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Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ramsey, New Jersey

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  • Phone +1 201-248-6505

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–8 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Bill is an excellent instructor, easygoing, approachable, and highly effective at teaching martial arts to both kids and adults.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 5 mentions

“I’ve been training bjj at Bill Steven’s Karate for several years, and it’s been a great experience.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Bill Stevens is an accomplished black belt and well respected in the Jiu-Jitsu community having been one of the first black belt instructors to open an academy in New Jersey.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive advanced student you’ll find great training at this school.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“The instruction is thorough, the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the workout is great.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Bill focuses on guiding everyone to mastery of the fundamentals, while helping advanced students add cutting edge techniques to their game.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The kids program is also excellent as Bill has spent a very long time honing his craft and being a true martial artist.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“My children have also trained in his karate program, and me and my wife been impressed with the positive environment, quality instruction, and emphasis on respect and discipline.”

From the reviews

A great place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu whatever your age or level of skill / athleticism. Bill Stevens is an accomplished black belt and well respected in the Jiu-Jitsu community having been one of the first black belt instructors to open an academy in New Jersey.

★★★★★ — James, Nov 2018

Excellent facility! Caters to all ages and a great place to learn a martial art as well as discipline.

★★★★★ — Jeff, Nov 2018

I’ve been training bjj at Bill Steven’s Karate for several years, and it’s been a great experience. Bill is an excellent instructor, easygoing, approachable, and highly effective at teaching martial arts to both kids and adults.

★★★★★ — Tobin, Jun 2026

This is a great place to learn jiu jitsu from the start! Plenty of instruction and a great atmosphere.

★★★★★ — John, Nov 2018

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Your first BJJ class at Bergen County Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bergen County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

91 Interstate Shop Center, Ramsey, NJ07446

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