# Grappling University Martial Arts

> Clifton, United States

## Overview

**Name:** Grappling University Martial Arts

**Description:** Grappling University Martial Arts (GUMA) in Clifton, New Jersey teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo and striking to kids, teens and adults, seven days a week. BJJ is led by 3rd-degree black belt Steven Abill, and judo by certified coaches Jose Osorio, Ben Caamano and Alex Osorio.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
575 Van Houten Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013, United States

**Phone:** +1 862-368-0084

**Email:** grapplinguniversityma@gmail.com

**Website:** https://gumacliftonnj.com

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guma_bjj/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grapplinguniveristyma/

## Pricing

**Free trial:** Yes (1 class)
## Instructors


### Steven Abill - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Steven Abill is a third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and the BJJ professor at Grappling University Martial Arts in Clifton, New Jersey. He began training in 2006 and earned his black belt in 2014, and also coaches youth sports.


## Programs

### Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Description:** Gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu for teens (13+) and adults, including a Saturday fundamentals class.

**Classes:**
- Monday: 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM
- Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
- Thursday: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Friday: 06:00 PM - 07:15 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

### Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Description:** Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids aged 4 to 12.

**Classes:**
- Monday: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
- Tuesday: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
- Thursday: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM

### Judo

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Description:** Traditional judo throws and groundwork for kids and adults.

**Classes:**
- Wednesday: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

### Striking and Boxing

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Description:** Striking (punches, kicks, elbows and knees) and boxing for kids and adults, including women-only boxing.

**Classes:**
- Tuesday: 07:45 PM - 09:30 PM
- Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM, 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
- Friday: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM, 07:15 PM - 08:45 PM
- Sunday: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM, 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM



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**Last Updated:** September 24, 2026

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