BJJ Gyms in New Jersey, United States

Blairstown Lobo MMA

Lobo MMA is a professional mixed martial arts academy located in Columbia, New Jersey, serving families across Warren County and the Blairstown area. Founded in May 2022 by co-owners Adrian and Colleen Luna, the gym was born from a shared passion for martial arts and a mission to bring high-quality training to an underserved community. The couple, who met as teenagers and reconnected through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, traveled the world to compete before settling in Blairstown and turning their dream of opening a gym into reality. The academy prides itself on maintaining a safe, ego-free facility where people from all backgrounds can train with confidence. Whether students seek real-world self-defense skills, total-body fitness training, or long-lasting character development, Lobo MMA provides a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. The gym offers comprehensive programs including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (gi and no-gi), Muay Thai, wrestling, fitness kickboxing, and specialized kids programs in BJJ, karate, wrestling, and Muay Thai. Adrian Luna serves as co-owner and head instructor, holding a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andy and Mikey Main. His martial arts journey began in childhood with Taekwondo and continued through high school wrestling before discovering his true passion in BJJ. He has competed extensively in MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, kickboxing, and judo. Colleen Luna is co-owner and instructor, also holding a BJJ black belt under Andy and Mikey Main. She discovered martial arts through a friend's invitation and quickly fell in love with the community and training lifestyle. Together, they focus on helping students crush their goals while building a strong, supportive martial arts family.

Diamondheart Striking & Grappling

Diamondheart Striking & Grappling / Physical Culture Collective is an 8,000 square foot martial arts, strength, and movement studio located on the borders of Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 2015, the gym offers high-level Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both Gi and No-Gi), Boxing, Wrestling, and Athletic Development programs designed to accommodate everyone from fitness beginners to competitive martial arts practitioners. The gym's philosophy centers on "skill-based play that can be used for sport or self-defense." Led by owner Gavin and a dedicated coaching staff including Hugo, Scott, Jin, Will, Matt, Jesse, Hannah, Brianna, Xtina, and Alex, Diamondheart emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive environment free from toxic masculinity. The coaching team prioritizes gradual course corrections, progressive development at each student's pace, and building sustainable martial arts and movement skills that extend beyond the gym. Diamondheart PCC has built a reputation as a safe, supportive space for all students, particularly women entering martial arts for the first time. The community-focused gym offers programs ranging from Little Diamonds youth classes (ages 6-11) to competition team training, along with specialty classes in kettlebells, yoga, and athletic development. With classes seven days a week from early morning to evening, the gym serves the Brooklyn community with comprehensive martial arts training in a modern, well-equipped facility.

Crazy 88

Nobody wants to have their first experience with Jiu-Jitsu by getting easily defeated and humiliated by more advanced students. This is why our all our Baltimore, MD BJJ programs are designed to take you at your current fitness and skill level and gradually build you up to get you into your best fighting shape. You don’t need to be in shape already, or have previous grappling or martial arts experience. We build your martial arts foundation using our Fundamentals and Intermediate curriculum – the same way we built up our professional fight team. We’re very proud of our ability to turn the average student into a skilled Jiu-Jitsu practitioner almost without them noticing. All classes are divided into levels that allow you to learn at the pace that best fits your current experience and fitness level. You’ll start in the BASICS program where you will learn Jiu-Jitsu techniques. As you keep improving, you’ll start training in the Advanced and maybe even the Competition Team level classes. And at each step of the way, you’ll be getting stronger, losing weight, and having fun.

Fairfield Fit Club BJJ

Fit Club Jiu-Jitsu is a family-run Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. Led by black belt Professor Joe Oppedisano (known to everyone as Coach Joe), this gym has become a special fixture in the Fairfield community. Members past and present describe it as a home away from home, taking pride in their town, their teaching, and most importantly the friendships built with members. Coach Joe's gift for teaching and his love for the art and sport of BJJ is reflected in every class. The gym offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, including Kids BJJ (ages 5 to high school), Little Ninjas (ages 3-5), Teens/Tweens BJJ, Adult BJJ, Women's BJJ, Private Women's Self-Defense, and Law Enforcement Training. The kids program has developed a successful competition team that regularly brings home medals from tournaments. The teaching methodology focuses on building confidence, discipline, self-image, and practical self-defense skills while developing good character. Classes are structured with warmups, takedown techniques (Judo/Wrestling), drilling of positions and submissions, and live training sessions. The gym welcomes everyone - whether you're looking for an after-school activity for your child, a new sport for yourself, a way to get in shape, build confidence and strength, or learn self-defense. Professor Joe is supported by an excellent coaching staff including Professor Russ (black belt), Coach Rob and Coach Matt (both brown belts), Detective Leetch (self-defense specialist), and Coach Skip (wrestling specialist).

Bayshore BJJ

Bayshore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts academy with a world class pedigree and a strong family culture. Founded in 2019 by Professor Joe Dockery, the academy focuses on safety, learning, and cultivating skills that benefit students both on and off the mats. The gym offers comprehensive programs for all ages and skill levels, from Lion Cubs (ages 3-5) to adult BJJ and Muay Thai. The training philosophy emphasizes helping each individual student meet their personal goals in a fun, exciting, and welcoming environment, rather than solely focusing on building competitors. Professor Joe Dockery, a 1° Black Belt under Master Renzo Gracie, leads the instruction. Joe has been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2007 and has trained with some of the most prestigious instructors and competitors in the world. He has competed at the international level, amassing 6 Gold Medals between NOGI Masters Worlds and Pan Americans, including back-to-back Masters 1 Brown Belt Absolute titles at the IBJJF NOGI Pan Ams. The academy has produced multiple Regional and Pan American champions and maintains a reputation for excellence, with four athletes earning medals at the 2025 IBJJF Pan American Championship.