Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

7603 13th Avenue Brooklyn 11228
Phone: 718-331-5487

Staff

Gene Dunn
is one of the first Americans to reach the level of 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie. He also holds a Black Belt in Judo under Sensei Shiina, 8th Dan, and a Shotokan Karate Black Belt under renowned instructor Sensei Kai Leung. Mr. Dunn is a six-time national champion and won the North American heavy-weight championship in 1993. Other impressive credits include four New York State Championships, three East Coast Regional Championships, and a Pan American Bronze Medal. Noted for his ability to train and coach students of all ages, Mr. Dunn has been instrumental in helping many of them become successful martial artists (his Shotokan Karate Dojo has produced over 100 Black Belts) and leaders in their community.

Brian Glick
is a black belt under Renzo Gracie and John Danaher. During his seven years at the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City, he has trained with and studied under some of the highest authorities in the sport, including Ricardo Almeida, Matt & Nick Serra and Shawn Williams, as well as members of the Gracie family. A graduate of Columbia University, he has also holds a brown belt in Judo under Sensei Shiina, 8th Dan, and trains Muay Thai with two-time national champion Jamie Crowder.

James Noto
holds a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is currently working towards his Brown belt. He loves teaching classes at BBJJ, and remains motivated and inspired by every student’s progress. Off the mat, he pursues his interests as an independent filmmaker and 3D animator. He has studied at SVA, NYU and FIT.

Lauren Bransky
holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is completing her BA in forensic psychology at John Jay College. Her drive and focus make her an invaluable part of the BBJJ team. An avid martial artist, she finds Jiu-Jitsu training to be among the most positive, powerful experiences in her life.

Brian Chambers
is a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He runs the Juniors Program at BBJJ, and constantly works to improve himself, his students and the level of Jiu-Jitsu at the school. As the Program Director, he takes pride in watching students grow, benefit and change from their experiences at BBJJ.

Jay Lynch
holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and works hard everyday to take another step towards earning his Black Belt. He is constantly impressed by the level of aptitude in the students at BBJJ and is very excited to be part of an organization that is so intent on producing leaders both in the martial arts and in the community. Jiu-Jitsu has helped him become a better father, husband, son, and friend and for that, he is extremely thankful.

News This Week

August 12th, 2008

Friday we welcome Professor Ricardo Almeida to BBJJ!
Session I will begin at 7:00PM & Session II will begin at 8:15PM.
No Adult Classes!
If you’re unsure which session you are registered for, please ask your instructor.

Next Week:

Juniors Buddy Week
(13th Ave) - All Week!

Women’s Safety Sem.
(Bay Pky) - Thus. 8/21

Orientation Session
(13th Ave) - Thus. 8/21

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    Though I had not trained in any form of wrestling or martial art preceding my enrollment at Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I have had several eye-opening conversations with practitioners of the myriad other martial arts that are available for study. In general, I have come away with a profound appreciation of the intellectual and humane approach to the training and practice of the techniques we are learning in class.

    I feel that I am a person of compassion and empathy, and I consider myself very lucky to know that I am afforded a choice if I am ever in a position in which I must use the highly effective techniques I have learned in class to not hurt my opponent and walk away.     — Stephen D.