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Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lee, New Jersey

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Competition team

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule fortleejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (201) 669-8209

Hours

Monday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“with high level competitor professor munch (marcelo black-belt) leading class and coach anthony (purple belt) helping out there is a lot of experience on the floor.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu is great for beginners and perfect for high level practitioners.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great place for all levels, great people, and great professors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu is great for beginners and perfect for high level practitioners.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“As a beginner, learning the basics while understanding more complex techniques keeps me motivated.”

From the reviews

Easily the best spot to get sweat and learn Jiu-Jitsu. World class professor and a great community.

★★★★★ — Seokhoon, Feb 2023

a great place to learn jiu-jitsu! with high level competitor professor munch (marcelo black-belt) leading class and coach anthony (purple belt) helping out there is a lot of experience on the floor. both coaches provide their insight and push the students to drill and roll hard.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Feb 2023

Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu is great for beginners and perfect for high level practitioners. Black belts/Coaches here are some of the best in the country. As a beginner, learning the basics while understanding more complex techniques keeps me motivated. Overall awesome school!

★★★★★ — Richard, Feb 2023

Great ppl and very experienced coaches. They know what they’re talking abt and is great for all levels!!!

★★★★★ — Alex, Feb 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu

Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Fort Lee Jiu-Jitsu

166 Main St Fl 2, Fort Lee, NJ07024

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