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Bones Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clifton, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bonesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-292-3641
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 9–10 am, 5:30–6:30 pm, 7–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10 am, 5:30–6:30 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 9–10 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–9 am |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30–11:30 am, 12:30–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“it's a great place to learn and grow whether you're a competitor or a hobbyist, with an amazing kids program as well.”
“The atmosphere at the gym is very welcoming as students range from successful competitors to hobbyists who train for fun.”
“I only was able to squeeze in an hour of open mat and I have nothing but great things to say about Bones BJJ.”
“I was hesitant to join a gym with no experience but Bones BJJ has been an extremely welcoming environment with amazing coaches and students.”
What members say
“Devhonte "Bones" Johnson is not just one of the best instructors worldwide but the environment and culture the gym has been built upon helps each other come up from the top down.”
“I was hesitant to join a gym with no experience but Bones BJJ has been an extremely welcoming environment with amazing coaches and students.”
“I was hesitant to join a gym with no experience but Bones BJJ has been an extremely welcoming environment with amazing coaches and students.”
“I learned essential fundamentals and built a great base while learning modern and updated techniques of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu taught to me from the highest level.”
“it's a great place to learn and grow whether you're a competitor or a hobbyist, with an amazing kids program as well.”
“The atmosphere at the gym is very welcoming as students range from successful competitors to hobbyists who train for fun.”
From the reviews
Bones BJJ Academy is a great place to learn jiu jitsu and to become part of a very welcoming and supportive community. Professor Bones is a legit world champion and top notch instructor who truly cares about his students. There is not a more qualified practitioner in the area to learn jiu jitsu from.
I have been to couple of other places to try but this place is different. First of all Professor Bones is a legend himself and he really has a good understanding of teaching. He is not only an instructor he is like an elder brother for us. Secondly people who come to train are very competitive.
Many BJJ clubs claim world class training but Professor Johnson not only brings home elite/majors level world championships, his students do too. And not just once, but regularly it seems. Having said that, I am a hobbyist at best and feel completely comfortable and welcome.
Great instruction! A very welcoming gym for women and new practitioners looking to start jiujitsu. Located on the second floor, the gym has clean bathrooms and lockers. Professor Bones is friendly and knowledgeable. He is a world champion providing world class instruction.
New to BJJ? Start at Bones Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Bones Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Bones Brazilian 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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