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Esoteric Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Washington, 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 (ages 3–13) — 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 esotericjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 329-5965
Hours
| Monday | 8:45–10:45 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45–10:45 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Awesome Family Atmosphere Train here with my son and my two daughters train in the kids class.”
“Jamie and Angela have also set up a great environment in the gym for both hobbyists and competitors.”
“Esoteric Jiu-jitsu Academy to me is a great place to learn jiu-jitsu techniques, self defense and more.”
Other martial arts here
“Esoteric has the best class structure organized to get the most out of every class, incorporating wrestling, drilling, positional rounds, and regular rounds in every class.”
What members say
“Professor Jamie is both patient and knowledgeable while keeping the fun in the learning of this martial art.”
“Jamie, the coaches, and everyone I've rolled with have been nothing but welcoming and friendly.”
“Great Family friendly Academy myself my wife and daughter are all members, 1st class black belt instruction highly recommend to anyone in the area to stop by and try out a class”
“Esoteric has the best class structure organized to get the most out of every class, incorporating wrestling, drilling, positional rounds, and regular rounds in every class.”
“Jamie and Angela have also set up a great environment in the gym for both hobbyists and competitors.”
From the reviews
I have had a chance to train at academies around the world and i truly appreciate this awesome training center right here in my back yard. Professor Jamie is both patient and knowledgeable while keeping the fun in the learning of this martial art.
I’ve been going to Esoteric Jujitsu for a while now, and that’s a testament to Jamie’s incredible ability to teach anyone at any level and the positivity he brings to each class. Esoteric is a welcoming environment that I look forward to each and every week.
Esoteric Jiu-jitsu Academy to me is a great place to learn jiu-jitsu techniques, self defense and more. The teacher treats everyone with respect and like family and is great with the kids. I recommend this academy to everyone.
Great Family friendly Academy myself my wife and daughter are all members, 1st class black belt instruction highly recommend to anyone in the area to stop by and try out a class
New to BJJ? Start at Esoteric Jiu Jitsu Academy
Esoteric Jiu Jitsu 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 Esoteric Jiu Jitsu 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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