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Garden State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 372 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Red Bank, 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 8–16) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gardenstatebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-433-3025
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From what I’ve seen of the youth classes, the instructors are wonderful with the kids — engaging, positive, and able to make learning both fun and structured.”
“Its a great gym to be a part or whether you're a beginner or someone looking to get back into the swing of things.”
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What members say
“If you’re looking for a top-notch BJJ academy with great instruction and a positive vibe, this is the place to be.”
“i’ve always felt welcomed and comfortable and it’s almost been a year since i started and i’m excited for the rest of my journey and progress!”
“She absolutely loves the coaches and staff especially coach Joel, they create such a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment for the kids.”
“Each week we learn the fundamentals of BJJ while learning respect, accountability, and discipline, all while getting a good workout in.”
“If you want a great workout, better cardio, build strength, a good challenge, mental focus , along with building bonds with other people, then join !”
“If you want a great workout, better cardio, build strength, a good challenge, mental focus , along with building bonds with other people, then join !”
From the reviews
Both of my daughters attend this club with great enthusiasm. They truly enjoy the positive and friendly atmosphere — they feel comfortable here, just like at home. I sincerely thank the coaches for their warmth, respect, patience, and understanding toward every child. You know how to motivate, support, and inspire.
GSBJJ is basically my second home! i look forward coming to class every single time and i’m so grateful to have such a supportive team and coaches. my life looked very different before training jiu jitsu and i can’t imagine my life without it now.
I took my son to train at Garden State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today, and he absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was energetic and welcoming, making it a great place for kids to learn and grow. Coach Julian is fantastic—he keeps the training high-level while also making it fun and engaging.
I’ve been training at Garden State Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for just about a year now, and during that time I’ve also had the chance to train at a few other gyms in between. Cross-training elsewhere has really solidified my appreciation for the level of professionalism and experience that Garden State has to offer.
New to BJJ? Start at Garden State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Garden State Brazilian 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 Garden State Brazilian 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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