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ODA Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Closter, 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 4–18) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule odabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 881-9355
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son signed up to try Jiu Jitsu for the first time, it’s been about 3 weeks and he is absolutely OBSESSED.”
“Highly recommended for complete beginners, advanced practitioners and competitors.”
“He takes the time to explain the details, correct mistakes, and make sure everyone improves, whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
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What members say
“Oda Jiu Jitsu is an excellent academy led by Professor Nick Domgjoni, who is one of the best and kindest BJJ professors I’ve met.”
“My son signed up to try Jiu Jitsu for the first time, it’s been about 3 weeks and he is absolutely OBSESSED.”
“This gym came highly recommended to our family for our son who had trained at various gyms for 7 years.”
“He takes the time to explain the details, correct mistakes, and make sure everyone improves, whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner.”
“The place is always clean, which is a big deal for a jiu jitsu gym, and having a shower there makes life way easier after a hard session.”
“ODA JUJITSU, under Professor Nick, promotes an environment of learning, team work, hard work and self confidence building.”
From the reviews
My son signed up to try Jiu Jitsu for the first time, it’s been about 3 weeks and he is absolutely OBSESSED. Can’t wait for the next class with Coach Nick. Coach is so patient and fun with the children’s class. My son has been learning different techniques that he now tries at home with dad or cousins that come over.
I’ve trained in different places, but Oda Jiu Jitsu is truly something special. The atmosphere in the academy is welcoming, disciplined, and very respectful. From the moment you walk in, you feel like part of a team, not just another student. Professor Nick Domgjoni is an exceptional instructor.
Great place to train! I’ve been going to ODA for a month now and it’s been a wonderful experience. The facility is brand new, clean, and inviting. Nick is an excellent coach who is genuinely invested in helping everyone improve and succeed.
Oda Jiu Jitsu is an excellent academy led by Professor Nick Domgjoni, who is one of the best and kindest BJJ professors I’ve met. He is dedicated to spreading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu not only in the U.S. but also in Kosove, growing the art and the community. A great coach and a good friend—highly recommended.
New to BJJ? Start at ODA Jiu Jitsu
ODA 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 ODA 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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