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Brazen Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Windsor, New Jersey
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 3–13) — 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 brazenmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-213-5832
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids classes are packed every night and as a parent of a young boy, there's no people I would trust more to train him once he's old enough then these coaches.”
“I felt like I was in a high school wrestling practice again.”
“Thanks to the hard work and support from coach Garry and coach Gillian, I've made significant progress (even earning a silver medal at my local NAGA tournament).”
“100% recommend whether you’re a beginner or advanced level striker/grappler the coaches and the members are all there to help and grow you as a person and athlete.”
Other martial arts here
“I take the fitness kickboxing and strength & mobility classes and I have gained so much strength and confidence in myself by being here consistently.”
“I felt like I was in a high school wrestling practice again.”
What members say
“I just recently joined the adult fitness classes and coach Gillian is beyond amazing.”
“100% recommend whether you’re a beginner or advanced level striker/grappler the coaches and the members are all there to help and grow you as a person and athlete.”
“Gillian and Garry provide an atmosphere that is incredibly friendly and supportive, making everyone feel like part of a community from the moment they walk in.”
“Gary is a super detail-oriented, attentive coach who makes sure everyone gets the individual attention they need, no matter their experience level.”
“Thanks to the hard work and support from coach Garry and coach Gillian, I've made significant progress (even earning a silver medal at my local NAGA tournament).”
“Owners Gary and Gillian put such an emphasis family, cleaniness and safety, that no matter your skill-level, you will fit right in.”
From the reviews
Brazen has excellent coaches who care about all their students. When I took my boys in, I had no idea what to expect. Surprisingly it’s help both boys. My 9 yo was a little shy and his confidence wasn’t great always.
Cannot recommend this place enough. I enrolled in the adult class and it has a great balance between serious training and instruction. I felt like I was in a high school wrestling practice again. Coach Gary and Coach Mickey are both great and are very knowledgeable.
My now 6 year old has been going to Brazen for a little over a year now. He loves it and it’s by far the best activity he does. The coaches somehow manage to balance fun with instruction and find a level appropriate for each student.
I've been attending Brazen for a little over 2 months now, besides the very fairly priced classes the coaches are amazing. The level of professionalism along with experience makes you feel great when you leave. They allow me to mix and match my classes with my busy life to fit my needs.
New to BJJ? Start at Brazen Martial Arts
Brazen Martial Arts 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 Brazen Martial Arts
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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