The Legend of Lucky Cat
The Lucky Cat, or “Maneki Neko,” is a longstanding talisman representing good fortune and prosperity. While it’s origin is in some dispute, the most famous legend tells the story of a Feudal Japanese Lord named Li Naotaka being beckoned by a calico cat to take rest in a temple when returning to their home from traveling. A violent and dangerous thunderstorm soon exploded overhead, and they credited the cat with their salvation.
We chose the Lucky Cat as our symbol because we believe in making our own luck through hard work and dedication to our craft.
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PROGRAMS AND CLASSES
All adult classes feature an active warm up, specific technique drilling, and live application through situational training.
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Gi Jiu Jitsu classes focus on traditional training in the kimono (Gi) and utilize techniques from multiple grappling disciplines including Jiu Jitsu and Judo. In these classes you will learn how to control and submit your opponents leveraging the grips available to you in the uniform.
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No Gi Jiu Jitsu focuses more on positional control, joint locks, and pinning to achieve submission. These classes will include techniques from Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and other grappling disciplines.
Our Kids program focuses more on fundamental Jiu Jitsu positions with a fun and accessible twist! Open to kids ages 5+, we teach important concepts around grips, distance management, and submissions in a safe and controlled environment. Kids learn essential Jiu Jitsu techniques in our gamified courses that improve coordination, confidence, discipline, and their ability to defend themselves.
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WE ARE LUCKY CAT
Steve Zigari
Black Belt
Dan Pestalozzi
Brown Belt
Simon Tang
Black Belt
Alex Roberts
Blue Belt
Jenn Pestalozzi
Purple Belt
WELCOME TO THE LUCKY CAT GRAPPLING COMPANY
We are a group of like minded Martial Artists with over 40 combined years of training the martial arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling, Judo, and other Self Defense and Mixed Martial Arts, looking to bring our own brand of "American Jiu Jitsu" or "Grappling" to our Students.
Grappling is the practice of using your body to control another human. Every culture has their own version of grappling from feet to floor - from Japanese Judo and Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Greco Roman Stand Up to other combat sports around the world. At Lucky Cat Grappling Co. we take these various disciplines and techniques and simplify them down into a series of comprehensive curated lessons, delivered in a clean and safe environment for Competitive and Hobbyist martial artists from day one beginner, to competitive experts.
LOCATION
205 Park Avenue
Manalapan, NJ 07726