Our Program and Curriculum

Performance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Fair Lawn, NJ runs one of the largest and most successful adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs in the state of New Jersey. This has been attributed to Louis Vintaloro's 10 years of hands-on experience teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Every student gets the attention they need to rise to the next level.

Performance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy stays true to the Jiu-Jitsu taught at the Gracie Humaitá Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We offer a balanced curriculum of sport, no-gi, self defense and no-rules (vale tudo/MMA) fighting. The emphasis is on ground-fighting but we also cover takedowns with and without the kimono (uniform).

In the beginning stages of your training we emphasize the fundamental and basic techniques that will eventually be your solid foundation for this exciting martial art. Because the techniques are constantly changing and evolving in Brazil, we try to offer the most up-to-date techniques coming out of the competition scene in Rio.

Competition
Competition is a fun aspect of this martial art and is a fun and safe way to test and apply your skills. We recommend competition but definitely do not make it a requirement for your progress. Most students just like to train for other reasons such as self defense, fitness...etc.

Self Defense
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great self defense system for men and women. Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a full set of self defense techniques (defesa pessoal) that are used against common street attacks such as headlocks, bear hugs, rape situations...etc.

Getting in Shape
Training at our academy will be a great way to become and stay fit! The beautiful thing about training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that you will be having a lot of fun while you're getting in shape. Students lose weight without even focusing on it. You will also be learning an incredibly effective martial art at the same time.

Supplement your Current Martial Arts Training
Many students at Performance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy are students and instructors of other martial arts themselves. We have a very open mind and our students do also. As many of you know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a wonderful supplement to striking based martial arts such as tae kwon do, karate, kickboxing...etc. Many martial artists know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will make them a more balanced and complete fighter.

Rank
We use the traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grading system that is used in Brazil. White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black. We also use a 4 stripe system on the white belt with easy to follow required techniques to achieve the next stripe rank on your white belt. This system has proven to be very successful in guaranteeing that the student learns the fundamental techniques before he/she reaches the Blue Belt (1st colored belt).

We DO NOT charge for belts or belt testing. Your belt and rank is yours because you earned it on the mat.

Children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This program is for kids ages 7-12 years of age. Louis Vintaloro is a certified teacher in the state of New Jersey and is available to teach your son or daughter the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you're interested in these classes please call or e-mail Louis Vintaloro.

More Questions?
Please don't hesitate calling 201-225-0000 or e-mailing Louis Vintaloro at BJJAcademy@aol.com with any questions you might have and to also make an appointment to observe or try a class out.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Group Class Prices are:

$145/month for 8 group classes per month
$155/month for 12 group classes per month
$165/month for unlimited BJJ group classes per month

Every program includes members only 'open mats.'
Open mats are open sparring sessions without formal instruction.
Sparring or 'rolling' is an integral part of the learning process. It's also everyone favorite part of BJJ training!

Open mat times are Monday@7-8pm, Fridays@7-8pm and Saturdays@12-2pm.

Membership also includes the Friday 6pm wrestling class.

**Ask about the Law Enforcement Discount**


Please contact Louis Vintaloro at 201-225-0000 or E-mail ahead to make an appointment for your first class.

Private Lessons
Busy schedule or in need of 1 on 1 intensive instruction?
Private lessons could be for you. Private lessons are also helpful to gain
a strong foundation of the basic techniques before entering a group class.

Private lessons are taught by Head Black Belt Instructor Louis Vintaloro and Assistant Instructor Black Belt Rich Dimino.

Click here to find out more about Richard Dimino.

PRIVATE LESSONS with Louis Vintaloro are: $100 for 1 hour, $75 for 45 minutes or $50 for a half hour
PRIVATE LESSONS with Rich Dimino are $80/hour or $50/half hour.

If it's the first time emailing our academy please email Louis Vintaloro to schedule a free group class or to schedule an "introductory" private lesson from Louis Vintaloro.

E-mail Rich Dimino at richarddimino@yahoo.com or call Rich at 781-864-5272 for Rich's private lesson appointments.

 



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