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High Tide Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sea Girt, New Jersey

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule hightidejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (848) 420-9439

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9 AM–12 PM

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 High Tide Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“High Tide Jiu Jitsu offers a home to women, men, children and adults who are ready to begin, or continue their journey of increasing physical fitness and improving mental health.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“With jujitsu, my son is learning real self defense and confidence.”

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🌱 Beginners

“With classes designed for all ages and abilities, it’s the perfect place for beginners to start their journey and for seasoned practitioners to continue growing.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The people couldn’t be more welcoming in a male dominated environment but makes me feel comfortable in every class.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Not only does Coach Albert demonstrate and teach incredible Jiu Jitsu, he promotes a positive and supportive culture.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’ve grown so much in both technique and confidence here—highly recommend to anyone looking to start or continue their jiu jitsu!”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“With jujitsu, my son is learning real self defense and confidence.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“High Tide Jiu Jitsu offers a home to women, men, children and adults who are ready to begin, or continue their journey of increasing physical fitness and improving mental health.”

From the reviews

We were hesitant to put my 3 year old in jiu jitsu because that age is rough when it comes to listening. We decided to take a chance, and we are so glad that we did. My son has some issues focusing but is getting better every class.

★★★★★ — Tk, Jan 2025

Jujitsu had been floating around in our house for a few months before we found Hightide Jujitsu and coach Albert. When I reached out to Albert, he offered myself and my two children a free class to try it out. We signed up immediately, and now each of us go to 3-4 classes a week.

★★★★★ — Michael, Mar 2025

I’m incredibly excited for a local BJJ gym to be open on Sundays!!! For a working class parent it can be challenging to make it to classes, but this availability opens up a lot of opportunities. It’s been a life long dream of mine to train along side my child.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Sep 2024

Highly recommend for kidsvia friends of mine. The coaches are great. I have been watching the shop since it opened and see nothing but genuine excitement, clean space and lots of positive reviews from friends.

★★★★★ — Victor, Jan 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at High Tide Jiu Jitsu

High Tide 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.

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Your first BJJ class at High Tide 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 High Tide Jiu Jitsu

2204 NJ-35, Sea Girt, NJ08750

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