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Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy

5 ★★★★★ 332 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Point Pleasant, New Jersey

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule billscottbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 732-904-1759

Hours

Monday 9 am–12 pm, 4:15–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–12 pm, 4:15–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–12 pm, 4:15–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 9 am–12 pm

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 Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 24 mentions

“Not only does my grandson love the training and looks forward to a long relationship with the Academy, , his self-confidence and fitness level have increased.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“The coaching is very high level, whether that’s in the gi or nogi.”

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🥋 Gi

“The coaching is very high level, whether that’s in the gi or nogi.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you’re looking for serious competition training or just a great way to stay in shape and learn self-defense, this is the place to be.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Professor Bill dedicates his time giving back to the community by offering many seminars, ranging from women’s self defense to law enforcement defensive tactics.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The students and coaches create a supportive, hardworking, and welcoming atmosphere for everyone (beginners, visitors, or advanced BJJ practitioners) where you can learn and grow.”

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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 Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling

“Bill combines his background in wrestling with years of bjj training to make this a complete, well-rounded grappling school.”

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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 332 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Bill, the head instructor, is incredibly knowledgeable and has a talent for breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“She had a solid workout lined up and was welcoming, instructive, and pushed everyone in the class.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“The atmosphere is both professional and family-like — you get amazing training while also being surrounded by supportive teammates.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Bill, the head instructor, is incredibly knowledgeable and has a talent for breaking down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re looking for serious competition training or just a great way to stay in shape and learn self-defense, this is the place to be.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 7 mentions

“The facility is always clean, organized, and well-maintained, which really adds to the overall positive training environment.”

From the reviews

Best BJJ school in NJ!! Bill combines his background in wrestling with years of bjj training to make this a complete, well-rounded grappling school. Always higher-level belts on the mats for top notch instruction with competitive, yet, safe training. Plus, a friendly and welcoming environment to learn bjj.

★★★★★ — Paul, Oct 2025

BJJ Shore Academy is an outstanding place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve trained here for about 9 years and it’s my second home. Working up north and driving 2 hours home is definitely tough but I look forward to going to get some hard rounds at BJJ Shore Academy.

★★★★★ — Kyle, Dec 2025

I was down in Belmar vacationing and out of the number of schools down here, this one caught my eye and i decided to roll through on a Thursday morning. I checked out the 9AM HIIT class with Coach Micaela first to loosen up.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jul 2023

I’ve been training under Bill Scott for almost 2 years now. I can honestly say it’s been an incredible experience. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Sep 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy

Bill Scott BJJ Shore 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Bill Scott BJJ Shore 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.

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 Bill Scott BJJ Shore Academy

654 Ocean Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ08742

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