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Bataille Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomingdale, 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
- 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 bataillejj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-874-1274
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I’ve been attending this BJJ school with my kids for the past year, and it’s been an incredible experience for all of us.”
“As a woman, there is usually less women to train with, however at Bataille, the amount of women to train with has been increasing which is stellar!”
“As a teenager, I was always shy, lacked self-confidence, and struggled with my weight.”
“Took a trial beginner course and was hooked instantly, joined up the same night.”
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What members say
“The gym is made up of really friendly, welcoming people, which makes a huge difference whether you’re new or experienced.”
“When I roll in a BJJ class, everyone’s so supportive and accepting that I’m grateful to show up, even on the days I don’t feel like it.”
“Alex’s way of coaching and teaching makes even the most complicated and difficult of submissions and techniques crystal clear and incredibly easy to understand.”
“If you’re looking for a way to get your kid active and gain some confidence, this is an excellent place.”
“Plus, the owners and other instructors are heavily involved not only in helping the people that train here, but help in keeping the school clean, neat, and safe .”
“As a woman, there is usually less women to train with, however at Bataille, the amount of women to train with has been increasing which is stellar!”
From the reviews
I’ve been attending this BJJ school with my kids for the past year, and it’s been an incredible experience for all of us. The instructors—Alex, James, Christina, Dave, and Jon—are outstanding. They each bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique teaching style that has greatly advanced our training.
As a teenager, I was always shy, lacked self-confidence, and struggled with my weight. Over the past few years, I’ve really worked on myself to get to where I am now. Training at Bataille has been a game changer as those goals of mine are getting a huge boost from the community here.
This is an excellent facility. Perfect mix of welcoming and friendly vibes filled with clearly skilled practitioners in a fun, competitive environment. I trained here mostly site unseen and was met with open arms by students both newer to the practice and those more advanced willing to share their knowledge.
My son started at Bataille at 4 1/2 years old. All of the instructors have been nothing short of amazing with him. They are patient and take the time to teach him the moves. Although he is the youngest kid there, he has made significant progress since we started, not only physically but also socially.
New to BJJ? Start at Bataille Jiu Jitsu Academy
Bataille Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Bataille Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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