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Daniel Gracie Art of Movement
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Medford, 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
- 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 aommma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-451-1093
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They all have a lot of experience and not only teach the kids the fighting techniques but also teach them discipline and the importance of supporting their teammates.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether it's BJJ, boxing, kickboxing, or Muay Thai, you'll truly learn about the Art of Movement.”
“During the time I've been here, it's completely changed my perspective on MMA, and helped to establish my mental and physical state in ways I didn't imagine.”
“He is a fantastic boxing, kickboxing coach for the cardio queens and has been a fantastic motivator during my strength training period.”
“He is a fantastic boxing, kickboxing coach for the cardio queens and has been a fantastic motivator during my strength training period.”
What members say
“Coach Anthony Terrell is not just an amazing coach, he truly cares about every student and pushes us to be our best on and off the mats.”
“His space is bright, clean, and welcoming, with tons of options for both kids and adults.”
“This is a family first program, is meticulously managed, and the coaching is individualized and true to the core of BJJ and its teachings.”
“They all have a lot of experience and not only teach the kids the fighting techniques but also teach them discipline and the importance of supporting their teammates.”
“He is a fantastic boxing, kickboxing coach for the cardio queens and has been a fantastic motivator during my strength training period.”
From the reviews
Awesome place and fantastic training. Anthony Terrell is one of the best and pulls the best out of you. He and his team continue to improve all those they works with. In this place, it's like your family with great instructors.
My boys have been coming here for 6 months now and really enjoy the classes. I am thrilled to have such great MMA instruction in the Medford area. There are different instructors on different days as they learn different fighting styles like striking and grappling.
Joining Art of Movement has honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Coach Anthony Terrell is not just an amazing coach, he truly cares about every student and pushes us to be our best on and off the mats. I’ve learned so much from him and improved more than I ever thought I could.
I’ve been training here for a little over a year, and it’s been amazing. Inviting atmosphere, and all the coach’s are knowledgeable and passionate about the sport. BJJ and Striking isn’t easy, but nothing worth doing is. Coach Anthony is a Black belt and owner of the gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Daniel Gracie Art of Movement
Daniel Gracie Art of Movement comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Daniel Gracie Art of Movement
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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