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Matakas Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Burlington, 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 (ages 4–13) — 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 matakasbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-473-3768
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Every student is given the mental and physical tools for building a strong foundation and become future productive members of society.”
“Finally, the intangible changes you’ll see in yourself or your kids will be that self confidence increases, patience will improve, and the sport will make you more humble!”
“She was in the tykes class for a year and competed and won an in house tournament which was one of my proudest memory as Charlottes father.”
“Additionally the instructors are friendly, approachable, and helpful in aiding you reach your goals, whether it’s self defense or fitness based.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly supportive and respectful, making it an ideal place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
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What members say
“Again, very welcoming and awesome environment for the kids - if my son didn’t play other sports he’d use the extra free time training even more throughout the year.”
“Again, very welcoming and awesome environment for the kids - if my son didn’t play other sports he’d use the extra free time training even more throughout the year.”
“The instructors are top notch, the lessons are detailed and any questions you have get addressed and worked over until you’ve got your answer.”
“Finally, the intangible changes you’ll see in yourself or your kids will be that self confidence increases, patience will improve, and the sport will make you more humble!”
“She was in the tykes class for a year and competed and won an in house tournament which was one of my proudest memory as Charlottes father.”
“A great coaching staff that makes students of all ages feel comfortable and included, a very clean and open space to learn, and training that grasps the very heart of Jiu-jitsu.”
From the reviews
World class Jiu Jitsu for all ages and skills levels. Non-competitive vibes with competitive results. The best of both worlds.
Both of my daughters and I have been attending classes weekly for some time now and love it. One is extremely outgoing, my little one a bit on the shyer side. Coaches Adam and Felix have been pivotal in keeping my eldest engaged and harnessing her wildness into a focused confident student and friend.
I found jiu jitsu at a time in my life when I was seeking to improve my health, gain community, and improve self esteem. Matakas provided all three of those things to me almost immediately when I started to attend.
Our experience with Matakas Jiu Jitsu has been nothing but AMAZING!! When you join this gym you are joining a family! My 6 yr old son has been here for almost a year and has grown so much in mind, body and strength! They are constantly in movement, practicing new techniques and fine tuning old ones.
New to BJJ? Start at Matakas Jiu Jitsu
Matakas 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 Matakas 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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