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Loftus Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Flemington, 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
- 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 loftusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 500-2637
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is a great range of classes from novice to expert and from children to adult.”
“I am now 14 and thanks to professor Bill and the other instructors/people there I won gold in my last tournament.”
“Professor Bill explains everything in a way that actually makes sense (from a beginner all the way to a black belt), and the people there are super welcoming.”
What members say
“I’ve just done my first 6 weeks here and I love it, it’s a nice clean environment with some great training partners and Bill is an amazing coach.”
“Professor Bill explains everything in a way that actually makes sense (from a beginner all the way to a black belt), and the people there are super welcoming.”
“Professor Bill explains everything in a way that actually makes sense (from a beginner all the way to a black belt), and the people there are super welcoming.”
“He takes his time breaking down techniques and makes sure every student understands what they are working on.”
“I’ve just done my first 6 weeks here and I love it, it’s a nice clean environment with some great training partners and Bill is an amazing coach.”
“I decided to do a trial class for Jiu Jitsu at Loftus Jiu Jitsu and it completely changed my life for the better.”
From the reviews
After training jiu-jitsu, you'll find the sun shines brighter, the sky looks bluer, and work and personal problems don't seem as bad. Even if you are a white belt and beginner, you will be a much better person from it. This gym is awesome and Billy is a legend.
Loftus BJJ is an amazing place to train. Coach Bill creates a welcoming and focused environment where everyone feels supported. He takes his time breaking down techniques and makes sure every student understands what they are working on. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping people improve and enjoy training.
When I was 11 I got bored of taekwondo which I had been doing for about 4 years before. I decided to do a trial class for Jiu Jitsu at Loftus Jiu Jitsu and it completely changed my life for the better. I am now 14 and thanks to professor Bill and the other instructors/people there I won gold in my last tournament.
The best place for all levels. Some professors have over 30 years of experience and are extremely humble. They teach with safety and experience in mind. The culture of the students is amazing… they help and coach one another. It doesn’t matter your knowledge or fitness level, they work with you.
New to BJJ? Start at Loftus Jiu Jitsu Academy
Loftus Jiu Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Loftus Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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