The gym is led by a highly experienced coaching staff. Don De La Pena, the owner and head instructor, holds a brown belt under Chief Instructor Josef Manuel and has been training in martial arts since 1997, studying BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Wing Chun, and Isshin Ryu Karate in the Philippines before moving to the United States. Matt Walter, a black belt instructor who earned his rank in 2019 under Team Choke Lab, brings expertise from over 20 years of training and works as a full-time athletic trainer. Professor Josef 'Ze Cobra' Manuel serves as Chief Instructor and is the first American black belt world champion under Master Robson "Robinho" Moura of Nova Uniao Academy, and now leads the Team Choke Lab association.
Head Instructor
Photos
No photos yet
Class Schedule
Monday (3 classes)
Adult BJJ Morning
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiujitsu classes for children aimed to teach structure, self-control, discipline, respect, and social skills; all while having FUN and getting great exercise! Led by Don De La Pena, who has 5 children of his own.
Adult BJJ Evening
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Tuesday (1 class)
Adult BJJ Evening
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Wednesday (3 classes)
Adult BJJ Morning
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiujitsu classes for children aimed to teach structure, self-control, discipline, respect, and social skills; all while having FUN and getting great exercise! Led by Don De La Pena, who has 5 children of his own.
Adult BJJ Evening
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Thursday (1 class)
Adult BJJ Evening
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Friday (2 classes)
Kids BJJ
Brazilian Jiujitsu classes for children aimed to teach structure, self-control, discipline, respect, and social skills; all while having FUN and getting great exercise! Led by Don De La Pena, who has 5 children of his own.
Adult BJJ Evening
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Saturday (1 class)
Adult BJJ Weekend
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focusing on movement, precision, and creativity. Less Martial, More Art approach fosters an environment where students can express the art in ways best suited for them.
Free Trial
Try before you commit — no obligation
Monthly Membership
Popular-
Access to all adult classes
What's Included
Payment Options
We accept all major payment methods
Location & Directions
Street Address
101 Gibraltar Drive suite 2e, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Location
Morris Plains, NJ 07950, United States