Savarese Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Professor Chris Savarese is a 4th degree Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a member of the Rafael Lovato BJJ compeition team. He has traveled to Brazil to train at the world-famous Gracie Academy in Rio de Janeiro and is recognized by his peers as one of the best instructors in the USA. Savarese has also trained with and competed against some of the best BJJ practitioners in the world. An avid competitor before opening his Academy, he has competed in and won such tournaments as Grapplers Quest (5x), Grapplers Quest West (2x), NAGA(3x), Tri-State Ground Control Classic, Yamasaki Tournament, NYC Grappling Challenge (2x),USGA Tournament (2x) and was a Bronze medalist at the Pan Ams .

Savarese was also the matchmaker for the MMA franchise Sport Fighting and the matchmaker for the Grapplers Quest Pro Divisions during a time when some of the best jiu-jitsu matches and tournaments in the US were held. He was one of the pioneers in getting competitors prize money for competing

Professor Savarese has worked in the field of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and grappling as a matchmaker, referee, competitor, teacher and sponsor. He has seen the sport from every angle.

Professor Savarese brings a no nonsense approach to teaching and a family atmosphere to the gym. Students are treated with respect, honor and loyalty. As a student you receive personal attention, you learn great techniques, and most importantly, you have fun doing it.