Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the most effective self-defense instruction in all of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut by giving our students the techniques needed to defend themselves in a realistic situation, were there are no rules, points, or time limits.  Our basic beginner program teaches jiu-jitsu as a method of realistic self-defense and personal development not as a tournament sport. Objectives for our students consist of not only learning the best proven self-defense system in the world by using the most effective exercises in the sport but also by becoming a true martial artist, which represents morality, honor and value to self and others in the community.

The name Guerrero derives from the word “guerra” meaning “war” in spanish.  Seemingly the surname is originally a nickname, which describes a soldier who had returned home from war. This is really interesting because Shihan Guerrero is not only an excellent instructor and motivator but he is also a United States Marine Corp. Veteran, who in 2003 was activated by the Marine Corp. to serve in Iraq for “Operation Iraqi Freedom”.  He is true to the name “Guerrero”.

Instructors

Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructors have dedicated their lives to the perfection of their martial art style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and to making sure that the students get the highest quality of instruction at all times. Unlike other martial art schools, we employ full time instructors whose only sole purpose in their lives is to teach and study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts.

Head Instructor

Shihan Johnny Guerrero

Shihan Johnny Guerrero has dedicated over 25 years of his life to Martial Arts.  Shihan Guerrero is a renowned Black Belt & Expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Marcos Santos and World Famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion & Instructor Master Rigan Machado. Read more…

Assistant Instructors

Professor Marcos Santos

Professor Marcos Santos received his black belt from Rigan Machado, nephew of the founder and late master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Carlos Gracie Sr. Professor Marcos began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 6, and has had the unusual pleasure of training with many of Brazil’s top instructors. The jiu jitsu that Santos learned in Brazil has been further refined by the famous Machado brothers, and he now is the official East coast representative for the Rigan Machado. Read more…

Coach Vasilica “Vally” Goian

Sensei Julio Rosario

“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem,” said Ronald Reagan. This quote has come to define Sensei Julio Rosario as a human being, Instructor, and as a Fighter. One must only look at Sensei Rosario’s actions in his life to further justify the quote above. Read more…

Sempai Fabian Rosario

Coach Ives Viola

“With over 10 years competitive wrestling and over 15 years advance training youth wrestlers, I am confident that I can increase wrestlers’ efficiency and effectiveness on the mat.  The results are proven in every CHAMPION I’ve helped develop.” Read more…