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Jiu Jitsu North Jersey
5 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waldwick, 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
- 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
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- Website & schedule jiujitsunorthjersey.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-852-4275
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“My son had never done an activity like this before and is overall a very gentle kid, but we wanted him to not only become stronger, but also learn early on how to defend himself.”
“Whether your goal is to compete in BJJ tournaments, improve your self defense, or indulge in a new hobby, Otimo is a great place to begin or continue your journey!”
“Whether your goal is to compete in BJJ tournaments, improve your self defense, or indulge in a new hobby, Otimo is a great place to begin or continue your journey!”
“Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Otimo Jiu Jitsu under Coach Chad's guidance is an exceptional place to train and grow in your martial arts journey.”
Other martial arts here
“including but not limited to yoga, wrestling, judo, aikido, and tai chi.”
“With no prior experience in wrestling or jiu-jitsu, Coach Chad has been an incredible teacher and leader, guiding me both physically and mentally.”
What members say
“Coach Chad is patient, knowledgeable, and has a wonderful way of teaching kids while helping them build confidence, discipline, and resilience.”
“As a beginner you will receive progressive instructions making learning easier, a supportive community that empowers people, and a safe environment to train!”
“As a beginner you will receive progressive instructions making learning easier, a supportive community that empowers people, and a safe environment to train!”
“Coach Chad's patience and thoughtfulness in explaining techniques ensured that everyone in the class understood and could apply them effectively.”
“Both of my sons (4 & 6) do jiu jitsu classes here and love it.”
“Whether your goal is to compete in BJJ tournaments, improve your self defense, or indulge in a new hobby, Otimo is a great place to begin or continue your journey!”
From the reviews
Professor Chad creates an environment that focuses on technical development, positive mindset, and patience. He utilizes his extensive BJJ background and supplements his unique (and effective) curriculum with his other disciplines...including but not limited to yoga, wrestling, judo, aikido, and tai chi.
I recently joined Otimo Jiu Jitsu and had the privilege of learning from Coach Chad, who truly embodies excellence in teaching. His concise yet comprehensive lessons made learning Jiu Jitsu not only accessible but also incredibly enjoyable.
Training at Ótimo Jiu Jitsu has been such an amazing experience. I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in Jiu Jitsu or apprehensive to start. Chad provides detailed and comprehensive instruction. He takes the time to help each student by giving tailored feedback and direction.
I’ve been training at JJNJ for about a year now and I love it there. Coach Chad is a great professor who is not only patient but incredibly knowledgeable and a great teacher.
New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu North Jersey
Jiu Jitsu North Jersey 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 North Jersey
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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