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Lucky Cat Grappling Co.
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Manalapan Township, 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 (ages 6) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule luckycatgrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-703-1155
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After a few weeks of kids grappling classes with Coach Steve, I could tell this was the place my children belong.”
“After a few weeks of kids grappling classes with Coach Steve, I could tell this was the place my children belong.”
“I believe jiu jitsu is a beneficial skill to learn at any age as it translates well to self defense.”
“Whether you’re looking to step on the mats for the first time , or you have years of grappling / jiu jitsu experience , lucky cat is an amazing gym for all!”
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What members say
“Whether you’re looking to step on the mats for the first time , or you have years of grappling / jiu jitsu experience , lucky cat is an amazing gym for all!”
“Whether you are a seasoned athlete or, like me, completely new to jiu-jitsu, you’ll find the atmosphere incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
“They made the self defense techniques accessible and helped everyone feel comfortable and confident in executing them.”
“The space is really nice too, super clean, cool aesthetic and great vibes.”
“Two black belts and a brown belt run the classes with support from a female purple belt.”
From the reviews
I took a women’s self defense seminar at Lucky Cat and learned a ton. Jenn, Dan and Steve are wonderful teachers. They made the self defense techniques accessible and helped everyone feel comfortable and confident in executing them. The space is really nice too, super clean, cool aesthetic and great vibes.
Great clean space. the instructors are great at explaining all the concepts of jiujitsu and what each step should look like. Would 100% recommend trying a lesson and signing up! 💪🏻🤙🏻
I have been training at Lucky Cat since they opened, and it has been a life-changing experience! The instructors are not only knowledgeable, but also deeply invested in the progress of every student.
Whether you are a seasoned grappler or green to the scene, Lucky Cat is the place for you. The instruction is tailored by Coaches who are passionate and still active in the game. This place is a breath of fresh air!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Lucky Cat Grappling Co.
Lucky Cat Grappling Co. 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 Lucky Cat Grappling Co.
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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