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Helpful insights into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense — for beginners, parents and grapplers of every level, straight from a 5th-degree black belt's academy in Fair Lawn.
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Technique & Progress
How to earn your next BJJ stripe through consistency, mastering the basics, sparring, fixing weaknesses and a positive attitude.
BeginnersMarch 17, 2025
The most common mistakes beginners make attempting advanced BJJ moves — and how to avoid them by mastering the fundamentals first.
Technique & ProgressMarch 3, 2025
A breakdown of beginner-friendly closed guard versus advanced modern open guards, and when to use each in your BJJ game.
Technique & ProgressMarch 1, 2025
Five advanced techniques — Berimbolo, X-Guard, De La Riva, Kimura trap and heel hook — for the dedicated grappler.
BeginnersFebruary 11, 2025
Five essential moves every white belt should master, from the bridge-and-roll escape to the cross-collar choke.
Technique & ProgressFebruary 4, 2025
How Jiu-Jitsu techniques evolve from stiff white-belt basics into the fluid, adaptable game of a black belt.
BeginnersJanuary 23, 2025
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ are the same martial art; the real difference comes down to branding and training emphasis.
Technique & ProgressJanuary 15, 2025
A guide to the five BJJ belts, what each rank means, and how long it takes to progress from white to black.
BeginnersJanuary 9, 2025
The essential first moves every BJJ white belt should focus on to build a strong foundation on the mat.
BeginnersDecember 27, 2024
Age is no barrier to BJJ, which offers adults of all ages physical, mental and social benefits in a beginner-friendly setting.
Adults & FitnessDecember 20, 2024
Adult BJJ is a full-body workout that improves cardio, strength and flexibility while aiding weight management and mental wellness.
Adults & FitnessDecember 13, 2024
Four reasons to join an adult BJJ class: fitness, self-defense, stress relief and a supportive community.
Adults & FitnessDecember 6, 2024
Give the gift of health this Christmas with adult BJJ classes that build fitness, confidence and community.
Adults & FitnessNovember 19, 2024
Adult BJJ delivers full-body fitness, mental clarity, self-defense skills and confidence within a supportive community.
Adults & FitnessNovember 12, 2024
Adult BJJ builds strength, endurance and flexibility while reducing stress, teaching self-defense and fostering camaraderie.
Adults & FitnessNovember 5, 2024
Five reasons adult BJJ boosts mental health, from stress relief and focus to community, resilience and confidence.
Adults & FitnessMarch 6, 2022
Jiu-Jitsu offers powerful mental-health benefits, easing stress, anxiety and depression while building focus and community.
Adults & FitnessMarch 6, 2022
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gives adults better sleep, confidence, self-discipline, a supportive community and a more positive attitude.
Kids & FamilyFebruary 28, 2022
Seven ways youth Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, focus, coordination and lifelong values in children.
Self-DefenseFebruary 18, 2022
Why self-defense classes at Performance Jiu-Jitsu are for everyone, whatever your age or experience.
BeginnersJanuary 28, 2022
Curious about the difference between martial arts and Jiu-Jitsu? Learn how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help you.
Kids & FamilyJanuary 11, 2022
A martial arts class can reduce stress, build confidence and help your whole family bond at Performance Jiu-Jitsu.
BeginnersDecember 30, 2021
Curious about the main purpose of martial arts? Learn how training helps you develop physically and mentally.
BeginnersDecember 15, 2021
On the fence about signing up for martial arts? Here's why you should — and how to find the right fit.
Kids & FamilyNovember 30, 2021
How kids benefit from martial art classes — the confidence, discipline and life skills martial arts builds.
Adults & FitnessNovember 11, 2021
Participating in adult Jiu-Jitsu classes can enhance your physical and mental health at Performance Jiu-Jitsu.
BeginnersDecember 14, 2015
Sign up for a free trial Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class with one of our black-belt instructors at Performance Jiu-Jitsu.
Kids & FamilyDecember 8, 2015
Looking for Passaic County kids martial arts classes? Performance Jiu-Jitsu in Fair Lawn is here to help.
Kids & FamilyNovember 16, 2015
Kids martial arts classes in Fair Lawn, NJ at Performance BJJ build grades, respect and confidence.
Kids & FamilyNovember 16, 2015
Bergen County kids martial arts classes at Performance BJJ in Fair Lawn teach self-defense and confidence.
Kids & FamilyOctober 13, 2015
Looking for North Jersey kids martial arts classes? Check out Performance BJJ in Fair Lawn and get your free trial.
Self-DefenseSeptember 24, 2015
Looking for the best self-defense classes in Bergen County? Learn real-world BJJ self-defense at Performance Jiu-Jitsu.
BeginnersSeptember 17, 2015
Looking for a Passaic County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy? Check out Performance BJJ in Fair Lawn and ask about our free trial.
BeginnersSeptember 14, 2015
Authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in North Jersey — free trial in Fair Lawn under 5th-degree black belt Louis Vintaloro.
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