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McHugh Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Collingswood, 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 — 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 mchughbjjcollingswood.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 856-432-6124
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The coaches take the time to meet every student where they are—whether it’s a young kid stepping onto the mats for the first time or an adult looking to improve their skills.”
“I attended a women’s self-defense seminar and left feeling empowered with new skills (and it was a great workout!”
“The coaches take the time to meet every student where they are—whether it’s a young kid stepping onto the mats for the first time or an adult looking to improve their skills.”
What members say
“They are the best instructors you can find with tons of experience and top notch instruction.”
“The coaches take the time to meet every student where they are—whether it’s a young kid stepping onto the mats for the first time or an adult looking to improve their skills.”
“The academy is well-maintained and fosters a welcoming atmosphere for individuals interested in beginning their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or continuing their training.”
“The coaches really took their time and gave individualized attention to make sure everyone understood the techniques.”
“I attended a women’s self-defense seminar and left feeling empowered with new skills (and it was a great workout!”
From the reviews
Mchugh Jiu Jitsu’s second location! Brand new space and super clean; The staff team there is extremely professional. World class all around 👍🏻 Been training for 5 years, there are no other places in the area like the academies of Mchugh Jiu Jitsu.
McHugh Jiu Jitsu is a first class organization and run by top notch instructors. I’d highly recommend checking it out for yourself and you’ll see.
Welcoming environment, incredible coaches, and great members. I was reluctant to start Jiu Jitsu because of my age (39) but all of the coaches and members are incredibly encouraging and motivating. Now Jiu Jitsu is a part of my weekly routine and something that I look forward to learning and pursuing.
Excellent coaching and a very welcoming environment! Love seeing everyone work together to improve with each session. So happy we found McHugh for our son. Thank you!
New to BJJ? Start at McHugh Jiu Jitsu
McHugh 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 McHugh 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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