I have trained with Johnny Guerrero for nearly three years and have yet to find another teacher as poised and patient, who pays more attention to detail in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  The student population at Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing and Sensei Guerrero is the reason why.

Sensei Guerrero offers the students his years of experience in the martial arts and strives to bring in guest instructors as often as possible to share their teachings so all students have as many viewpoints as possible to better their game.  Sensei Guerrero sets the example of "Leaving your ego at the door" as he values every student's opinion and is constantly trying to better himself and his students both on and off the mat.  If you are looking to train to hurt someone, Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not your place.  However, if you are looking to learn how to defend yourself, gain self-confidence in your life both on and off the mat, and learn the technical art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu amongst great classmates, then Johnny Guerrero is the instructor for you.

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I have attended many schools/clubs in my 48 years.  And what I look for in a school is a competitive atmosphere and the integrity of the person running the program.  I am glad to say that both have met my expectations at Guerrero BJJ Academy.  The atmosphere in the school is great!  I get a different training partner every night.  There are also a lot of students that enjoy competing and have many different martial arts backgrounds.  That makes every session different and challenging. 

What makes this school so successful and creates that atmosphere is Sensei Guerrero.  I'm sure his US Marine background has given him the discipline and hard work attributes that he displays daily to his students.  But what I see in him is that he cares for each individual student as a person.  He treats his students as a family.  He is also very open minded where not many instructors in his position are willing to listen and learn from others who are of a lower rank and with different martial arts backgrounds.  He does and is very enthusiastic to do so.  Hence, the school's motto "Leave your egos at the door".

If you are looking into schools for yourself or for your children let me tell you what I did.  When I went looking for a Wrestling club for my son, I looked for a coach who I would want around my son.  Not so much for wrestling, but for everyday life.  Sensei Guerrero is exactly that type of person that you and your child would benefit from by just being around him.

William Scully, Coach for Verona Young Wrestling Team

Sensei Guerrero and I met in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  One of the first things that I noticed was the humility and respect that he approaches martial arts with.  Although vastly more experienced that I am he is twice as eager to learn from me as he is to teach.  This contributes to the dynamic training philosophy that he has brought to his school.  After our deployment I was lucky enough to get stationed in NY and had the opportunity to continue training with Sensei Guerrero.  My son and daughter also began training. 

During the time I spent in NY he became another positive figure to my children and I, as well as a lifelong friend.  The students at his school are also a direct reflection of his teaching and leadership style.  He treats his students with the utmost respect (he even still calls me Gunny).  He has found a unique way to bring a team atmosphere to what is otherwise mostly an individual sport. 

I have recently been relocated to Virginia, and I am still searching for a school that compares to his.  As a matter of fact I often make the drive back to NJ to train at his academy. 

Paul H. Sowa Jr., GySgt  United States Marine Corp.

It was one year ago when I stepped into your academy. At that time I was 262 pounds, lazy, and out of shape. You and your staff convinced me to start training again. After a bad experience  I had in another school, I was very reluctant to try again. I would like to thank you and your staff for helping me stick with an art that I truly love.

I like the fact that you and your staff take their time teaching, as well as motivating me and the other students, no matter what size, shape, or rank. When we are at the school there is always good karma between the students and staff on and off the mat. I like that everyone is a team. Johnny you are a true professional. You helped me a great deal by getting my mind straight, and my body back into shape. Your net-working ability between all the students, whether they work for someone or are business owners, its all the same. You travel to bring in the top people in the mixed martial arts world so you can better yourself, your staff, and your students. That is a hard thing to find in the field today. That is a hard thing to find in this field today.

Furthermore, my family and I would like to thank you for your continuous efforts to support St. Jude Cancer Hospital. Also, training the men and women of our great military forces here in the United States, as well as Iraq. We would like to thank you for defending our country as a United States Marine.

It is also great that you take time to do seminars for our Federal as well as our state and local police departments.

Johnny and the Staff at Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, I would like to thank you for a superb job and running a topnotch operation. I hope in the future you will educate my kids and lead them through this great art. I also hope to achieve my black belt from your academy and guide fellow students on the path you have taken me.

Mike Citarella, Father of Two, Owner Of The Rock Cellar Bar & Grill

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