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American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maplewood, New Jersey
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ajjmaplewood.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-671-8383
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been taking jiu jitsu at AJJ for several years.”
“This is the absolute best place to train for excellent real life scenario based self defense mixed with teaching of humility and kindness.”
What members say
“I wholeheartedly recommend the AJJ kids program.”
“I've seen my daughter develop much more confidence in diffusing potential conflicts and she always looks forward to class.”
From the reviews
I love the American Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood I get to throw people and do rolls. I learn fast there. The other instructors that come make it fun too. American Jiu Jitsu is great here.
I wholeheartedly recommend the AJJ kids program. My daughter started training here when she was 5 and it's done her a world of good. Of the many options around town, I chose AJJ for two main reasons: because Sensei Tony is terrific with kids and because the training is age-appropriate.
AJJ of Maplewood is a great school. I regularly attend the adult classes and have for a couple years now. My kids attend the child classes as well. Sensi Tony is patient, understanding, relaxed, knowledgeable and great at sharing that knowledge. The assistant instructors each bring their own charm to the room.
My son has been taking jiu jitsu at AJJ for several years. He has learned so much from the teacher and become a part of a great group of students. This studio is top notch, and the instruction is serious yet the students have fun learning. It has been an excellent experience all around.
New to BJJ? Start at American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood
American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood 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 American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood
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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