
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.
Name Withheld, Special
Agent, U.S. Secret Service
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
Welcome to The Rock Cellar Bar &
Grille
I
have been in the US ARMY for 14+ years and within the last
year I was selected to go to the Modern Army Combatives
Course Level 1&2. This new program the Army adopted, was
designed by the Gracie family. Prior to the course I was
researching several schools in NYC and NJ and came across
Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I read thru their whole
website and finally went in for a trial. This was the best
decision I have made in quite some time. Sensei Guerrero
achieved his black belt from Legendary Jiu-Jitsu Practioner
Rigan Machado. Sensei Guerrero and his staff are extremely
talented and knowledgeable Jiu-Jitsu practioners and explain
the most advanced techniques in the most understandable
terms with great patience. My first month prior to my Army
Combatives Course, I improved my ground work increasingly,
thereby preventing injuries during my 3 week Army Combatives
Course. My mental and physical stamina has improved and so
will your confidence. In the almost one year I have studied
here I have had the privilege to train with Master Carlos
Machado, Master Bita, Prof Marcos Santos and Mike Lee
Kanarek just to name a few. I recommend this Academy to
anyone who wishes to receive the very best quality BRAZILIAN
JIU-JITSU TRAINING! But make sure you come prepare to
train, learn, make new friends and pass on the great
knowledge of this Martial Art to others!….. And remember to
leave your Ego at the door…
V/R
EDUARDO HERNANDEZ,
STAFF SARGEANT (P)
UNITED STATES ARMY
I am the father
of Collin Wehr who is a student at the Guerrero Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Academy . The academy has been an extraordinary
experience for Colin Wehr and also for my wife and I. Collin
has thrived.
Collin was
diagnosed with Dyspraxia and Autism (speech and motor delays
which have impaired his learning and growth). He has been in
speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and
has endured countless tests by doctors. He was physically
intimidated by any sports as his progress with PT and OT
were terribly slow. We tried a Tae Kwon Do studio but he was
frustrated at the air striking and patterns. I then
discovered Sensei Guerrero & his academy. Within a mere
month his strength had improved and his confidence
increased. It has been over 6 months now and Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu has completely replaced his physical and
occupational therapy. Collin can't wait to go to class, as
their system is extremely fun for its participants. Collin
is now more involved in after school activities and
receiving higher grades after now being main streamed from
special ed.
The folks at
Guerrero BJJ have become a part of our family. Collin goes 3
days a week which has bonded us closer to them and other
families. Their teaching is not just on Self Defense but
life. "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Life" they say "it won't give
you nothing unless you work for it." They always say "Do The
Right Thing". which has become a mantra in our house. Once
again, Collin has thrived in this life because of the gift
of Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I know the
Guerrero team would say "they're just doing their job", but
my wife and I feel indebted to these wonderful people .
Thank you Team Guerrero and I only hope we can repay you
with our loyalty and dedication.
John Wehr Father Of Two
My kids
and I are students of the Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. I
am a 38 year old, highly motivated, but extremely busy father of
two, a business owner and youth leader. Let me tell you a bit about
us and our experiences. My son is twelve and says he wants to be a
“red belt” some day… Watch out Helio! My daughter, at only seven
years old has a rear naked choke better than some adults I know and
I blame Johnny and his team for the almost daily sparring sessions I
have with both of my children. My wife is considering the woman’s
classes at this time and as soon as her schedule and life allow for
it, I think she will be even more addicted to the training than any
of us! This is the first time we have ever joined as members of a
jiu-jitsu school and there is a story behind that fact…
I have
personally trained on and off with some of the NJ and NY-metro area
locals for years, but never submitted myself to someone’s leadership
as a teacher as fully as I have with Sensei Johnny and his team.
The atmosphere in the school is like none I’ve experienced anywhere
else. Some of the teachers I’ve trained with elsewhere have great
reputations and train individuals quite professionally, yet it is
the combination of great training and an incredible atmosphere of
support, motivation and positiveness that makes the Guerrero
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy stand out above all the others…
I swore
I would never “join” a school because of my busy schedule as a
business owner and community volunteer. I never thought I would
have time to actually get into a school and train and thought I
would simply be a huge waste of effort and money. Yet the flexible
and ever evolving class schedules make it easy for me to catch at
least two training sessions most weeks. I trained on and off for
years all over the place and even promoted and hosted my own weekly
training sessions for years at one point… I learned a lot of good
stuff during that time but Johnny and his team are helping me put
the pieces of the puzzle together for the first time so I can grown
beyond the basics.
I also
swore that I would never let my kids get involved in a school with a
membership plan because many of the traditional schools out there
are simply in it for the money when it comes to kids (and adults!).
I have personally sat in on many of the kids classes at the Guerrero
Academy and have been impressed every single time by the energy
level, the positive attitudes they share and pour into the kids and
the level of training that these young people are exposed to. After
seeing three or four classes, I signed up *both* of my children on
the spot. No questions asked… Both of them train two to three
times a week and look forward to gaining more skills and discipline
while getting into shape.
The
bottom line is that the school offers a great atmosphere for my
children and family as a whole. It has brought us closer together
and offered us some fun, energetic common ground to meet on when
looking for a family activity. My children are learning positive
life attitudes and values that I believe in. It is one of the core
activities of our family.
Johnny
and his team of highly competent instructors bring a team approach
to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that I have not found anywhere
else in over 14 years of on and off Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grapping
training. This, along with top-notch training and a very flexible
class schedule means that all of us have a blast while learning from
some of the best that exist in the sport today. My children
sometimes walk into the school down and challenged by school or life
and yet always leave with a huge smile on their face and new
skills. They come home and “do their chores without having to be
asked.”
Whether
you are a single guy, girl, man or woman or a family looking for a
place to train, Johnny Guerrero and his team at the Guerrero
Brazilian Ju-Jitsu Academy are the place I suggest you check out.
I’ll see *you* on the mat soon…
Joe AgroB
usiness owner –
www.autodrill.com
Youth Leader –
www.tlcc.org
Former owner of
www.openmat.com
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