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Top 5 Benefits of Jiu Jitsu for Women and Girls 

Benefits of jiu jitsu for women

In my 20-plus years of experience with jiu-jitsu, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible transformation that happens when women and girls step onto the mats.  Jiu-jitsu isn’t just a male-dominated sport – it’s for everyone. Many women might feel apprehensive about starting a training regimen in jiu-jitsu, and at Sakura JJ, we welcome female students of […]

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11 Alive News Visits Sakura BJJ in Woodstock GA

11 Alive News Visits Sakura BJJ in Woodstock GA

We’re so excited to announce our 11 Alive News segment. 11 Alive News visited Sakura BJJ in Woodstock Georgia today to discuss the roots of our BJJ school. They interviewed our owner, Chris Civello and discussed how COVID affected his business, his family and his dreams. Thanks to the team at 11 Alive and all […]

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Why Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

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Sakura BJJ is a martial art school in Woodstock, GA that focuses on proper body mechanics to achieve victory on the ground. We teach advanced techniques, such as how to sweep, submit, and avoid sweeps. We also teach basic techniques like how to be more physically fit, how to prevent injuries, and how to perform […]

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Kurt Pellegrino Seminar

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UFC / Bellator Veteran and BJJ Black Belt Kurt Pellegrino will be at Sakura BJJ for a FREE Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar! You are sure to see and learn some incredible techniques at this rare seminar! Bring Gi and NOGI. This event is open to the public! Sunday December 2nd 12:00 – 2:00 PM 87 […]

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The 11th Hour

By: Professor Chris Civello Some of you may know that on Saturday the 8th of September, I set out to raise 11K for a no-kill animal Shelter called 11th-hour rescue. The rules were simple. Go 11 hours in the Gi with no breaks, stream it online, help a great cause. I had heard about people […]

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Kids North NJ BJJ Open Mat

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Kids North NJ BJJ Open Mat – Space is limited, so sign up soon! Here we go! Kids only open mat happening at Sakura BJJ. Kids welcome AGES 5-12 will be grouped by age and weight and be able to participate in free rolling as well as mock competition rounds. Sunday June 24th 12:00 – 1:30PM […]

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Vinicius Trator BJJ Seminar

Vinicius Trator BJJ Seminar Dover NJ

Vinicius Trator Ferreira BJJ Seminar at Sakura BJJ in Dover NJ! This event is sure to sell out quick! Click “Add To Cart” to sign up now!   Vinicius Trator is a brown belt under Fabio Gurgel. He has an extensive list of victories including: 4X IBJJF Brazilian Champion 2X IBJJF World Champion! 2X IBJJF NOGI […]

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North NJ BJJ Open Workout

North NJ BJJ Open Workout

Space is limited, so sign up soon! We are starting this event to bring together the BJJ community for 1 day a month where we can leave our flags at home, train with people you have never trained with before and get better. It will be a 2 hour event on 6000 sq feet of […]

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Keeping Kids Safe from Bullies with Jiu-Jitsu

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Keeping kids safe from bullies is a common problem faced by many parents today. Even though there are numerous campaigns focused on making the public aware of the harms associated with bullying, it remains a constant part of many youngsters’ lives. Lack of self-confidence is what plays a strong role in the suffering of the […]

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