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Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Haddonfield, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balancestudios.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 856-979-2427
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“My son Landon and I love training at the dojo, and have met lots of great families along the way.”
“I’ve been training Jujitsu for 25+ years and this school has by far the best instruction for all levels… I highly recommend Balance Studios for all levels”
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What members say
“I’ve been training Jujitsu for 25+ years and this school has by far the best instruction for all levels… I highly recommend Balance Studios for all levels”
“I’ve been training Jujitsu for 25+ years and this school has by far the best instruction for all levels… I highly recommend Balance Studios for all levels”
“Not only are they learning great technique and how to defend themselves, but the instructors also model how to be good people.”
“Not only are they learning great technique and how to defend themselves, but the instructors also model how to be good people.”
“My son Landon and I love training at the dojo, and have met lots of great families along the way.”
From the reviews
My 3 boys have been training here for 3 years and we absolutely LOVE it! Not only are they learning great technique and how to defend themselves, but the instructors also model how to be good people. I'm happy that my boys are learning how to be men of excellent character. Highly recommend!!!
Very welcoming environment & staff. I love coming into the gym. I really enjoy taking a jiu-jitsu class than walking down the hall to cool down with a great yoga flow, & if you need more, they have a massage therapist in the building who is phenomenal!
I have been training here under the family plan with my 3 sons for about a year and a half and could not be more satisfied. The coaches, culture, training partners, and facilities are top notch.
I’ve been training with Coach Reece and Haduko for 4 years now. You couldn’t ask for a better environment to learn and build friendships. I am excited to see the evolution of an already phenomenal establishment adding the Balance Flag on the front doors!
New to BJJ? Start at Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai 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 Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
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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