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Loyalty BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Township of Washington, New Jersey
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 — 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 loyaltybjjnj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 483-8849
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7–9 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Erik is a master at his skill and makes it fun for the kids to learn jiu jitsu.”
“This is a great place for kids, teens, and adults to train.”
“So whether you are looking to get in shape or train to be a competitor, Loyalty BJJ is the place for it.”
“Aside from learning quality self defense through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Erick has gotten me in the best shape of my life.”
“When I tried out his class for the first time I was very nervous, but Erick along with the other professors are very welcoming and kind.”
Other martial arts here
“With his long professional career in MMA, he teaches techniques that will really work (no bs).”
What members say
“He has a knowledge and dedication to the sport unlike any other professor I have known. This is a great place for kids, teens, and adults to train.”
“When I tried out his class for the first time I was very nervous, but Erick along with the other professors are very welcoming and kind.”
“When I tried out his class for the first time I was very nervous, but Erick along with the other professors are very welcoming and kind.”
“I picked up a few passing details that were very helpful and one thing to work on that was simple and mind blowing.”
From the reviews
Professor Erick Tavares is a true master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Not only is he talented, but he is very skilled at addressing the strengths and weaknesses of his student's games. I HIGHLY recommend you try a class at Loyalty !
Is hard to find instructors like Erick Tavares in the area whit that much experience in martial arts , I’m lucky to know him and share tatami whit this guy , I highly recommend
I have been training with Professor Erick Tavares for over 5 years and he is an absolutely amazing instructor. HIs passion for BJJ is unparalleled. He continues to open our minds to new fascinating techniques without letting us forget the basic fundamentals.
Dropped by Erick's school on a Friday afternoon and was immediately welcomed in, even, without advanced notice or knowing anyone there. Class was very good and the rolls were tough, and also safe. I picked up a few passing details that were very helpful and one thing to work on that was simple and mind blowing.
New to BJJ? Start at Loyalty BJJ
Loyalty BJJ 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 Loyalty BJJ
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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