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609 Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 609jiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-408-9522
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids teacher seemed to really connect with the kids and had them doing fun drills that promoted sound BJJ fundamentals.”
“Along with the physical benefits the kids also learn the importance of community, discipline, hygiene, good morals, and other lessons they can use in day to day life.”
“Had a great time here while in town for the Mon/Wed Gi class.”
“My kids had a great time in their classes and my wife and I enjoyed our rolls during the open mat.”
“Booked with Steve for a private self defense class.”
“609 Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding place to train, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“The kid's skill level is very impressive as they are tought proper technique through drilling, play, and live wrestling.”
What members say
“Professor Z showed some great BJJ principles and ran a well organized class.”
“Steve was very welcoming to me (a visitor from another school out of the area) and so was the rest of the class.”
“Steve was very welcoming to me (a visitor from another school out of the area) and so was the rest of the class.”
“Coaches Jose , Steve and Kate are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping students improve both their technique and mindset.”
“Along with the physical benefits the kids also learn the importance of community, discipline, hygiene, good morals, and other lessons they can use in day to day life.”
“Along with the physical benefits the kids also learn the importance of community, discipline, hygiene, good morals, and other lessons they can use in day to day life.”
From the reviews
Had a great time here while in town for the Mon/Wed Gi class. Instruction was top notch, intensity was on point and the staff and regulars were super cool. I will definitely hit 609 up again when I pass thru town. Got a cool rash guard while I was there too.
609 Jiu Jitsu is an outstanding place to train, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner. Coaches Jose , Steve and Kate are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping students improve both their technique and mindset.
I am a black belt from Balance Studios in Philly. I’ve known Steve and Jose for over a decade now as teammates and friends from an affiliated school. They’re great practitioners of the art. I was off and headed to the shore for the day, but didn’t want to miss training.
I did an open mat for a holiday weekend here for some rolls & meditation. Overall a wonderful experience at the school. Students were welcoming, clean, knowledgable, and good to roll with.
New to BJJ? Start at 609 Jiu Jitsu
609 Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 609 Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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