Posts Tagged ‘NAGA’

The Difference (Or Lack of Difference) Between Tournament and Academy Jiu-Jitsu – A Breakdown of Two NJU Competitors During Last Saturday’s NAGA Tournament

The 16th century Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi was the Dan Gable of his day. I’d wager that he was history’s best sports psychologist as well. He relentlessly studied the parallels and symbiotic relationship between martial arts, politics, the arts, and day-to-day life. He’s also the originator of the often-reiterated “Today is victory over yourself of […]

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Grappling Tournaments in NJ | Greg J. Wins GOLD

NAGA: North American Championships Last weekend NJ United Mixed Martial Arts student Greg J. brought home the championship belt from one of the toughest grappling tournaments in NJ. The North American Grapplers Association (NAGA) hosts events throughout the United States, drawing some of the most talented grapplers from the area to each event. Purple Belt […]

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NAGA: North American Championships

NJ United MMA Comes Home With 5 Medals! Some of the best up and coming grapplers in the NJ, NY, PA area tested themselves Saturday at the North American Grapplers Association. The tournament was held at the National Guard Armory in West Orange, NJ and the competition was fierce. NJ United sent five competitors into […]

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May Grappling tournaments

Looking forward to the upcoming grappling tournaments for the month of May. If you are interested in competing speak with Jay before or after class and don’t miss our Combat Gold competition team training Monday nights 8-9pm and Saturday afternoons 12-1pm (Combat Gold members only). NAGA (Gi and No Gi) – Morristown, NJ – May […]

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