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DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westwood, New Jersey
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newjerseykravmaga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-664-5260
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The class sizes are generally small, so you really get a lot of personalized attention and help learning the skills and techniques needed to create a solid foundation.”
“All of the professionals working there are obvious masters of their craft & more importantly, as well as my case specifically, work incredibly well with kids.”
“I highly recommend the school for children, teens and adults alike that want to feel strong, fit and happy.”
“Master Doug really pushes you and really cares that you are getting the best workout plus learning self defense as well.”
“My son came in as absolute beginner and within a few quick weeks was fully engaged and loving classes.”
Other martial arts here
“I am now a full-time student, which has allowed me to explore other classes like Core-Kickboxing and the 6-Week Get Fit challenge--all of which I would recommend.”
“What a cool instructor and clean place to learn multiple sports from Taekwondo to Krav to Judo.”
What members say
“I had never done anything like it before and I just didn't know what to expect, but Master Doug is an incredible instructor.”
“My son came in as absolute beginner and within a few quick weeks was fully engaged and loving classes.”
“I hated going to the gym but you are motivated by both the charming energetic Master Doug and his supportive staff.”
“The class sizes are generally small, so you really get a lot of personalized attention and help learning the skills and techniques needed to create a solid foundation.”
“Master Doug has started to invite them to competitions and that has helped with their overall confidence level.”
“What a cool instructor and clean place to learn multiple sports from Taekwondo to Krav to Judo.”
From the reviews
I was introduced to DPMA through their Krav Maga Groupon offer. From the beginning, everyone there was so welcoming and kind. The masters and instructors all go out of their way to remember your name and get to know you. Being that Krav Maga is the first martial arts class I've ever taken, I was extremely intimidated.
After looking into many martial arts schools we came to DP Martial Arts and we're so glad to have found this place! From the very first day the staff was so friendly and helped put my son at ease. Since then he's enjoying his classes and looks forward to them every week.
I recently started attending class here and absolutely love it!!! As someone with no martial arts experience, I was really looking for a school with instructors that I could learn a lot from. After my first trial class, I knew I had found the right place.
I recently enrolled in the 6-week challenge and it's one of the best decisions I have made in a while. Since I started, I have more energy and feel stronger with every class. Master Doug is a great teacher and motivator! The classes are extremely well planned and executed and it's a great atmosphere.
New to BJJ? Start at DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy
DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy 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 DP Martial Arts Krav Maga & BJJ Academy
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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