Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Instructors in New Jersey

	Derek Picinich Instructor-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Renzo Gracie BlackBelt Derek is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with nine years experience and 14 years of wrestling experience. Derek earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University where he also wrestled for two years. He is still involved with wrestling as a volunteer coach and applies takedowns to his BJJ classes. Derek challenges himself by competing at the highest level at tournaments. View pics from Derek Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. 1st place-2010 Grapplers Quest World Series of Grappling (Advanced) 3rd place-2010 Renzo Gracie Open Tournament (Brown/Black Belt Division) 2nd Place – 2010 Grapplers Quest U.S. National Championship (Advanced) Win over Sergio Moraes (3x World BJJ Champion) 2nd Place- 2010 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East V (4 man) 1st Place – 2009 No-Gi Pan Ams (Brown Belt – HW) 2nd Place – 2009 NY International Open (Brown Belt – HW) 1st Place – 2009 Grapplers Quest Southeast Grappling Championship (Advanced) 2nd Place – 2008 Grapplers Quest All-Star Pro Challenge (U.S. Nationals) 1st Place – Grapplers Quest Beast of the East II (Advanced) 1st Place – Grapplers Quest – The Official North American Grappling Championships (Adv) 2nd Place- Naga (Expert) 1st Place – North American Submission Grappling Championship (Advanced) 2nd Place – 2006 Grapplers Quest & Copa Atlantica Weekend (Advanced) 3rd Place – Grapplers Quest Beast of the East (Advanced)

	John Finn Kids/Teens Program Instructor-Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Renzo Gracie BlackBelt View pics from John's Kids and teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
	Graduado Bahia ( Alex Verga ) Capoeira Instructor born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Live in NYC for 8 years, over ten years of experience in Capoeira. View pics from Alex's Capoeira class.

Brazilian jiu jitsu is a grappling-based martial art whose central theme is the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force him to submit. Due to the fact that control is generally easier on the ground than in a standing position, much of the technique of Brazilian jiu jitsu is centered round the skill of taking an opponent down to the ground and wrestling for dominant control positions from where the opponent can be rendered harmless. To control and overcome greater size, strength and aggression with lesser size and strength is the keynote of the sport. This is done by utilizing superior leverage, grip and position upon your opponent. Students of the sport gain a deep understanding of the workings and limits of the human body. This knowledge can be used to subdue and control an opponent with whatever level of severity the student chooses. The path to this knowledge is physically and mentally demanding. Students benefit from greatly increased physical fitness, problem-solving ability, self-knowledge of their body and mind and the many social benefits of working within a large group of like-minded fellow students as you learn and have fun together.

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