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Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Forked River, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule oceancountybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 848-992-2028
The classes they run
“I have travelled to OCBJJ several times over the years with my daughter for jiu jitsu training and women’s self defense.”
“Tom DeBlass is not just a world-class competitor—he’s an exceptional coach, mentor, and leader who genuinely cares about his students’ success, both on and off the mats.”
“Whether you’re looking to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, or just find a positive, uplifting place to challenge yourself, Ocean County Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”
“His knowledge, experience, and passion for the art are evident in every class, making this academy an incredible place for practitioners of all levels.”
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What members say
“Kudos to Tom for not only employing great instructors, but also surrounding himself with a team of passionate, caring individuals that aim to make everyone better together.”
“His knowledge, experience, and passion for the art are evident in every class, making this academy an incredible place for practitioners of all levels.”
“Everyone from beginners to advanced students is supportive, respectful, and eager to help each other improve.”
“Tom DeBlass is not just a world-class competitor—he’s an exceptional coach, mentor, and leader who genuinely cares about his students’ success, both on and off the mats.”
“I have travelled to OCBJJ several times over the years with my daughter for jiu jitsu training and women’s self defense.”
“From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into a professional, disciplined, and high-level training environment that sets the standard for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
What an absolute blessing this school has been to me, not only world class instruction that has produced some of the best athletes in the world but also a welcoming feeling of being home, where you can train and grow with your friends.
I have travelled to OCBJJ several times over the years with my daughter for jiu jitsu training and women’s self defense. It is ALWAYS a great welcoming vibe from all the students and instructors.
Absolutely The Best and High Level when it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu … Tom and his instructors are top notch …. No matter what you’re looking for hobbyist or competition … Gi or No Gi … Beginner or Experienced they have you … Kids , Teens , Men , Women they all come together to produce the best I have been there…
Great school, with a great reputation and incredibly experienced instructors. They understand how to coach different experience levels, and if you want to train for competition they are one of the best in the nation. If you are just a hobbyist, there is plenty of room for you. Can't say enough about OCBJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at Ocean County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Ocean County 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.
Your first BJJ class at Ocean County 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.
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