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Fight and Fitness MMA
5 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Garwood, New Jersey
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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 fightandfitnessmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-715-0977
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Words of week like Sportsmanship and Courtesy and Responsibility are discussed in a group and the kids learn morals.”
“I have been attending the women’s class on Sundays for the last few months.”
“I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in learning Muay Thai, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer Muay Thai, BJJ and even wrestling on Fridays, so you can pick what skills you want to learn and really hone in on those.”
“I’ve been going to Fight and Fitness MMA for about 2 years now to learn Muay Thai, and it’s been a great experience throughout.”
“They offer Muay Thai, BJJ and even wrestling on Fridays, so you can pick what skills you want to learn and really hone in on those.”
What members say
“The community is incredibly welcoming, and the instructor, Walt, is not only passionate about what he does but genuinely dedicated to each student's growth.”
“The community is incredibly welcoming, and the instructor, Walt, is not only passionate about what he does but genuinely dedicated to each student's growth.”
“Tuesdays are dedicated to techniques and skill-building, and Wednesdays are advanced sparring sessions where we get to apply what we learned.”
“You will laugh, you will learn, you will grow and get stronger, and you will get a great workout!”
“Cannot be happier with the effect it has had on our team's grappling, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and overall confidence and competence.”
“I have been attending the women’s class on Sundays for the last few months.”
From the reviews
So many great things to say. All the parents and students love it and it's easy to see why. The instructors are caring and teach values in addition to martial arts. Words of week like Sportsmanship and Courtesy and Responsibility are discussed in a group and the kids learn morals.
Highly recommended! I just joined the gym and I am very pleased with the professional level that this gym brings. I signed up for Muay Thai class, and they were packed with good workouts and good combinations. I also learned a lot during sparring too. All participants were very respectful during sparring.
Highly recommend. We have been bringing our team to Fight and Fitness in Garwood NJ to train with Coach Walter and his team for some time. Cannot be happier with the effect it has had on our team's grappling, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and overall confidence and competence.
You should definitely join Fight and Fitness MMA! I started training there in October after taking a break since May due to a fractured wrist, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
New to BJJ? Start at Fight and Fitness MMA
Fight and Fitness MMA 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 Fight and Fitness MMA
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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