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Akashic Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Marmora, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- 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
- Website & schedule akashicbjj.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-382-3042
The classes they run
“They come away with something new from each class and have fun while learning the basics.”
“I’ve been hesitant on starting my son in Ju Jitsu but after reading these reviews and seeing how happy my nephew is, I’m going to sign my son up and give it a try!”
“I dropped in for an open mat and had a wonderful time!”
“My daughters also do the kids classes here and they have such a good time while learning self defense and getting amazing exercise.”
What members say
“Owner & instructor Chris is great, and I’ll be joining the adult class myself.”
“Guys are friendly and always willing to teach and help you improve.”
“They come away with something new from each class and have fun while learning the basics.”
“Great place for all ages— the coaches have increased my son’s confidence and focus immensely.”
“He teaches the children to build each other up as a team and also focuses on individual strengths as well.”
From the reviews
Our son just started jui jitsu here and I have to say I’m really impressed. We used to send him to another martial arts academy but we were spending more on tuition and getting less out of it, so we decided to give Akashic a try. Owner & instructor Chris is great, and I’ll be joining the adult class myself.
My 6yo daughter and I started training here 2 months ago. I like that there are several really great teachers because it gives you the same moves from different perspectives. Everyone is nice.
Absolutely amazing and supportive environment. My two daughters go here to learn proper techniques and self defense. Professor Chris is kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable. He teaches the children to build each other up as a team and also focuses on individual strengths as well.
My sister and her friend take their sons here and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the owner/trainer. My nephew raves about how fun and inspiring the classes are. He learns new things everyday and has never been more interested and involved in sports.
New to BJJ? Start at Akashic Jiu Jitsu
Akashic Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Akashic 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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