During my days of managing an MMA academy, I’ve spoken with plenty of first-time students about their apprehensions to starting their training. Of course, these concerns sometimes have to do with how friendly the other students are, how much a membership package will cost, etc. But I find that once a student has decided in […]

If you have a minute and forty-four seconds to spare, check out this fight from UFC Fight Night 161 last Saturday. Not only is it a quick and entertaining fight, but it’s a great lesson for those among you who are interested in taking up martial arts. It’s important for you to train what I’d […]

One drawback to martial arts in general is that you simply can’t train all day. So when you’re resting or injured, it’s good to have other ways to fulfill your nature as a fighter, but without choking or punching actual people. This is where good videogames come into play. I’ve been a fan of Capcom’s […]

One of the greatest boxing matches of all time! So much heart shown by both guys!

NAGA: Battle at the Beach 15 Congratulations to Little Ninja Zachary for winning the the Kids 40-49 lbs. Intermediate division in both the no gi and gi divisions! Zach’s takedowns and guard passing was on point against some very tough competition. NJ United Little Ninja Giovanni also competed and got some great experience in his […]

Saturday: Little Spartans class cancelled 10:00am – Muay Thai 101 11:00am – Adult Open Mat training Sunday: 11:00am – BJJ 101

Great evening of classes at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts! The NJU Kids Competition Team worked on some great single leg takedown defense and got to drill live with their partners. These kids are really developing some awesome balance. It’s amazing how fast they learn. The Little Ninjas class followed the comp team where we […]

Congratulations to everyone from NJ United MMA that competed this weekend at the North American Grapplers Association (NAGA) tournament in Morristown, NJ. Christina added another GOLD medal to her collection in the women’s intermediate No Gi division and a Silver medal in the women’s blue belt division. Rich showed a great all around grappling game, with […]

It’s time for the NJ United “Technique of the Week”. This week’s technique is an advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) sweep from the De La Riva Guard. Try our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts for 30 FREE days in Totowa, NJ.