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New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Maple Shade, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule njmaonline.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 485-6682
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“NJMA distinguishes itself by prioritizing the teaching of strong fundamentals and skill development.”
“When I arrived they had Christmas music going for my daughter.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“Last weekend I was invited to a workout/open mat by my buddy Dan.”
“I asked him some questions about martial arts and what I could do to learn some form of self defense that wasn't as cardio intensive.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“They also have a great balanced schedule for BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“Having relocated for work multiple times, I have had the opportunity to be a student and visitor at several Jiu Jitsu / MMA schools across different regions.”
What members say
“Marco and Bill are amazing instructors and you can tell they love what they do.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
“His knowledge and attention to detail is impressive, but his ability to teach and connect with his students is what sets him apart.”
“I asked him some questions about martial arts and what I could do to learn some form of self defense that wasn't as cardio intensive.”
“Starting for the first time or joining a new school can be intimidating, but NJMA offers a welcoming and supportive environment for beginners, hobbyists, and competitors.”
From the reviews
I signed up for a free class and having no martial arts experience I was nervous, but instantly felt welcomed the moment | arrived. Marco was there to personally greet me, shake my hand and walk me through what the class would look like.
Best martial arts gym in the area. Classes are taught in a challenging manner and you will feel your progress. Everyone at this gym has great work ethic and genuinely wants to help with whatever your goals may be. Marco Perazzo and his team are very skilled and experienced in their teaching methods of martial arts.
Quick answer - NJMA is a great place to train. The head instructor, Marco, is super friendly and focused on a great experience. Bill, the second instructor, is super passionate and makes the training extra fun.
Last weekend I was invited to a workout/open mat by my buddy Dan. If you ever meet Dan you will know he is coming as the solar eclipse begins and he blocks out the sun as he arrives. Given his size and the place being an MMA gym I was a bit cautious going in.
New to BJJ? Start at New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA 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 New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMA
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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