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Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morganville, New Jersey

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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 7–15) — 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
  • Website & schedule heritage-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 732-526-4007

The classes they run

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

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“I was pumped to see how big the group of kids was that showed up to learn as well.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

“Heritage offers a respectful, encouraging, and challenging environment for everyone, from those taking their first class to seasoned competitors.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“I couldn’t speak more highly of my experience with heritage, my first time there the entire place is world class.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“Professor Marcus is super knowledgeable and does a great job breaking things down so everyone can understand and improve.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“Heritage offers a respectful, encouraging, and challenging environment for everyone, from those taking their first class to seasoned competitors.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“Professor Marcus and his coaching staff genuinely prioritize the growth and well-being of every student, creating a supportive and encouraging environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Intermixed with that is instructional periods that add more details or clarify things that the instructors notice as pain points from watching the various rolls.”

active competition team 6 mentions

“Heritage offers a respectful, encouraging, and challenging environment for everyone, from those taking their first class to seasoned competitors.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 10 mentions

“The mat space is huge, everything is spotless, and showers come with complimentary soap and a good amount of locker space, which makes training here super convenient.”

From the reviews

By far one of the most beautiful and clean jiu-jitsu studios l've seen. The atmosphere is very pleasant and an awesome space to train. Professor Marcus is an amazing at what he does and has great jiu-jitsu. If you're looking for a place to train, this is the one!!

★★★★★ — Gigi!!, Jul 2025

Since our son started training at Heritage Jiu Jitsu on opening day, our experience has been nothing short of extraordinary. The instruction here is unmatched compared to other schools we've attended.

★★★★★ — Anderson, Aug 2025

We had an awesome experience at Heritage Jiu Jitsu today! I brought my son in for a trial class, and we were both really impressed. Marcus was super welcoming, and the space is beautiful, very clean and well kept, with a great atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Besnik, Jul 2025

The owner and head instructor Professor Marcus undoubtedly is one of the best coaches in the area. He's passionate about coaching and has experience in coaching world champions on the biggest stages.

★★★★★ — Wilfredo, Aug 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio

Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio

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 Heritage Jiu Jitsu Studio

65 NJ-34 Ste 5, Morganville, NJ07751

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