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Korean Tiger Studios
5 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lee, 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 3–16) — 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 koreantigerstudios.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 527-7805
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I had a great experience at Korean Tiger Studios, both through their women’s self-defense seminar and in seeing how they operate as a whole.”
“I’m coming to martial arts later in life and with no experience, and Coach Jun inspires me to be curious and confident as I push myself to learn.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai and kickboxing classes are intense and empowering, and the 1:1 sessions with Jun are spectacular if you really want to level up.”
“Whether you’re completely new to MMA or have been training for a while, this is a place where you’ll grow, learn, and feel like part of a community.”
“From a beginner’s perspective, I’d recommend taking Intro Striking, Cardio Kickboxing, Muay Thai 101, and Boxing 🙂”
“The Muay Thai and kickboxing classes are intense and empowering, and the 1:1 sessions with Jun are spectacular if you really want to level up.”
What members say
“Coach Jay is truly one of the best trainers out there—super knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about everyone improving.”
“I’m coming to martial arts later in life and with no experience, and Coach Jun inspires me to be curious and confident as I push myself to learn.”
“The seminar was incredible led by Cat Zingano with a strong focus on real-world application and it felt supportive while still staying focused.”
“Jun is a great coach—he pushes you, focuses on real technique, and actually cares that you improve.”
“On top of the incredible training, KTS is one of the cleanest gyms I’ve ever trained in, which is a big deal when you’re spending hours there daily.”
“I had a great experience at Korean Tiger Studios, both through their women’s self-defense seminar and in seeing how they operate as a whole.”
From the reviews
First off, shoutout to Coach Jun, Ronnie, Gary, Edgar, Olivia, and Ivan for being so welcoming from my very first class!! I just started two weeks ago and it has been an amazing experience. You’re led by experienced and passionate coaches!
A place to level up and grow, for every age and experience level. Coach Jun is an absolute top tier instructor, who will take the time to see and understand your individual strengths and challenges to help you become the best version of yourself.
Korean Tiger Studios is my go-to gym in the USA for world-class training! As a professional world champion kickboxer under Ramon Dekkers’ lineage (Team Hemmers), I can confidently say this gym is on another level.
I absolutely love this place! Coach Jay is truly one of the best trainers out there—super knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about everyone improving. The whole environment is amazing, and everyone is so helpful and supportive, no matter your level.
New to BJJ? Start at Korean Tiger Studios
Korean Tiger Studios 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 Korean Tiger Studios
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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