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Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in East Brunswick, New Jersey
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule garrytononjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 646-504-7952
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–2:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–2:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:30–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Please note it’s nothing like your local franchise martial arts centers, so your kids will not graduate with black belt in a year and hole in your pocket.”
“You are in good hands at GTJJ, whether you are a pure beginner, someone just looking to train or even compete.”
“Our Kids have been in self defense/martial arts classes since a very early age… this time around we decided it was time for them to join “Jiujitsu”.”
“You are in good hands at GTJJ, whether you are a pure beginner, someone just looking to train or even compete.”
Other martial arts here
“Joined about a month and a half ago, no grappling experience but did boxing way back when.”
“I have been training judo and jiu-jitsu for over 20 years.”
What members say
“Coach Andrew is one of the best instructors I’ve had the opportunity to learn from.”
“I think one of the more important things about this gym is the environment they foster, the instructors and students are all welcoming, chill, and helpful.”
“The academy is clean and the no nonsense attitude of the instructors and students presents a positive place to train, weather dropping in or signing up for lessons.”
“The instructors, Head Instructor Chris Sodbinow and others are highly skillful and extremely knowledgeable in their techniques and teaching.”
“You are in good hands at GTJJ, whether you are a pure beginner, someone just looking to train or even compete.”
“The academy is clean and the no nonsense attitude of the instructors and students presents a positive place to train, weather dropping in or signing up for lessons.”
From the reviews
As a Rutgers student who lives on campus, I cannot recommend this BJJ gym enough to fellow students—especially if you're looking for schedule flexibility and HIGH-LEVEL instruction.
Our Kids have been in self defense/martial arts classes since a very early age… this time around we decided it was time for them to join “Jiujitsu”. They have absolutely loved every class ever since they joined back in September 2024. The coaches are very knowledgeable and active in the sport.
What an amazing gym! This is my first ever combat sport and when I started almost a year ago I was very nervous. That quickly went away! All the coaches are amazing, great teachers, very passionate and caring. Al the other students I have met are so friendly and helpful.
Amazing, skilled, patient and passionate coaches. Great, clean facility. Please note it’s nothing like your local franchise martial arts centers, so your kids will not graduate with black belt in a year and hole in your pocket. They will have to actually work for upgrades, not your wallet.
New to BJJ? Start at Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu
Garry Tonon 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 Garry Tonon 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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