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David Branch Jiu Jitsu Montville
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pine Brook, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule davidbranchjiujitsumontville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 755-2128
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Offering both adult and children’s classes is a huge bonus, and it’s great to see such a strong, inclusive community being built.”
“The adult classes are just as impressive—great instruction, great atmosphere, and a perfect place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“David Branch is an excellent teacher—it’s clear he’s a two-division mma world champ who learned from the best like Renzo Gracie and John Danaher.”
“Matt Loy is also great; his knowledge of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu is incredible and he’s really helpful on the mats.”
“The transformation from its former karate space is absolutely incredible, what they’ve created is both visually impressive and incredibly welcoming.”
What members say
“Coach Matt and Coach Victor do an amazing job keeping the classes fun, engaging, and structured while making sure every child gets individual attention and learns proper technique.”
“The adult classes are just as impressive—great instruction, great atmosphere, and a perfect place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“The transformation from its former karate space is absolutely incredible, what they’ve created is both visually impressive and incredibly welcoming.”
“Coach Matt and Coach Victor do an amazing job keeping the classes fun, engaging, and structured while making sure every child gets individual attention and learns proper technique.”
“My kids absolutely love training here and get excited every time it’s class day.”
“David Branch is an excellent teacher—it’s clear he’s a two-division mma world champ who learned from the best like Renzo Gracie and John Danaher.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended! David Branch Jiu-Jitsu Montville is exactly what Morris and Essex County needed! My kids absolutely love training here and get excited every time it’s class day.
If you’re looking for a great Jiu Jitsu gym in Montville, I highly recommend this place. The owner is incredibly kind, friendly, and genuinely cares about every student who walks through the door. You can tell right away that creating a positive and supportive environment is a top priority.
"Been training here for a years and the instruction is top-notch. David Branch is an excellent teacher—it’s clear he’s a two-division mma world champ who learned from the best like Renzo Gracie and John Danaher.
Great professor. Very detailed. I started at this gym since day 1 in the end of April and I’m hooked. The professor (teacher) is very enthusiastic, patient, and truly cared about having his students learn. I highly recommend this BJJ gym!! Please come by and try a free class!!
New to BJJ? Start at David Branch Jiu Jitsu Montville
David Branch Jiu Jitsu Montville 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 David Branch Jiu Jitsu Montville
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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