Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful. – Zig Ziglar

Saturday night NJ United MMA watched UFC: Japan: Edgar vs. Henderson at what may now be the new UFC Party spot, Tiff’s in Pequannock, NJ. We had a good group of about 20 or so NJ United students that got together to enjoy some good food and great fights! I’m looking forward to catching the […]

This afternoon I got to train with some of my friends including one of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors in the world, Rafael Lovato, Jr. Rafael is one of only two Americans to EVER win the Mundial World Championships in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The first and only other American to win the Worlds was former […]

A goal properly set is halfway reached. – Zig Ziglar

Check out one of my good friends and training partners JT Torres in a match from the Houston Open from this past weekend. JT won the GOLD medal in the lightweight division and also won the GOLD in the open weight class, closing out the division with fellow Team Lloyd Irvin Black Belt, Jimmy Harbison. […]

Dr. Jan Kasprowicz from “Recovery Team” (www.recoveryteam.co) held an excellent seminar sharing some great information about optimal recovery, proper hydration, and post training nutrition. Dr. Jan has a tremendous amount of knowledge in this field and everyone that attended the seminar walked away with some very valuable information.  Here are a few quick pictures from […]

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. – Zig Ziglar

Here’s a not so common escape from the armbar. I learned this technique from a two time world champion in 2005-2006 on one of my trips to Brazil! I’ve never seen this technique taught before and it can be a very high percentage escape if done correctly…. Enjoy….  

Congratulations to Marc Brooks and Chas Makkaraeng for receiving their Blue Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tonight at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts tonight! Both these guys have been in the academy training hard and putting the time in to improve their technique.

Ladies and Gentlemen we will be having a FREE “Optimal Recovery” seminar for all NJ United Mixed Martial Arts students next Wednesday, 2/15 at the academy.  The seminar will be for about 30-40 minutes during the open mat training and before the Muay Thai kickboxing class. Some of the topics covered will be optimal recovery, proper hydration, […]