BUFFALO BRAZILIAN
JIU-JITSU & FITNESS
Professor "Chuck"
What can you expect when you visit our Academy?
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A family-friendly environment that welcomes all students regardless of size, stature, physical ability, or age.
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A clean, updated, state-of-the-art facility that makes learning enjoyable.
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Educated, approachable instructors that are patient with beginners, and hold nothing back in helping you succeed.
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To find self improvement, confidence, and a knowledge that you can take with you anywhere in life.
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To have control of your training in the sense that you can ALWAYS tap or submit and make your training partner stop what they are doing. It is our rules: They HAVE to stop. YOU are in control. Also, you can excuse yourself and step off the mat at any time.
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Safe training that protects the students well being without inhibiting learning.
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Excellent self defense training.
All About the Academy
Our Jiu-Jitsu program is under the guidance of Professor Charles Anzalone, who began training BJJ in Chicago under Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr. Charles Anzalone lived with Carlson in Chicago and trained with him at the Chicago academy twice a day in addition to doing private classes with him and assisting Carlson with his other private classes he held throughout the week. Anzalone also served as a translator for Carlson and regularly did seminars with him.
He received his blue and purple belts directly from Carlson Gracie Sr and was the first of only two Americans who earned the trust of Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr to be awarded the right to open his own academy under the Carlson Gracie Team banner and teach his methodology. Charles Anzalone remained loyal to and trained under Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr until his untimely death on February 1st, 2006.
After the passing of Grand Master Carlson Gracie Sr, Chuck became a student of long time Carlson Gracie Sr black belt, Master Ricardo de la Riva. In May of 2006, Chuck was awarded his brown belt by Master de la Riva and in August 2008 was awarded his black belt making him the first and only American black belt under Master de la Riva. He is the New York state representative of de la Riva Jiu- Jitsu in the USA.
In 2009 Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu began making regular visits to our Academy, sharing his jiu-jitsu with us. In August 2011 Professor was awarded his first degree of black belt by Master Roberto Abreu. Professor continues his study of the art through Master De La Riva, Master Roberto Abreu, and all who train at Buffalo BJJ.
The Real Jiu-Jitsu
Other Gyms claim to teach Jiu-Jitsu or grappling, but do they really have the credentials to understand the vast technical knowledge required ? Our lineage can be traced back over a century and our technical knowledge speaks for itself. Rest assure you are in quality hands. Our Judo and BJJ instructors are certified blackbelt who have been taught by the legends of the art! Our co-instructors are active competitors and have dedicated great lengths of time mastering their respected arts.
Fun for the Entire Family
Adults, Kids, Ladies, Students, You!
Jiu-Jitsu and the martial arts are not just for those who wish to compete. Jiu-Jitsu is a breath of fresh air for those who are seeking a new workout for their body and mind. The techniques we will show you will work on larger adversaries. Perfect for women , kids, and men alike! You will be surprised every time you walk onto the mat!
Day and Night Classes
A Class Time for Everyone!
With Day and Night classes, we can conform to anyone's busy schedule. When you are here you will be not wasting time practicing illrevelant movements, but rather learning effective and modern techniques that are proven to work in and out of competition!