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Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Belle Mead, New Jersey

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule montgomerybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (609) 355-7500

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday 9 AM–3 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“my sons here for 4+ years, getting in great shape, and learning real world self defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“classes with Victor and Max are especially great — the small group makes it feel almost like a private lesson.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I convinced my girlfriend to let me drive us an hour away from our hotel room to Montgomery bjj to attend open mat.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“my sons here for 4+ years, getting in great shape, and learning real world self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“As someone who gets anxious in new environments, I was nervous walking in for the first time, but everyone I’ve trained with has been welcoming, friendly, and helpful.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“Our daughter wanted to try a martial art, first asking about karate.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 86 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 8 mentions

“Professor Miguel is highly knowledgeable, very detailed and super passionate about this sport…also he’s got a good sense of humor.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 15 mentions

“As someone who gets anxious in new environments, I was nervous walking in for the first time, but everyone I’ve trained with has been welcoming, friendly, and helpful.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 26 mentions

“As someone who gets anxious in new environments, I was nervous walking in for the first time, but everyone I’ve trained with has been welcoming, friendly, and helpful.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 9 mentions

“Professor Miguel is highly knowledgeable, very detailed and super passionate about this sport…also he’s got a good sense of humor.”

great workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“Daily AM and PM classes, membership also includes a gym area with free weights and cardio machines.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son Anay loves it there .”

From the reviews

I absolutely love this school and everyone in it. I have been training here for almost a year, started off as the only girl there and now we are starting to represent. Transitioned to BJJ from Crossfit. At first I was die hard Crossfit...

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jun 2022

Our daughter wanted to try a martial art, first asking about karate. We did the one day trial class, and she was hooked. One year later she never wants to miss a class, she’s built confidence, carrying herself in a positive manner, her academics have improved, and she looks people right in the eye.

★★★★★ — Dennis, Apr 2023

I am a 43 year old male whose Cardio has gone up incredibly in the last year. Going to Montgomery BJJ, under Professor Miguel Benitez has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my family and myself. My own goal is to become a true, comprehensive martial artist.

★★★★★ — K, Apr 2024

If you are serious about learning BJJ, this is where you want to be. Prof Miguel is an extremely knowledgeable, driven, and focused individual. Most importantly, he is an amazing teacher to both adults AND children. I have to stress just how important that really is.

★★★★★ — A, Feb 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Montgomery Brazilian 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Montgomery Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

21 Belle Mead-Griggstown Rd, Belle Mead, NJ08502

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