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Parsippany Brazilian Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morris Plains, 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
- 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 parsippanybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 216-9662
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you want to learn self defense, get in great shape or practice a new discipline, they have it all.”
“The facility is very clean and well maintained and it is a very beginner friendly atmosphere.”
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What members say
“Both Don and Matt are incredible instructors.”
“Besides the instructors being extremely knowledgeable, it’s a very clean and family oriented establishment.”
“Great school with very thorough techniques, comraderie and positive learning environment.”
“Besides the instructors being extremely knowledgeable, it’s a very clean and family oriented establishment.”
“Whether you want to learn self defense, get in great shape or practice a new discipline, they have it all.”
From the reviews
Best school i have been to. Don, Matt, and Michael are great teachers who care about their students. It's a place where you feel at home and actually excited to go and train. Everyone is kind, loves BJJ, is helpful, and are just overall great people.
They're like home. Place is spacious and the mats are always clean. Best of all, the training vibe is always right. They make you feel welcome from the moment you cross the door. I've been training at Parsippany BJJ for about 6 years, and I all I have are good memories and a bunch of friends.
If you’re from the area or passing by and looking for a great environment to train. i highly recommend giving them a call and setting up a visit. Great group of people looking to help your growth in jiu-jitsu
Phenomenal instructor, with a dedicated work ethic. The gym is filled with friendly guys that work hard and push each other to do their best. This mix of comradery and work ethic is rare! Highly recommend
New to BJJ? Start at Parsippany Brazilian Jiujitsu
Parsippany Brazilian Jiujitsu 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 Parsippany Brazilian Jiujitsu
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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