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Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Union City, 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 — 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 chuteboxela.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-380-2875
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A unique kids program also offers cross-training in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and capoeira, providing a well-rounded martial arts education for young students.”
“Great Striking and Grappling programs, very welcoming team and environment.”
“No matter the goal this is the best environment to learn self defense, get in shape, and compete if you wish but no pressure.”
“No matter the goal this is the best environment to learn self defense, get in shape, and compete if you wish but no pressure.”
“The environment is very laid back and welcoming for everyone, whether you’re a professional fighter or a first-time amateur.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend, great environment to training with an awesome professor, Luiz Azeredo, mma fighter, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Muay Thai, lot of skills!”
“Highly recommend, great environment to training with an awesome professor, Luiz Azeredo, mma fighter, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Muay Thai, lot of skills!”
“Whether you want Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA, , you’ll find top-quality training here.”
What members say
“Professor Luis is amazing and offers tons of support and encouragement every single class, he truly gives the best he has to the entire team no matter what level you are on.”
“The environment is very laid back and welcoming for everyone, whether you’re a professional fighter or a first-time amateur.”
“Former BellatorProFighter/5th degree bjj blackbelt-Coach Luis and Coach Jerome are both amazing in their humble yet firm, step by step instruction for bjj.”
“Professor Lincoln Pereira is a fantastic instructor who encourages students to work hard while teaching phenomenal technique .”
“It is not a commercial, I am not affiliated with the club, but my grandson is attending it, and he is really happy.”
From the reviews
Renzo Gracie Elite Hoboken is a top tier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. The Facility is very clean and everyone i have encountered there is welcoming and professional. Professor Lincoln Pereira is a fantastic instructor who encourages students to work hard while teaching phenomenal technique .
An amazing environment. Professor Lincoln is extremely skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated to teaching to the best of his ability. He brings a great energy to class and makes everyone feel welcome. The gym is a comfortable place to learn amongst other like-minded people and every class is a great experience.
Really good gym, if you want to learn how to fight, this is the place to go. Beginner and pro friendly, very well equipped gym. Super respectful and welcoming environment.
Owned and run by Master Luis Azeredo, a legendary Chute Boxe form MMA fighter and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, Judo and Muay Thai, this gym offers an authentic martial arts experience. It’s not just a commercial place — it’s a real training spot with great integrity.
New to BJJ? Start at Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo
Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo 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 Chute Boxe Luis Azeredo - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Muay Thai / MMA / Wrestling /Judo
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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