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Kombat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clark, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kombatjits.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-445-9618
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Sofia learned so much from him because he explains technique in a way that actually clicks and builds real confidence.”
“It has a great atmosphere, and you'll be working with a true professional who has years of experience and many award medals under his belt.”
“If you want to learn BJJ, self defense and get in shape this is the place and the right instructor.”
“He’s brand new to the sport, and Professor Helio makes the classes so fun and engaging while still teaching real skills.”
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What members say
“The instructor Helio is very knowledgeable with years of experience under his belt!”
“Great facility with high-level instruction in a welcoming environment.”
“Kombat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great school to learn and train in supportive environment.”
“If you truly want to learn, really understand and master the simple fundamentals to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is a True Professor with a true lineage from Brazil 🇧🇷.”
“The head instructor, Professor Helio, has many years of BJJ and competition experience and shares practical tips that really help students improve.”
“If you truly want to learn, really understand and master the simple fundamentals to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is a True Professor with a true lineage from Brazil 🇧🇷.”
From the reviews
i highly recommend this place amazing classes attention to detail the program he offers will elevate your bjj regardless you a competitor or a hobbyist the professor himself will roll with you multiple times and make sure you grow into the sport in every aspect of your journey as a jiu jitsu practitioner
Great facility with high-level instruction in a welcoming environment. The head instructor, Professor Helio, has many years of BJJ and competition experience and shares practical tips that really help students improve. If you’re serious about improving your jiujitsu, this is the place. Highly recommended.
If you want to learn BJJ, self defense and get in shape this is the place and the right instructor. Professor Helio is very skilled and dedicated I have been training and learning from him for years. My son goes to his kids classes, he makes it challenging but fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend!
World Class Black Belt Instructor in Helio. An honor to train and learn Jujitsu. OSU!!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Kombat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kombat Brazilian 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 Kombat Brazilian 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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