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Foundations of Princeton BJJ
The Art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art, combat sport and self defense system that is one of the most popular and fastest growing arts today. BJJ is an art form that emphasizes ground fighting techniques which involve various chokes and joint locks used to dominate and submit the attacker.
Meet the Instructors
At Princeton BJJ, we focus on your development as a practitioner and an individual. We have fostered an environment which is professional, fun, and dedicated to passing on our extensive experience in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu to you.
Arthur Keintz, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Founder, Master Instructor
Arthur Keintz, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Founder, Master Instructor
Why Did You Start BJJ?
It was a game changer and revolutionized martial arts. At the time I was training JKD and Thai Boxing and found out how ineffective they were without a ground game.How Long Ago?
It’s over 20 years ago now. I started with Craig Kukuk and Renzo Gracie when they opened their schools in New Jersey.Emily Kwok, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Founder, Master Instructor
Emily Kwok, 3rd Degree Black Belt
Founder, Master Instructor
Why Did You Start BJJ?
I had wanted to box, but after doing it for 1-2 months I discovered I was terrible at it and kept getting injured! I still wanted an alternative to working out at the gym ‘lifting weights and doing cardio’, so my best friend Roy Duquette turned me on to ‘Groundwrestling’. I started with Sambo, then moved onto BJJ shortly after.How Long Ago?
I started BJJ in 2001. Continue ReadingMark Irons, Black Belt
Instructor
Gerry Hurtado, Black Belt
Instructor
Gerry Hurtado, Black Belt
Instructor
Why Did You Start BJJ?
I had trained in other martial arts and felt that if the individual I trained with was larger he would always have an upper hand. When I found Jiu Jitsu I found an art that could neutralize anyone.How Long Ago?
14 years Continue ReadingMark Davis, Black Belt
Instructor
Mark Davis, Black Belt
Instructor
Why Did You Start BJJ?
I credit Mike Pandolfini 100% with getting me started in the martial arts. He’s been training in a variety of disciplines since we were in high school, and he was always looking for partners to train with in his basement and backyard. After years of asking, I finally took him up on it and starting taking BJJ classes during law school so that we could train together after graduation. Really no deep rhyme or reason as to why I started. During my teens and 20s, I got into a lot of street and/or bar altercations for no good reason and had a fascination with combat sports and the fighting arts. Just wanted to be better equipped than the next guy. Continue ReadingMichael Pandolfini, Brown Belt
Kickboxing Head Instructor
Michael Pandolfini, Brown Belt
Kickboxing Head Instructor
Why Did You Start BJJ?
I was a Bruce Lee fanatic. I always loved martial arts growing up; however, I played 3 seasons of sports so I never had the time. My senior year of high school after basketball season was over I decided to pursue Martial Arts. I did not know where to begin, so I opened the Yellow Pages and saw “Shaolin Kung Fu”. At this time the rap group Wu Tang Clan was a big hit so I thought that this was destined to be the place (lol). Continue ReadingWhat Our Customers Say
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