterzone.com

Royler Gracie, one of the most renowned instructors and accomplished fighters in BJJ, releases the last volume of his competition series covering the ultimate goal of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Submissions. The four times World BJJ Champion, three times World ADCC Champion demonstrates his favorite competition-tested techniques.

Royler reveals the submissions that allowed him to win many fights throughout his illustrious career. Watch how Royler submits the toughest opponents by viewing historic competition footage. Royler covers traditional submissions and more advanced positions as well. He teaches variations and set ups that most of your opponents wont be expecting. Learn how to play ahead of the opponent, achieve positional dominance, and submit the opponent without the use of excessive power or strength. Royler demonstrates in fine detail the elements of his well-known aggressive game.

Each position is demonstrated by Royler and illustrated with competition footage. These competition-tested techniques have proved their effectiveness and will help practitioners of all skill levels improve their game.

In a special introduction to the DVD, Royler`s biography highlights his champion career and achievements. The "Extra Feature" section shows Rolker Gracie teaching at the Gracie Humaita Academy and Royler sparring with his black belt students.

Techniques

1 Arm Lock From Side Control 1

2 Arm Lock From Side Control 2

3 Guard Pass To Arm Lock

4 Arm Lock From The Back Position

5 Inverted Arm Lock From The Mount

6 Arm Lock From The Half Guard

7 Arm Lock To Triangle Transition

8 Triangle From The Guard

9 Triangle From The Mount Position

10 Lapel Choke From Side Control

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GNJA Annual Self-Defense Holiday Seminar - December 20th - 12:30 to 3pm

Professor Adiv would like to thank all our students for making GNJA a great place to train and to belong. These holiday season we wish you and your family lots joy, health and prosperity.

To celebrate it, please join us for our annual self-defense holiday seminar. It is our gift to you and your family is also invited! We would love to accomodate everyone, however our space is limited, so please RSVP asap.

When:    Sunday, December 20th, 2009
     12:30 to 1pm: Breathing Clinic
     1 to 3pm: Self-Defense

Where:   GNJA – RGDA Headquarters
     56 Payne Rd, Lebanon, NJ 08833

What to wear:   White GI or Sweatshirt and sweatpants
(For safety: no jeans, buttons or zippers)

 Reminder to all participants: Avoid eating 2 hours prior to the seminar scheduled start time in order to benefit and properly execute the breathing exercises.

RSVP:   by December 16th, 2009 - Email: gracienewjersey@aol.com

Gracie US Nationals - January 23 & 24, 2010

Location: LA Convention Center @ The FitExpo

For more info check:  www.GracieTournaments.com

To register check:  www.GracieusNationals2010.eventbrite.com  

RGDA International Championships 2009

November 25th, 2009

Professor Royler Gracie and Professor Adiv would like to congratulate and thank all students and representatives who made of our "RGDA International Championships 2009" a great success. Several RGDA Competition Team Members came to our representative school, Elite Martial Arts in Morganville/NJ, to contributed for an excellent display of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu skills and sportsmanship. All teams and fighters fought very hard. Everyone gave out their best in a very technical and humane show beyond our expectations.

We apologize to some of the participants who had to fight in different divisions and not their own. Despite the disadvantage of belt, age or weight, they had the courage to fight and put on a great show. Wining or losing every fight was good. It means that both fighters fought their best, therefore it qualifies as a good fight. It just happens that someone wins and the other doesn't. We encourage everyone to continue training smart and to come back to fight again.

Among our affiliated academies we had the presence of athletes and instructors from: Bill Steven's Karate, Dragon's Den MMA, Elijah BJJ, Elite Martial Arts, Gracie New Jersey Academy, Gracie PA, Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center, Mrkulic BJJ, Performance BJJ,and RGDA Ephrata.

We are looking forward to gather again! Stay focused and keep working hard. Only together we can make each other grow and excel!

STAY TUNED FOR PHOTOS!

Fighterzone - Fit to Fight, sponsor of this event, proudly presented the following awards:

“Most Technical Fighter Awards” for these athletes:
White Belt: Joe Letizia - Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
Blue Belt: Adam Skillin - GNJA/ RGDA HQ
Purple Belt: Jaeson Pieretti - GNJA/ RGDA HQ

"Kids supporter" - a very special award in the form of $100/cash was presented to "Elijah BJJ" for bringing the most kids to compete at this event.
 
"Team's Awards" for the following schools:
1st Place: Gracie New Jersey Academy/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
3rd Place: Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
4th Place: Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair

Congratulations everyone!

 
RGDA International Championships 2009
Individual's Results:

(For any corrections, please contact us at gracienewjersey@aol.com. Thank you!)

Kids – Orange/Yellow Belt – Under 120LBS
1st Place: James Droste – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
2nd Place: Alex Ellis-Foster – Elite Martial Arts; RGDA Morganville
 
Kids – Yellow Belt – Under 75LBS
1st Place: David Walters – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
2nd Place: Ezra Smith – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
 
Kids – Yellow Belt – Above 75LBS
1st Place: Chris Scorese – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: David Walters – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
 
Kids – Yellow/White Belt – Under 90LBS
1st Place: Raul Echgeveria – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: Joseph Riccio – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
3rd Place: Elijah Schein – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
 
Kids – Yellow/ White Belt – Above 100LBS
1st Place: Jonathan Barcelos – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: Ken Crocamo – Bill Steven’s Karate/ RGDA Bergen County
3rd Place: Armani Cubilette – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
 
Kids – White Belt – Above 100LBS
1st Place: David Busch Jr. – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union NJ
2nd Place: Marcus Evaristo – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
3rd Place: Liridon Leka – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
Teens – White Belt – Under 130LBS
1st Place: Hunter Klebart – RGDA Ephrata
2nd Place: Nick Scorese – Elijah BJJ
 
Teens – Orange/Yellow Belt – Under 140LBS
1st Place: Gary Innocenti – Bill Stevens Karate/ RGDA Bergen County
2nd Place: Phillip Wood – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
 
Teens – White Belt – Under 150LBS
1st Place: Chris Rodriguez – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
2nd Place: Nick Crocamo – Bill Steven’s Karate/ RGDA Bergen County
 
Teens – Yellow/White Belt – Under 175LBS
1st Place: Mickey Gall – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Justin Evaristo – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
3rd Place: Jeff Warnock – Bill Steven’s Karate/ RGDA Bergen County
3rd Place: Anthony Scorese – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
 
Teens – Yellow/White Belt – Under 190LBS
1st Place: Jimmie Ackerman – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Andrew Braverman – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
 
Teens – Yellow/White Belt – Under 150LBS
1st Place: Andrew Braverman – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
2nd Place: Nick Scorese – Elijah BJJ
 
Adult Open Division
1st Place: Adam Skillin – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Darylle Steplight – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
3rd Place: Ryan Barr – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
3rd Place: Sean Seide – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
Purple Belt – Adult
1st Place: Jaeson Pieretti – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Joseph Fiouris – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
 
Blue Belt – Adult –  Under 149.9LBS
1st Place: Adam Skillin – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Vinnie Renda – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
3rd Place: Ryan Barr – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
 
Blue Belt – Adult – Under 164.9LBS
1st Place: Wesley Claytor – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Kenneth Egbert – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
3rd Place: Matt Witkowski – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
Blue Belt – Adult –  Under 169.9LBS
1st Place: Tom Piotrowski – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Bob Wellner – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
3rd Place: John Fini – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
Blue Belt – Adult – Under 179.9LBS
1st Place: Ryan Ahearn – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
2nd Place: Paul Forlai – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
3rd Place: Kevin Dobak – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
Blue Belt – Adult – Under 189.9LBS
1st Place: John Stoeckel – Performace BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
2nd Place: Mathew Brennan – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
3rd Place: Adam Curtis – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
 
Blue Belt – Adult – Under 220LBS
1st Place: Shaun Smith – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
2nd Place: Mitch Tarter – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
3rd Place: Darryle Steplight – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 149.9LBS
1st Place: Bryant Baerga – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: Robert Mazur – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
3rd Place: Matt Tabone – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 159.9LBS
1st Place: Raphael Trigueiro – Elijah BJJ
2nd Place: Sean Seide – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
3rd Place: Shane Kessock – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 169.9LBS
1st Place: Gregory Bimbiras – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: Eckersid Silapaswang – Mrkulic BJJ
3rd Place: Felice Fabiano – Elijah BJJ
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 179.9LBS
1st Place: Joe Letizia – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
2nd Place: Richard Jimenez – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
3rd Place: Mickey Gall & Anthony Pinizotto – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 203LBS
1st Place: Marvin Nunez – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
2nd Place: Bryan Thompkins – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
3rd Place: Eric Stafford – Lancaster Family Martial Arts/ RGDA Mountview
 
White Belt – Adult – Under 285LBS
1st Place: Norberto Jose Torres – Dragon’s Den MMA/ RGDA Rockland County
2nd Place: Lorenzo Graham – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
3rd Place: Joe Younger – Lancaster Family Martial Arts/ RGDA Mountview
 
White Belt – Master – Under 195LBS
1st Place: Anthony DePaula – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Joe Macaluso – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
3rd Place: John Foster – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
 
White Belt – Novice – Adult – Under 139.9LBS
1st Place: Ricardo Frias – GNJA/ RGDA HQ
2nd Place: Ken Mazur – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
3rd Place: Kerin Seabridge – Elite Martial Arts/ RGDA Morganville
 
White Belt – Novice – Adult – Under 169.9LBS
1st Place: Raul Echeveria – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
2nd Place: Alex Klebart – RGDA Ephrata
3rd Place: David Busch – Elijah BJJ/ RGDA Union
 
White Belt – Novice – Adult – Under 195LBS
1st Place: Mario Gomez – Performance BJJ/ RGDA Fair Lawn
2nd Place: David Helterbran – Mrkulic BJJ/ RGDA Montclair

MMA NEWS: Fabricio Morango fighting Caol Uno on UFC 106 

November 17th, 2009

Professor Royler Gracie and Fabricio Camoes, aka Morango, have just arrived in Las Vegas for the UFC 106 this upcoming Saturday, November 21st. Fabricio, from Gracie Humaita, Rio de Janeiro/Brasil, is a friend of Professor David Adiv and a black belt under Professor Royler Gracie. He is scheduled to fight Caol Uno, from Yokosuka Pref., Kanagawa, Japan.

Professor David Adiv and all of us are very excited and confident that Morango will display the best of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and raise up our team's name on the UFC Octagon. We would like to wish Morango a good time and just as Professor Royler Gracie has been preparing him for this event and will be in his corner, we will be thinking of him and sending our support for a great fight.

Below are some links to learn more about Fabricio Morango and this important step on his career.

Morango's video highlight:

Morango's interview to "Tatame Magazine":

http://www.tatame.com/2009/10/15/Camoes-on-Caol-Uno--Im-sure-that-Ill-win 

Professor Royler Gracie and Fabricio Camoes, A.K.A. Morango

RGDA at Naga, Newark, NJ

November 17th, 2009

Congratulations to all our students who have competed at the Naga - North American Grappling Championships this past weekend.

Here are some of the results:

From RGDA Rockland County/ Dragon's Den MMA:
Austin Bynum, 2nd Place No Gi under 130LBS and 3rd Place Gi White Belt division under 139LBS
 
From RGDA Bercks County:
Dylan Ekis - 3rd Place No-Gi and 2nd Place Teens Gi Intermediate Bantamweight
Dmitryi Poltauvskyi - 1st Place both Gi and No-Gi Teens Expert Middleweight. Worthy to note here that Dmitryi went undefeated in 5 matches, receiving a very cool championship belt for all his effort.

From RGDA HQ/ Gracie New Jersey:
Randy Gaston - 3rd Place Kids GI Beginner 130 to 180 lbs.
Matt Tabone - 2nd Place Mens GI White Belt Fly Weight

Randy Gaston - Gracie NJ Academy/ RGDA HQ

Austin Bynum - RGDA Rockland County

RGDA Association Annual Meeting and IDS

October 27t5th, 2009

The best of the RGDA affiliated schools and instructors have met once again on October 25th, 2009 at Gracie NJ Academy/RGDA HQ in Lebanon NJ. Under the guidance of Professor Royler Gracie and Professor David Adiv our representatives went through extensive training in order to update and recycle techniques and teaching methodology and continue to offer our RGDA students the best level of instruction - as always!

 

Striking Workshop at Gracie NJ Academy/RGDA HQ

October 26th, 2009

We would like to thank Mateo de Los Reys from Global Martial Arts/RGDA Virginia Beach for his workshop at Gracie NJ Academy/ RGDA HQ. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot!

Professor Royler Gracie Seminar - Congrats to Professor David Adiv: 3rd degree Black Belt!

October 21st, 2009

We would like to thank all those who have attended Professor Royler Gracie seminar. We all had a great time and certainly have learned a lot.

One of the highlights of the evening was a very special promotion: Professor David Adiv received from Profesor Royler Gracie the 3rd degree on his Black Belt. As Royler has mentioned, this is the recognition of the knowledge and the work that David has been doing throughout these years for the growth of Jiu-Jitsu and development of his students.

On behalf of all Gracie NJ Academy students and the RGDA Jiu-Jitsu Association we congratulate Professor David Adiv on this important achievement and thank both Royler and David for the constant effort, time and attention put into teaching all of us the Gentle Art.

RGDA International Championships 2009

Gracie NJ Academy takes Silver Medal at the Pan Ams No-Gi Championships 2009

October 6th, 2009

Professor Adiv and all of us would like to congratulate Brian O'leary from Gracie NJ/RGDA HQ on his participation and performance at the Pan Ams NO GI Championships 2009. Brian brought home the Silver Medal.  Congratulations!!!

Brian O'leary - Gracie NJ - Pan Ams NO GI 2009 - Silver Medalist

NEW! ROYLER GRACIE DVD VOL 3 - NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.FIGHTERZONE.COM

Professor Royler Gracie will be teaching at Jiu Jitsu Camp from January 09th to 17th, 2010

For more information and registration please check the links below:

1- Video: Royler Gracie - Jiu JItsu Camp 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vANpDoQsN7E

2-Event's official site

 www.jiujitsucamp.com

 **Very few spots available**

 "Welcome to my neighbourhood! Jiu Jitsu Camp will provide you a complete program designed by me. I`m 4 times World Champion, 3 times Abu Dhabi Champion, 3 times Pan American Champion and Pride Champion. See you in January 2010!"

Professor Adiv seminar at RGDA Morgansville/NJ

Camp Kokushikai

September 1st, 2009

Gracie NJ Academy NHB News: Reality Fighting

August 5th, 2009

Professor Adiv and all of us would like to congratulate our student Adam Skillin on his win at the Reality Fighting Battle at the Beach in Wildwood, NJ. On August 1st, Adam fought Jimmy Vo from ACMMA and won via rear naked choke at 1:17 of round two. Stay tuned for pictures and click the links below to watch the fight.

Round 1:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7pHVqVr8Fk

Round 2:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voJ1R78jjqo

RGDA MO - Camp 2009

August 1st, 2009

Professor Adiv is happy to invite all RGDA representatives and their students to the RGDA St. Louis MO. Last year everyone had an amazing time and this year you don't want to miss it! Details below: 

RGDA NC - Visit to Gracie New Jersey Academy/RGDA HQ

July 30th, 2009  

All of us at the RGDA HQ were happy to have the Basulto family from RGDA NC  at our school this last weekend. Besides the great training  and fun time, Professor Adiv was proud to present Christine Basulto the Purple Belt. Christine has been training and involved with Gracie Jiu Jitsu and the RGDA for more than 10 years and was long due for the promotion.  Read below their impressions on the experience.

Christine Basulto - Congratulations!!!

"Our family recently had the privilege of visiting RGDA’s Headquarters in New Jersey.  It was an enriching and fun experience for the whole family!  My wife and I have been students of Prof. David Adiv for over 10 years and each time we step on the mat with him our understanding of Jiu Jitsu is enriched by refreshing the principles and seeing concepts in new applications.  Whether it is through group classes or private lessons, Professor David Adiv always offers high quality and personalized instruction! Where else can a father, mother and 4yr old children train together, being exposed to the same material and gaining information relevant to their level? All further proof that Gracie Jiu Jitsu is an art and science that anyone can learn regardless of age or experience and maintain their skills through all manner of circumstances." Armando Basulto, RGDA NC.

Basulto Family and Professor Adiv

Gracie NJ Academy at "The Good Fight - Cherry Hill Challenge"

July 20th, 2009

Congratulations to Darwin Chang on his participation and performance at the "Good Fight Cherry Hill Challenge", on July 11th Darwin placed 2nd on the White belt 150 - 160lbs division.

Click on the links below to watch some of his matches:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPaP06k8dZc 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd1mOdnQ9wQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMiVACdJvQA

Congratulations Darwin!!!

Fighterzone - Fit to Fight: WWW.FIGHTERZONE.COM

July 18th, 2009

Fighterzone - Fit to Fight has a new website. To celebrate it we are offering our RGDA students and friends a special discount. Check out our store, once you make a purchase enter COUPON CODE RGDA100 in your shopping cart and $ave on every single item you purchase! Hurry up! This offer is for limited time and/or for our first 100 RGDA customers. Click the logo below to be directed to www.fighterzone.com

NO GI Training - Summer Schedule

July 18th, 2009

Starting on July 20th, the following classes will be NO GI:

Wednesday - 7:30

Thursday - 7:30

Saturday - 1pm 

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 to better use their body weight and grips.

For No Gi Grappling training we ask you to wear BLACK RASH GUARDS AND FIGHTING SHORTS. For everyone's safety: NO T-SHIRTS, NO BUTTOMS and NO ZIPERS.

RGDA HQ - NHB News: New Breed Fighters - XXII One Step Closer - July 11th, 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ

July 5th, 2009

Professor Adiv would like to invite all our students and friends to the upcoming New Breed event in Atlantic City to cheer and support our student Wesley Claytor who is scheduled to fight Mike Benoit from Soca BJJ/ Bellmore Kickboxing. For more information and to purchase tickets check: www.newbreedfighters.tv

Good luck Wesley!

Professor David Adiv Seminar News - A great surprise to all participants! 

June 20th, 2009

Professor Adiv would like to thank everyone who participated at the seminar hosted at Gracie New Jersey Academy this weekend. Among the participants we also had the presence of the following RGDA Representatives: Angelica, Brian O'leary and Chris Brough.

Everyone had a great time and the best time is yet to come: During the seminar staff was videotaping all participants to later review their body mechanics coordination and their understanding in bringing them into a real situation. These specific points will be studied and used to personalize the surprise free private lessons Professor Adiv will teach to each of the participants in the upcoming weeks.

This seminar offered the participants a unique opportunity to develop tools to scientifically investigate the importance of coordinating themselves in prospective to their structure, abilities and needs in order to be able to recognize and anticipate the circumstances of the fight; and use these tools to better learn Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

Testimonial: "First, I want to thank David for an amazing seminar today.  Having the opportunity to think deeply about what we were doing, to take our time and feel so encouraged, to apply our movements with scientific precision and reason- these were all rare opportunities.  All of these things combined to make today's seminar one of the best seminars I've ever attended. The breathing exercise alone was worth the price of the entire seminar.  I've done the breathing several more times today, and, it's amazing how calm, peaceful, energized, and positive I feel as a result. Second, I want to express my similarly deep appreciation for David offering to teach the special private lesson to all of today's attendees.  This is an even more rare and special opportunity, and, I am very grateful to have it." Sundar Brown, Gracie NJ Academy/ RGDA HQ

Stay tuned for photos!

Gracie Humaita/RGDA Competition Team at Mundials 2009

June 9th, 2009 

Congratulations to Humaita's Women's Team - for winning for the 3rd year in a row the World Championship Team's Trophey! Also great representation from the Juvenile who took third place trophey and the Novice who took first place overall.

June 5th, 2009

Professor Adiv and all of us would like to wish all the best to our teammates and everyone competing at the 2009 Mundials in Long Beach, California.

Professor Royler Gracie DVD Volume 2 

June 4th, 2009

The wait is over! The volume 2 of Professor Royler Gracie is now available for purchase at our online store and at the school. Check it out: www.fighterzone.com

II Gracie NJ Academy Intramural Tournament

June 1st, 2009

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate all students who competed at our "II Gracie NJ Academy Intramural Tournament" and thank everyone who came to watch and support our fighters.

RESULTS:

Adult Gi White Belt (under 185lbs)

First Place: Tony DePaolla

Second Place: Anthony “T.J.” Pinizotto

Third Place: Phil Cyphers

Adult Gi Blue Belt (under 165lbs)

First Place: Matt Witkowski

Second Place: Mike Riccio

Adult Gi Blue Belt (over 166lbs)

First Place: Joe Cannarella

Second Place: Mickey Gall

Adult Absolute Gi

First Place: Joe Cannarella

Second Place: Anthony DePaolla

Third Place: Mickey Gall

Congratulations!!!!

Professor David Adiv Seminar at Gracie NJ Academy

"Approaching the Science of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu"

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

On this unique 4 hours seminar Professor Adiv will teach participants how to develop the necessary tools to scientifically train and understand Gracie Jiu-Jitsu principles and concepts.

Techniques will be detailed and scrutinized in ways to teach participants how to make the proper calculations when developing and experimenting with body's abilities and how to collaborate breathing and movement techniques for a more efficient and assertive training.

To all participants: Avoid eating 2 hours prior to the seminar scheduled start time in order to benefit and properly execute the breathing exercises.

Where: Gracie New Jersey Academy - RGDA HQ 

56 Payne RD, Lebanon NJ 08833 USA

When: Saturday, June 20th, 2009

           11am to 3pm

Cost: Early registration and payment (by June 15th): $100.00

         After June 15th: $110.00

         Limited Spots! Sign up today!

For Registration and Additional Information contact us at: (908)713-0004 and gracienewjersey@aol.com

ATTENTION RGDA HQ STUDENTS: OUR KIDS 11:30AM and ADULT 1PM CLASSES

WILL BE CANCELED ON THIS DAY.

Camp Kokushikai 2009 - Be ready!

May 7th, 2009

In anticipation to the "I Kokushikai Judo Camp", 3x Olympian and camp director, Celita Schutz, gathered all instructors this past weekend to work on the details that will certainly make this a unique experience for everyone.

All camp instructors are highly qualified teachers and accomplished names of the Judo and Jiu-Jitsu sports. Composing the instructors' team we have: Professor David Adiv, Sensei "Kasper" Gawel, Sensei Ogasawara, Sensei Matsumura and Sensei Higashi. (Please refer to the camp brochure to read their bio).

To complement the high level of instruction, the camp will be held at the beautiful Poconos area. Great views, waterfront and a comfortable facility will make this experience a great vacation opportunity for the entire family!

Don't wait for the last minute! Contact camp@kokushikai.com  for additional information and to register.

Click here to download the complete brochure including the instructors' bio, details on the facility and camp currilum.

Camp Instructors - L to R: Sensei Higashi, Sensei Kasper Gawel, Sensei Celita Schutz, Professor David Adiv, Sensei Ogasawara and Sensei Matsumura.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu NJ Academy: training to combat the Swine Flu epidemic 

May 1st, 2009

Approached by a few students concerned with the swine flu epidemic that has hit Mexico, USA and several other countries, Professor Adiv was asked if and how we should train Gracie Jiu Jitsu in these times that  we are been swamped by alarming news that suggest us to avoid close contact with each other and therefore avoid getting sick.

First and foremost Professor Adiv advises us to learn about the facts and not to be alienated by the media. He also encourages us to take all precautions to maintain proper personal hygiene and health, including washing our hands often and seeking medical help when not feeling well. However he gives emphasis to the actions we can take to completely eradicate this and many other issues that have been affecting our physical and emotional health.

Professor Adiv says that “This is the time for us to use all the tools we have to boost our immune system and keep it working well. Rather than breaking apart from each other, now it is the time to go to the academy and train.” It might sound a bit contradictory, however those who knows the benefits of training Gracie Jiu Jitsu will promptly understand and those who are not familiar with it yet, are encouraged to give it a try. Training Gracie Jiu Jitsu provides us with the whole package for great fitness and wellness.  

The benefits are measured by a functional body capable of defending itself from the big bullies on the streets as well as from the microscopic threats around us. Professor Adiv mentions that "there won’t be masks strong enough to block these micro organisms from harming us if we don’t help each other to be strong from within."

Gracie Jiu Jitsu and the natural breathing exercises we often practice during our training sessions promote great cardiovascular health, and it is worth to note here that even though the swine flu is a big threat on its own, cardiovascular diseases have been the number one killer in America for the past decade.   The natural breathing required when we are training or practiced as part of our warm up increases our lung capacity, the flow of oxygen to all our system and cells, facilitates the exchange of gases in our respiratory system and promotes natural detoxification of our bodies.

Training with a group of supportive friends brings up good feelings and help us to keep our mental and emotional health in check as well. And it is no novelty that good emotional health is a key component to boost our immune system.  

So, now it is time to take Professor Adiv advice and pack up our gis and head to the academy.

Have a great training everyone!

NEW! Kids Gracie Jiu Jitsu Classes

Gracie Humaita - RGDA: Pan Ams 2009 NEWS

March 31st, 2009 

Congratulations to the team Gracie Humaita for the following accomplishments on the Jiu Jitsu Pan Ams 2009:  2nd Place Adult Male, 2nd Place Master and Senior, 2nd Place Adult Female and 1st Place Juvenile.  Once again we are very proud to be members of Gracie Humaita and to contribute for the overall success of the team! 

Professor Adiv and all of us  would like to congratulate our representative Donald Park on his performance at the Pan Ams 2009. Donald is the 2009 Brown Belt Master Pena Champion and he has received his Black Belt on the podium from Professor Royler Gracie. DOUBLE CONGRATS!!!!

Also congratulations to Amir Yafawi from RGDA Bravado/Canada on the Silver Medal at the Adult Purple Belt Meio-Pesado. This was Amir's first competition as a Purple Belt and he  is looking forward to the Mundials. Way to go Amir! Keep it up!

Stay tuned for more and photos! For complete results check: http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009pan.htm

Amir Yafawi and Professor Dan Moroney

Xande Ribeiro and Donald Park

Royler Gracie - Additional Seminar Dates at RGDA HQ

March 19th, 2009 

Attention students and friends: Gracie Jiu Jitsu NJ Academy will be hosting two seminars with Professor Royler Gracie. Be sure to reserve your spot today!

Sunday, April 5th, 2009 at 1pm and

Saturday April 11th, 2009 at 1pm

Click here to view complete schedule and registration information.

RGDA HQ - NHB News: New Breed Fighters - XX One Step Close - March 7th in Atlantic City NJ

March 8th, 2009

Professor Adiv would like congratulate our fighters and thank all those who came to support us on this event. We are proud to report on the performance and sportsmanship of these competitors:

Our first fighter to make to the cage that evening and also making his NHB debut was Wesley Claytor, going against Jason EIB (Modern MMA). Wes, who has only been training for about two years did really well keeping himself safe and being offensive whenever it was appropriate. The fight went the full three rounds and ended up on referee's decision in favor of his opponent.  Wesley did show great posture, confidence and a lot of skills. We are all looking forward to see him fighting again.

Our second fighter of the evening, Sean Dunleavy, was going for his second NHB match, after a victorious debut a few months ago. Sean fought Brandon Wamboldt (Black and Blue MMA) and simply followed up with the training plan, stayed safe at all times and dominated his opponent finishing the fight at 2 minutes and 3o seconds of the first round via arm bar. 

A few words from our fighters after the event:

"I'd like to thank Professor Adiv and the Gracie NJ Academy instructors and friends for their support and for helping to make it possible." Wesley Claytor 

"I would like to thank and dedicate my performance to Grandmaster Helio Gracie.  If it wasn't for him, MMA, NHB and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as we know today wouldn't even exist." Sean Dunleavy

Crossfit Training - Open Workshop for our students -

March 15th, 2009

RGDA St. Louis - Professor Adiv Seminar at Grappling Concepts

February 24th, 2009

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate JW Wright and his students on their constant effort to improve and thank them for the great time during the seminars this past weekend.

See below some of the pictures and feedbacks of the participants:

"Thank you so much for the seminar, as always your knowledge, character, and wisdom amaze me and makes me want to become a better student, teacher, and person. Thanks again for coming to St Louis." Little Brian

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Academy
I Intramural Championships - February 15th, 2009

February 17th, 2009

Professor David Adiv would like to congratulate all our students that participated at our I Intramural Tournament of 2009.

Results:

Adult Gi White Belt (under 160lbs)

First Place: Vinnie Renda

Second Place: Ian Barbarick

Third Place: Mike Riccio

Third Place: Pvzemyslaw Piotrowski

Adult Gi White Belt (under 185lbs)

First Place: Kevin Dobak

Second Place: Darwin Chang

Third Place: Ryan Daut

Adult Gi White Belt (above 185lbs)

First Place: Mickey Gall

Second Place: Peter Garner

Third Place:Charles Gaston

Third Place: Marty Guilfoyle

Adult Gi Blue Belt

First Place: Chris Borsuk

Second Place: Shane Thatcher

Third Place: Mitch Tarter

Adult Gi Purple Belt

First Place: Jaeson Pieretti

Second Place: Richard Smith

Third Place: Sundar Brown

Adult Absolute Gi

First Place: Vinnie Renda

Second Place: Mickey Gall

Third Place: Pvzemyslaw Piotrowski

Third Place: Charles Gaston

Congratulations!!!!

RGDA Israel - Professor David Adiv Seminar

February 7th, 2009

Women's Self Development Workshop at Gracie New Jersey Academy

February 4th, 2009

On January 11th, 2009 we held a "Women's Self Development" workshop taught by our instructor Angelica. The workshop is an extention of our Women's Only Program and of the services available for the ladies in our community. This time it was specifically designed for and taught to the local Girls Scout Troop 929 - Service Unit 6, who have been working to earn their badge in Self-defense. We had about 14 young ladies (ages 15 and 16) who very attentively participated and voiced their curiosity and concerns.
 
During the workshop the girls, were taught how to work on the development of awareness to prevent dangerous situations and techniques to defend themselves against common attacks. We also had the priviledge to have Officer Peggy C., who is also one of our students, as a guest speaker for the girls scouts on the matters of domestic violence and abuse, the laws protecting the individuals and the resources available for the victims to get help.  

For this event we would like to thank Lauren E., for her initiative and desire to share the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu self-defense system with her friends. Casey O. and Katie C. for assisting in teaching the girls and Peggy C. for her valuable information.
Special thanks to the Girls Scout Troop 929 for their participation and outstanding donation to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Academy Foundation. 

Women of any age are welcome to check out our Women's Only Classes at Gracie Jiu Jitsu New Jersey Academy every Friday at 6:30pm. And stay tuned for more workshops for ladies only!

Do you have questions about women's training or would like to host a workshop, please contact Professor Adiv and/or Angelica at gracienewjersey@aol.com or (908)713-0004

SAD NEWS: MASTER HELIO GRACIE PASSES AWAY

January 29th, 2009

We are all mourning for the passing of our beloved Master Helio Gracie. At this moment we would like to express our deep appreciation for this honorable man, whose teachings of Jiu-Jitsu and Life has brought all of us at the RGDA Association and the entire Global Jiu-Jitsu Community together.

Grandmaster Helio Gracie: An incredible human being, whose life and legacy will always be remembered.

May you rest in peace and may your beloved ones find comfort and faith in the arms of the Creator.

Tonight we would like to invite all our schools and friends to unite and take a Minute of Silence in memory and honor of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. We have two opportunities to do so: At 7PM EST and at 7PM PST.

For our students and friends at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu New Jersey Academy (RGDA Headquarters) we inform you that we won't have classes tonight, however we would like to have you all here (7PM EST) in your gis to support the Minute of Silence and have a special evening to remember our Grandmaster.

Those wishing to extend their respects and love to Professor Royler Gracie and his family may e-mail: info@roylergracie.com

Gracie Jiu Jitsu NJ Academy VI Intramural Tournament - February 15th, 2009

January 20th, 2009

Dear Gracie Jiu Jitsu NJ Academy students,

We will be hosting our first Intramural Tournament of the year on February 15th, 2009. It will be a great opportunity for all of us to get together and display all the great skills and sportsmanship we have been working on. We count on everyone's participation.

Please contact/see our instructors for details and additional information.

January 2009 Promotions

January 11th, 2009

Professor Adiv would like to congratulate the following students on their well deserved promotions:

Casey O'brien - Purple Belt

Dan Mccardle - Purple

John Distano - Blue Belt

Brian Zamrock - Blue Belt

Congratulations!

World Champion Casey O'brien receives her Purple Belt