 The benefits of martial arts training include:
- Self-defense
- Increased flexibility
- Improved fitness, strength and general physical conditioning
- Stress release and improved concentration
- Self-confidence
Head Instructor
Karl Pravec is a BJJ Black Belt under legendary Renzo Gracie and John Danaher, who has spent over 23 years studying martial arts, including over 16 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo and John.
Karl is one of Renzo's original U.S. students, and during his training at the Renzo Gracie Academy, he has trained with and studied under some of the highest authorities in the art including Renzo Gracie, John Danaher, Rodrigo Gracie, Matt & Nick Serra, Ricardo Almeida & Shawn Williams.
Karl has competed infrequently and only since Dec. 2006, but has demonstrated the success of his style (focus on submissions) by winning:
- 1st Place : 2006 Tenth Grapplers Quest West (Master LW) - all matches won by submission
- 1st Place : 2007 NAGA World Championship (Advanced Director, Open Weight) - all matches won by submission; lightest competitor in the division
- 2nd Place : 2008 Grapplers Quest U.S. Nationals (Masters, Absolute) - lightest competitor in the division
- 3rd Place : 2008 No-Gi Pan Am Championship (Black Belt, Adult LW)
Karl has a Master's degree from Columbia University and has studied Tae Kwon Do (3rd degree black belt) and eclectic martial arts for over 23 years.
Assistant Instructors
David Cheung, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Black Belt in Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training under Renzo Gracie, John Danaher and Karl Pravec. One of Renzo's original students in the U.S.
Dave is 5th degree Black Belt Shito-Ryu Karate, and has been practicing martial arts for over 20 years.
Derek Picinich, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
3 x Grapplers Quest Advanced division winner and 2 x medalist, as well as winning 2nd Place in the prestigious (invitation only) All-Star Pro-Challenge in 2008.
Brian Long, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Brian is a 6th dan Black Belt Master Instructor and Chief Instructor of Bob Long's School of Self Defense.
Brian is also 8 x Grapplers Quest medalist, and in kickboxing - Garden State Middleweight Amateur Champion and K.I.C.K. Regional Amateur Middleweight Champion. For more information about Brian, go to www.shihanboblong.com.
Joe Hlavenka, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
Dave Paladino, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
Dave is also 3rd degree black belt in Karate and Master Certified Personal Trainer.
Jerry Rinaldi, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
2 x NCAA Division I All-American (Cornell University)
- 1st Place : Grapplers Quest 2008 North American Championship (Advanced)
- 1st Place : NAGA 2008 North American Grappling Championship
For additional information about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the Head Instructor or the Assistant Instructors, please go to www.SilverFoxBJJ.com
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), also known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, is a grappling based martial art with focus on disabling (submitting) an opponent using technique and leverage, rather than size and strength. It was developed by the Gracie family from Brazil based on the Japanese arts of Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Its techniques have proven particularly effective in self-defense and mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions.