Hey guys, here’s a video of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Stephan Kesting showing a few details about the kimura. Kesting is referencing the Antonio Nogueira vs. Frank Mir fight from UFC 140, breaking it down from the scramble that eventually led to the submission. The finish of the kimura from side control is the same finish that is required for your curriculum test for this month. Watch how a fancy setup in a MMA fight still ends up with the same basic finish from side control that you learn as a white belt. At the end of the day it’s all about the basics! Enjoy!

Hey everyone, we will be having a modified schedule for Saturday, December 24th. We will be having open mat training from 9am-10:30am. Come in and train!

As martial artists we are constantly trying to improve ourselves and strive to be the best that we can be. This theory applies not only to improving our martial arts technique, but also in our strength as instructors. Our ability to pass on our knowledge to our students can be done in many different ways, depending on whether the student is a visual learner, audible learner, etc… The only way to improve oneself as an instructor is to seek out and learn from the best.

This week Master Jay, Coach Corey, and Coach Derek are adding to our skills as instructors by learning some amazing teaching strategies from Master Lloyd Irvin and Master Marcos Avellan from Freestyle Fighting Academy in Miami, FL. Here Master Lloyd Irvin shares some of his knowledge that has produced UFC fighters Dominick Cruz, Phil Davis, Mike Easton, and Brandon Vera as well as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts JT Torres, Jimmy Harbison, Jared Weiner, Brad Court, Mike Fowler, and myself. NJ United Mixed Martial Arts is proud to represent Team Lloyd Irvin and is always looking to improve our academy in every way possible!

Congratulations to Wilson Reis on his recent win at WFE 11 in Brazil. Wilson is one of the instructors at BJJ United in Philadelphia, PA where I received my Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Congratulations Wilson!

Looking forward to 11am Little Spartans class Saturday followed by open mat and Muay thai Kickboxing from 1:30-2:30pm.

If you are looking for BJJ in NJ come check out NJ United Mixed Martial Arts. We are the premier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy in New Jersey. Try our classes for 30 FREE days and see why we are the best academy for BJJ in NJ. Get in shape, lose weight, increase confidence, and learn a new hobby that is both fun and practical. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the hottest single martial art in the world today! Experience it for yourself! Call us today and ask about our 30 day FREE trial. 551-427-2356

Check out one of my instructors Jared Weiner showing a sneaky submission from the knee on belly submission. If you want to see more awesome knee on belly submissions check out Jared’s new DVD set he just released at www.OperationKneeOnBelly.com.

Just a reminder that Tuesday is our Little Ninja’s “Bring your parent to class” day at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts. Don’t forget to bring comfortable workout clothes! See everyone on the mats!

Congratulations to Combat Gold student Renzo on his performance at Grapplers Quest this Saturday December 10th. NJ United MMA only had one student competing at Grapplers Quest and Renzo came home with 2 medals! Renzo won the GOLD medal in the absolute division (no weight limit) and the silver in the welterweight (160-169lbs.) division. In the finals of the absolute division Renzo submitted his opponent who had at least an 80 lb. weight advantage with a choke from the back! In his second Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / BJJ / grappling tournament, Renzo has already won 4 medals, facing the best jiu jitsu competition in NJ and the greater part of the east coast.

NJ United Mixed Martial Arts has had stellar results in jiu jitsu competition as of late. Over the last two tournaments we’ve had a total of 9 students winning 11 medals! Our Combat Gold Competition Team classes prepare all of over students to perform at their very best in competition. Combat Gold classes focus on the competition aspect of jiu jitsu including wrestling and conditioning. If you are interested in competition contact us today 551-427-2356 to set up your appointment you can try our 30 Day FREE trial.

On Tuesday December 13th, we will be having our “Bring your parents to class” day at NJ United Mixed Martial Arts! All Little Ninjas parents are welcome to attend the class. Be ready to hold the pads for your child, do bear crawls, and participate in the games!!!

P.S. Bear crawls are optional