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Anaconda Brazilian Jiu-JItsu North Bergen
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Bergen, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule anacondabjjnjny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 682-9925
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“experience teaching martial arts to children and adults.”
“Julio Rodriguez has been personally helping me develop into a Jiu Jitsu player for both competition and self defense with a Gi and No Gi.”
“Julio Rodriguez has been personally helping me develop into a Jiu Jitsu player for both competition and self defense with a Gi and No Gi.”
“I won my first, 1st place medal under him.”
“Don't hesitate stop by on open mat nights and I guarantee you'll love every aspect of your instruction.”
“Julio Rodriguez has been personally helping me develop into a Jiu Jitsu player for both competition and self defense with a Gi and No Gi.”
“I’m brand new and his teaching is so clear and concise that not only do I understand but am able to perform the techniques while rolling.”
Other martial arts here
“In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the school also offers boxing and Muay Thai classes, providing a well-rounded martial arts experience.”
“The professionalism and the knowledge of Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing is second to none.”
“In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the school also offers boxing and Muay Thai classes, providing a well-rounded martial arts experience.”
What members say
“Being a martial arts professional myself and having been studying martial arts for several decades, I can tell you that Professor Julio is one of the best instructors around!”
“Experienced students are eager to assist and share their knowledge, creating a welcoming and collaborative learning environment.”
“I came as a visitor on a work trip and they invited me in with open arms 🙏 the instructors and the students were all super friendly and highly skilled.”
“I’m brand new and his teaching is so clear and concise that not only do I understand but am able to perform the techniques while rolling.”
“Julio Rodriguez has been personally helping me develop into a Jiu Jitsu player for both competition and self defense with a Gi and No Gi.”
“You will learn how to defend yourself and build confidence that carries over into everyday life.”
From the reviews
Love the place love learning from the best couch good school to learn Brazilian JIU-JITSU and Muay Thai. Very respectful and humble instructor if you want to learn from the best come give it a try. You will love it.
The best self defense school around! The professionalism and the knowledge of Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing is second to none. Don't hesitate stop by on open mat nights and I guarantee you'll love every aspect of your instruction. Fun for the kids and an awesome tool for self defense.
I was so nervous joining because I never went to the gym and thought I wouldn't be able to work out with everyone else. However, Professor Julio makes the classes so interesting and keeps you so motivated. I feel joining Anaconda and having an instructor like Julio was one of the best decisions I made.
These are some great guys to train with here! I came as a visitor on a work trip and they invited me in with open arms 🙏 the instructors and the students were all super friendly and highly skilled.
New to BJJ? Start at Anaconda Brazilian Jiu-JItsu North Bergen
Anaconda Brazilian Jiu-JItsu North Bergen 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 Anaconda Brazilian Jiu-JItsu North Bergen
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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