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Flowing River Martial Arts – Kids Martial Arts & Self‑Defense in Chatham
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chatham Township, 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule flowingrivermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-266-7935
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Anthony taught my son for multiple years and was a very positive influence on his life, resulting in improved confidence, discipline, and work ethic.”
“In addition to the combat and self defense he also knows a lot about the history and origins of many martial arts, which is something that is hard to find nowadays.”
“Explains techniques in a manner that the concepts can be understood whether one is a beginner or expert.”
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What members say
“Anthony is an outstanding teacher, combining an encyclopedic knowledge of martial arts with a calm yet resolute manner which keeps things positive, focused, and productive.”
From the reviews
Anthony is an outstanding teacher, combining an encyclopedic knowledge of martial arts with a calm yet resolute manner which keeps things positive, focused, and productive.
Anthony is incredible! The absolute best. He’s kind, instills discipline, meets the students where they are, and is a ways respectful. 10/10
A very knowledgeable instructor, and an all around good person. Explains techniques in a manner that the concepts can be understood whether one is a beginner or expert.
My 8 year old has learned so much from Anthony not only about martial arts, but patience, resilience, and control. Would definitely recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Flowing River Martial Arts – Kids Martial Arts & Self‑Defense in Chatham
Flowing River Martial Arts – Kids Martial Arts & Self‑Defense in Chatham 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 Flowing River Martial Arts – Kids Martial Arts & Self‑Defense in Chatham
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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