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Jiu Jitsu FTC Marcelo Oliveira
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edgewater, 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
- 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 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 jiujitsunewjersey.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-233-4220
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their style of instruction for the kids classes creates a learning environment with the perfect balance of discipline and fun.”
“FTC caters to both serious competitors and beginners alike.”
“We truly appreciate how Marcelo takes the time to incorporate real life situations into the class, bullying, self-defense, family first, team work, compassion.”
“FTC caters to both serious competitors and beginners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“Coming with a background in judo FTC is a refreshing change from the traditional martial arts.”
What members say
“Learn so much here, if you're interested in learning BJJ, Marcelo is an incredible instructor.”
“FTC caters to both serious competitors and beginners alike.”
“Great teaching center they're very family oriented very patient with the children which makes the kids enjoy this a lot more.”
“He engages the students with fun drills; he is hands-on teaching and guiding them to perfect their techniques the correct way.”
“My goals at first were to loose weight, and become proficient in BJJ, but now I have gained confidence and I'm looking forward to competing.”
From the reviews
Great Authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!!! Family owned, I take my daughter to train here and it's the best. 2nd home atmosphere. Great flexible schedules.
Great place to learn brazilian jiu jitsu! You become part of the family. High level of technical training! Proffessor Marcelo is an awesome instructor who has more than 30. Years of experience teaching all levels.
The best place to train and learn the gentle art of Brazilian jiu jitsu. I have been training for 4+ years now under professor Marcelo Oliveria. His teachings have not only improved my self defense, but my overall health physically and mentally. Highly recommended to come and give it a shot.
Best bjj school in tri state area family oriented and respectful ptofespr marcelo is very detail to any class.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu FTC Marcelo Oliveira
Jiu Jitsu FTC Marcelo Oliveira 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 Jiu Jitsu FTC Marcelo Oliveira
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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