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Ahlert Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hazlet, 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
- Membership memberships run around $25/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 (ages 13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ahlertbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 860-8525
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
The classes they run
“Women’s jiu jitsu, self defense and yoga with Crystal are amazing.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“While the classes started the coaches really took their time to explain the techniques that are great for competitors and hobbyists.”
“I’ve made solid progress in my technique, confidence, fitness, and self-defense skills.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
What members say
“The professor is an amazing teacher, he breaks things down in a way that’s easy to understand and makes you feel comfortable asking questions.”
“They offer gi/no-gi jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, combatives training and MMA classes, with a great mix of students from beginners through advanced.”
“The people here are super friendly and the atmosphere is laid-back—yet, at the same time, the training is excellent and has just the right level of intensity.”
“While the classes started the coaches really took their time to explain the techniques that are great for competitors and hobbyists.”
“While the classes started the coaches really took their time to explain the techniques that are great for competitors and hobbyists.”
“Professor Joe Ahlert is an outstanding instructor with decades of high-level experience under Renzo Gracie.”
From the reviews
As a tourist that regularly visits and trains abroad different countries, I could say: this Gym is a gem! Let’s start of with the great students and coaches: they were all social, nice and talkative during the class. It felt like I’ve trained there with them for months!
Incredibly grateful to Professor Ahlert for putting together an amazing seminar with Justin Flores. Thank you for allowing us to learn and train together with everyone.!
This place is like my second home. Head coach Professor Joe Ahlert is experienced, professional, welcoming and always trying to give us the best advantages he can. All the professors we have here are amazing and willing to take the time to personally help each student.
Ahlert Jiu Jitsu has honestly become my happy place. It’s the part of my day I look forward to the most. No matter what kind of day I’m having, I walk in and immediately feel better. The coaching is top notch and everything is explained in a way that actually makes sense, and there’s real attention to detail.
New to BJJ? Start at Ahlert Jiu Jitsu
Ahlert 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 Ahlert 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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