Congratulations to Christina, Danny, and Mark for receiving their Blue Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu after the CAP Gi class Thursday night. Mark, Danny, and Christina have all shown tremendous dedication and work ethic since they started training. Great job guys!!!

Here are some action shots from BJJ 101 and No Gi Jiu Jitsu classes from this week.

Check out this video of one of my instructors, Jared Weiner, hitting a sneaky wrist lock at the last Grapplers Quest event. Nice timing!

We had an excellent Combat Gold Competition Team class tonight at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts. We reviewed JT Torres’ signature guard passing series, had an awesome guard passing drill, and got some hard training and cardio at the end of class! Keep up the hard work guys! Keep those GOLD medals coming!

Congratulations to Ken Sanchez and Jacky Chan on receiving their Blue Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Wednesday night after our BJJ 101 class. Ken Sanchez is really developing excellent technique and a great flow to his jiu jitsu game. Jacky had a good showing at the NAGA Battle at the Beach tournament last weekend, winning 2nd place in the white belt division. Congratulations guys, keep working hard toward that Purple Belt!

Congratulations to the NJ United Mixed Martial Arts Combat Gold Competition Team for performance at NAGA: Battle at the Beach in Wildwood, NJ this past weekend! The “Terminator” A.K.A. Zack from the Little Spartans did a great job in his first competition winning the Silver Medal. Christina DeNichilo won the GOLD Medal in the Intermediate No Gi division and also added 2 more Bronze Medals by the end of the day. Jackie Chan had a solid performance winning the Silver Medal in the White Belt division. Greg J. also rep’d NJU well bringing home a Bronze Medal in the Purple Belt Gi division.

Christina DeNichilo: 1 GOLD, 2 Bronze

“Terminator”: 1 Silver

Jackie Chan: 1 Silver

Greg J.: 1 Bronze

Remember…

“If there is any such thing as good luck, it is that which results from hard work and preparation.” – Unknown

Big congratulations to everyone that competed at the Grapplers Quest helping Team Lloyd Irvin bring home the US National Championships Team Title! NJ United MMA brought home 7 medals helping Team Lloyd Irvin take the top spot over more than 25 other teams at the event! Great job everyone!

Check out a video of one of my instructors, Jared Weiner, in a match from Grapplers Quest on Sunday, July 22nd. Jared won the Master’s Black Belt division submitting both of his opponents in impressive fashion. Oussssss

We had 26 students at BJJ 101 class Wednesday night. Keep up the excellent work, we’re working on our BJJ 101 armbar from the closed guard and I’m really happy with the hard work everyone is putting in during our “King/Queen of the Closed Guard” drills! See everyone tonight!

Great Combat Gold Competition Team class with JT “Spiderman” Torres. JT showed some awesome guard passing techniques that I personally can’t wait to implement into my game! Keep up the great work guys!