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Tuesday, 04 May 2010 10:14

Gracie Jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, and Philadelphia and Atlantic City Mixed Martial Arts would like to thank Professor Luiz Palhares, 6th degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie, for an excellent seminar on may 1st. Gracie Jiu-jitsu Promotions were as follows:
 

Joe Diamond-2nd degree Black Belt
Shane Streater-Black Belt
Mark Jons-Black Belt


Bob Campbell-Brown Belt
Scott Tolliday-Brown Belt


Mark Kozlowski-Purple Belt-2 stripes
Hugh McDonough-Purple Belt
Gerard Woel-Purple Belt
Roland Nichols-Purple Belt


Scott Carson-Blue Belt-3 stripes
Steve Barnabai-Blue Belt-3-stripes
Micah Sederholm-Blue Belt
Josh Cruz-Blue Belt
Elvis Nunez-Blue Belt
Ryan Lynch-Blue Belt
Yobami Perdomo-Blue Belt
Shane Beaver-Blue Belt
John Malcolm-Blue Belt
Kevin Goeke-Blue Belt
Ronne Cuartocruz-Blue Belt


Richard Brown-White Belt Phase 2
Josh Gazzero-White Belt Phase 2
Adam Bush-White Belt Phase 2


Congratulations.
 
Professor Joe Diamond

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 May 2010 19:47
 
What others are saying about Joe Diamond BJJ Academy... PDF Print
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Monday, 20 July 2009 21:17

Ariel Gasperini

Ariel GasperiniMy training at Joe Diamond’s School has helped my Jiu-jitsu game develop and expand to a degree I never thought possible. I’ve spent countless hours training and fighting and I’m confident my time spent at Joe’s School has helped me become a better grappler and fighter.

-Ariel Gasperini

Ed Hsu - Combat in the Cage

Combat in the CageI’ve dealt with Joe Diamond & Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy for several years now and they have my respect for being one of the most professional, quality training centers in the NJ and Philadelphia areas. As a MMA matchmaker I know I can count on Joe to have an advanced knowledge of each of his fighter’s capabilities and to always produce properly trained competitive fighters for me to work with. Much respect to Joe and Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy. –Ed Hsu, Combat in the Cage www.combatinthecage.com

R. Scott Morgan - New Breed Fighters

New Breed FighterJoe Diamond of Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy has established himself as one of the finest teachers and instructors in the region. While creating one of the best Training Centers in the area. Joe and his formidable Fight Team have had a great influence on the success of New Breed Fighters. We are honored and blessed by his participation and contribution to our organization.. We are very fortunate to be able to call Joe Diamond of Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy a loyal and valuable friend.

R.Scott Morgan
President / CEO
CMTM, LLC, d/b/a;
New Breed Fighters

www.newbreedfighters.com

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Mark JohnsI am a Pleasantville, NJ Police Seargeant who started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1996. I was looking for a martial arts form that would increase my chance of survival on the job. I quickly found out that Brazilian Jiu-jitsu was the right choice. I also received instructor certificates for unarmed combat and impact weapons training to instruct Police Officers. I agree that the unarmed defense and impact weapons training is necessary for police work, but I have benefited more from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training, boxing, and Muay Thai taught at Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy.

I have been in many street fights as a Police Officer and in every confrontation I have used my new skills to defeat every adversary who has come up against me in the numerous street fights I have been involved in.I say without my Martial Arts training from Joe Diamond and Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, I would have made many trips to the hospital. Gladly, I came out on top and I have faced many good street fighters. My advantage in all these fights is of course Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy. Thank you Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy.
- Mark Johns


Scott TolladayI love Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. It keeps me in great shape, it’s sustainable and it boosts my confidence every time I train. As a federal law enforcement officer, I know I can deal with any threat I’m faced with.
- Scott Tolladay

 

 

 

Gary Gross and Anthony MorrisonI’ve been training here with Joe Diamond for a bunch of years and it’s a great place with a great team. I’ve trained all over the country including a couple of gyms in L.A. But there’s nothing like the community here. The team spirit is great here. It’s a great place to train for a fight.
- Gary Gross

 

I have been a member of the Seal Teams for about five years and have attended a variety of hand to hand classes. The techniques were taught in a controlled environment and I often questioned the effectiveness in combat conditions wearing full gear. A teammate of mine took me to Jiu-Jitsu. After just a few classes I was totally convinced that this is the most efficient and effective form of fighting I have been exposed to. It can be tailored to any environment and or situation. It also allows maximum damage in minimum effort. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is by far the best there is.
- John Conza, U.S. Navy Seal Team #4


Since beginning my training with Joe Diamond’s school, my cardio, technique, and ground game has improved drastically. I lost 30 pounds of fat and am in the best shape of my life. Thanks to Joe and all the guys who train at the Philly School.
-John Malcolm


I have been training for about 2 years and am a Blue Belt under Kurt Pelligrino. I train at Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy with Joe Diamond during Fall and Spring when I am at school. When teaching the Basic techniques (which is the most important part), Joe Diamond constantly helps reinforce small details that can either make or break a particular move. The advanced techniques can sometimes be very complex and hard to grasp at first, but Joe teaches subtle tricks that have helped me remember and excel at these maneuvers. I spent the first year of my training in “no-gi”. I was relatively new to wearing the gi when I came to Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, and I have learned more techniques with it in just a few months than I could have imagined. The Instructors are very professional.. Overall, I highly recommend training here for literally anyone. I look forward to every session.
- Matt Kessel


Training with Joe Diamond has lifted my confidence, got me in shape, and prepared me to fight. The training at Joe Diamond’s School is excellent. I tested my skills in my first fight at Combat in the Cage and knocked my opponent out in Round 1. I really enjoy going to the school to train and look forward to my next fight! I recommend this school to everyone. Thanks Joe!
- Jesse Bator Testimonial


I have trained in many styles of Martial Arts. Training in Gracie Jiu-jitsu is the best and completes my game. The Saturday MMA training is as real as it gets.
- Josh Cruz


I have been attending classes at the East Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for three weeks and in this short time I have become 10x more effective on the ground than the 7 years that I wrestled in school. Gracie Jui-Jitsu has totally opened my eyes to an efficient and effective way of fighting. The instructors place confidence and precision in the techniques unlike any wrestling camp or clinic I have ever attended. In short this place kicks ass!!!
- Phil Conza


I’m fourteen years old. I’m here at Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy training with real fighters. I think anybody who wants to be a real fighter, a good fighter, professional fighter should come here to Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy because this is the real training, the hard training real life, the real thing Come!
The reason I go to Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy is because I love training and I’ve seen how they train. I seen the way they kick, there style, I love it!
The first day I came I trained hard. That’s what I like, I like training hard. That’s what my dream is to be the best fighter. This is where I train at Joe Diamond Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy..
- Steve Deleon

and many more....

COME IN AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 15:46
 
News 4-2010 PDF Print
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Monday, 19 April 2010 20:12

News 4-21-10
 Anthony Morrison - WEC Fighter
Gracie Jiu-jitsu Philadelphia and Gracie Jiu-jitsu Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City Mixed Martial Arts would like to wish Anthony Morrison, one of our purple belts, good luck in his upcoming fight in The WEC, World Extreme Cagefighting. It will air on versus Saturday, April 24th. Don't miss it! 

 

 

 

 


Joe Diamond's Philadelphia Gracie Jiiu-jitsu and Atlantic City Gracie Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts Academy will be hosting a seminar with 6th degree Black Belt under Rickson Gracie, Luiz Palhares.

Luiz Palhares Seminar Saturday, May 1st, 2010.

  • Pre-registration - $65.00
  • At the door      - $75.00

Belt testing will be held after the seminar.  Blue belt Test fee $75.00 (The test fee must be paid in advance)

Those testing are:
 
 Leonard Becker, Ryan Hutton, John Malcolm, Pat Klose, Ronne Cuartocruz, Elvis Nunez, Ryan Thompson, Rob Colbert, Josh Cruz, Kevin Goeke, Micah Sederholm, Todd Ivison, Ryan Lynch, Greg Blanchard, Anthony Wilson, Marcos Batista, Kyle Vizzard, and Juio Lebron.
 
 Gerard Woel, Roland Nichols, and Hugh McDonough
 
 Dan Dixon and Bob Campbell
 
 ShaneStreater, Mark Jons, and Pat Stano
 
CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD AT THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MAY 7 AND SATURDAY, MAY 8TH.
 
Muay Thai Shorts Testing
will be held on Friday, May 14th at 7-9 pm.  Cost 125.00
 
Those testing are:
 
Leonard Becker, Dylan Hutton, Ryan Hutton, Reniza Cuartocruz, Chris Parise, Kelly Parise, Josh Cruz, Kevin Goeke, Greg Blanchard, and Roland Nichols.
 
Good luck!
 
Train hard. It will produce super rewards! Dedicated to your Black Belt achievement, I remain truly yours in the Martial Arts,
 
- Professor Joe Diamond

Last Updated on Friday, 23 April 2010 23:15
 
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Anthony Morrison

Anthony Morrison - WEC Fighter

The training and instruction at Joe Diamond BJJ Academy is top-notch. Being a part of the Fight Team has opened a lot of doors for me in my career as a Professional Fighter.

Anthony Morrison
WEC MMA Fighter & Professional Boxer

 

Doug Anderson

Fight Quest
When I’m not traveling the world looking for a fight, you can catch me right here at Joe Diamond BJJ Academy. This is definitely for me. It’s one of the best gyms you will find in the area. You’ve got a great team at Joe Diamond BJJ Academy. There’s a ton of fighters here. These guys bang it out. They fight for real. You are not going to find a lot of guys or such a group of guys with the heart and desire to train like you’ll find in this gym. Working here, I learned a ton in the last year. We have got some great Jiu-jitsu Instructors and a lot of great guys that like to come in and bang it out. I highly recommend this gym.
Doug Anderson
Joe Diamond BJJ Academy has a great fight team that combines hard cardio training with solid technical instruction. I have trained at Joe Diamond BJJ Academy for the past 2 years and in that timespan every aspect of my fight game has improved. My striking, clinchwork,take-downs, and Jiu-jitsu have all seen drastic improvement over the course of my training here.

Thanks to Joe Diamond and the entire Joe Diamond BJJ Academy Team for working with me to improve!

Doug Anderson

Star of the Hit TV Show Fight Quest on Discovery Channel

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