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Freedom Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 3–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule freedomjiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 906-2231
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
The classes they run
“In addition to this, my son get the excerise he needs for his age and is also making like minded friends.”
“This sport can be intimidating (especially as a woman), but this community surpassed my expectations in making me feel comfortable and welcomed.”
“Coming from other disciplines in the past, we find Jiu Jitsu is very practical for the real world.”
“Truly world class instruction while maintaining an atmosphere that challenges everyone from the beginner to the most experienced grappler.”
Other martial arts here
“Add in Muay Thai and/or wrestling for an all around set of skills.”
“Add in Muay Thai and/or wrestling for an all around set of skills.”
What members say
“Truly world class instruction while maintaining an atmosphere that challenges everyone from the beginner to the most experienced grappler.”
“Truly world class instruction while maintaining an atmosphere that challenges everyone from the beginner to the most experienced grappler.”
“It was intimidating to start and to take each new class, but the coaches and other members were encouraging and supportive each step of the way.”
“Despite her deep breadth of knowledge, she never makes me feel stupid for not knowing something, or too intimidated to ask to break down a technique.”
“This sport can be intimidating (especially as a woman), but this community surpassed my expectations in making me feel comfortable and welcomed.”
“He receives an appropriate level of training and discipline from well-trained and knowledgeable coaches.”
From the reviews
Extremely inviting instruction through a very warm and supportive culture. Coach Regis and Jeremy are great instructors; both dedicated in the fine art of teaching others. Everyone here is personable with a positive attitude, helping each student progress at their own pace and level of learning.
I started here in my 30s with no previous exposure to or experience with any type of martial art. My main goal was to learn and become comfortable with a practical form of self defense.
I was a complete newcomer to Jiu Jitsu when I started training at Freedom. Coach Alysa at Freedom JJ is a friendly and welcoming face who makes learning this sport easy and fun. Specifically her women’s only class fosters a spirit of openness and camaraderie, which I feel is Jiu Jitsu at its best.
Our oldest has been enrolled at FJJ for about a year and a half, and we have been very happy with our experience the whole time. He receives an appropriate level of training and discipline from well-trained and knowledgeable coaches. He always has a lot of fun at each practice, but he also always learns a lot.
New to BJJ? Start at Freedom Jiu Jitsu
Freedom Jiu Jitsu 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 Freedom 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.
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