ABOUT
In Japanese mythology YATAGARASU (Crow) is a crow-god, symbol of guidance and divine intervention.
They symbolize rebirth and starting anew, serving as a positive sign. The three legs represent: Heaven, Earth and Humanity.
The animal that has historically cleaned up after great battles symbolized the renaissance!
OUR CONCEPT
CREATE THE POSSIBILITY FOR OUR STUDENTS TO MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL WITHIN THEMSELVES AND A OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
IN ALL ASPECTS.
At Crow Jiu-Jitsu Academy, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement. We help our students grow their confidence, build discipline, and become the best they can be.
Traditional BJJ training isn't just about constant sparring and grappling -- it's about striving to be better.
Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone! Let’s Jiu-Jitsu together.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
RODRIGO CRESPO
RODRIGO CRESPO IS A JIU-JITSU BLACK BELT UNDER THE LEGENDARY RENZO GRACIE HQ IN NEW YORK.
I’ve started my career in Jiu-Jitsu in 1990 at the original Carlson Gracie Academy in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. I received formal training from legendary names such as Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Murilo Bustamante, The Jiu-Jitsu Legend Leo “Leozinho” Vieira, the Multiple times BJJ World Champion Celso Venicius through finally move to New York and train with the Gracie Family at the legendary Renzo Gracie HQ, surrounded by great instructors and training partners such as Rolles Gracie, Robson Gracie, Gregor Gracie, Igor Gracie, among others friends/ professors.
Jiu-Jitsu became a passion, born and raised in Rio I was surrounded by friends who trains the “Gentle Art” my entire life. It was more than a hobby, it was and is lifestyle that brings you so many benefits in Life like Self-confidence, Discipline, Making new friends and much more. Like the 10x World Champion Surfer, Kelly Slater use to say: “PUT YOUR KIDS IN JIU-JITSU BEFORE ANY OTHER SPORTS”
Through Jiu-Jitsu the students will develop their physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills. By having an understanding of and ability to apply thev martial art, students will also develop their self-defense capability.
"OUR METHOD CONSISTS IN COMPONENTS THAT WILL MAKE OUR STUDENTS ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE OF EMPOWERING EACH OF THEM TO GAIN BENEFITS THAT GO FAR BEYOND THE MATTS."
Rodrigo Crespo