Home › New Jersey › Cape May Court House › Cape May Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cape May Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cape May Court House, 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 4–15) — 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 capemaybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-602-1765
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are respectful of each child’s different needs and allow them to join in at their own pace as they help the children grow their confidence.”
“My brother and I dropped in to a no gi class and to say the experience was incredible was an understatement.”
“My brother and I dropped in to a no gi class and to say the experience was incredible was an understatement.”
“My son met new competitors and had an amazing time learning from Chuck.”
“Last summer I stopped in for an open mat with everyone, Chuck was super welcoming and so was everyone else.”
“Beyond self-defense and confidence-building, this gym offers real opportunities for personal development.”
“The environment is friendly and welcoming, making it great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
What members say
“Thanks to the amazing coaches here she was able to steer all that energy into something posotive.”
“The school offers trial classes, so I brought my 4 year old to check it out, and after the first class we knew he wanted to join.”
“The atmosphere is positive and respectful, and you can tell they truly care about building a strong, supportive community.”
“Professor Chuck is a phenomenal teacher—his knowledge, patience, and ability to break down techniques make learning both effective and enjoyable.”
“I originally enrolled my daughter in their kids program to help build her confidence after dealing with some not-so-kind kids at school.”
“My son met new competitors and had an amazing time learning from Chuck.”
From the reviews
Visited the cape may area recently and stopped in for a drop in session. Let me just say I am blown away by how great this place was. Everyone was so welcoming as if I known them for years. The facility was clean and well maintained and had a lot of space to train.
Started our child in the little squids program and she loves it. They try to teach lessons such as hard work, team work, and confidence into the class while maintaining a fun course for the kids. The coaches are incredible with the kids.
Cape May Bjj is an awesome school and place to train. Started it about 2 years ago as something to do, but now I can't imagine my life without it. Improved mental health, bad habits faded out, more confidence in eveday life, new friends. Everyone is very supportive, nice and friendly.
Cape May Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great place to learn Jiu Jitsu. Everyone Is very welcoming of new people and Coach Chuck is an amazing instructor. Very friendly atmosphere and the place is very clean. Gi, No Gi, Yoga. Takedowns every class a long with self defense.
New to BJJ? Start at Cape May Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cape May Brazilian 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 Cape May 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.
More BJJ gyms near Cape May Court House
Akashic Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ocean City
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Impact Fitness and Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews