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Bodega Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 120 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maplewood, New Jersey
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bodegajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-201-3863
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“The curriculums offered are detailed, with high level knowledge that has been competition proven, as well as applicable to self defense.”
“From beginners to experts, everyone is included.”
What members say
“Great place, great people, and great instructors.”
“Whether it’s your first day or you’ve been training for years, you’ll find bodega jiu jitsu’s techniques being the latest, most effective in the game.”
“The training partners are collaborative and supportive, making each session both challenging and enjoyable.”
“The curriculums offered are detailed, with high level knowledge that has been competition proven, as well as applicable to self defense.”
“The owners are extremely welcoming, the place is clean, and there is truly nothing like it!”
“I've seen a noticeable improvement in my physical fitness, my confidence, and it has majorly helped with my social anxiety.”
From the reviews
This is the place you go to when you ready to learn real Jiu Jitsu. Coaches Kyvann and Chas are the real deal. Both are knowledgeable and great instructors. They take time to make sure you understand all the details (it’s all about the details!!). Search no further pull up and catch a vibe!! Bodega is legit!!
Bodega Ju Jitsu is a great place of practice for Ju Jitsu. The place has a unique feel, and it always revives my days as I leave. The curriculums offered are detailed, with high level knowledge that has been competition proven, as well as applicable to self defense.
Bodega is an excellent gym for anyone looking to improve their grappling. I was curious about the Constraint Led Approach (CLA) style of training and have been genuinely impressed with the results. The sessions are thoughtfully structured to help you develop techniques that work for your individual attributes.
I give Bodega Jiu Jitsu a 5 star rating because of the culture and environment they’ve created for their athletes. From beginners to experts, everyone is included.
New to BJJ? Start at Bodega Jiu Jitsu
Bodega Jiu Jitsu 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 Bodega 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.
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