I 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
I 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
I’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
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