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Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Riverton, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule placeofpeacebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (609) 326-3828
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8–11 AM |
The classes they run
“We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher.”
“A great place for beginners or striving competitors!”
“Excellent atmosphere for beginners through professional.”
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What members say
“Dez is an amazing Jiu Jitsu instructor and super knowledgeable at his craft!”
“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”
“From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family.”
From the reviews
From the first day I came in to place of peace bjj I felt like I was family. Craig and Dez gave me a lot of attention and support while preparing for matches, and it inspired me to pass on the love and hardwork.
We went to the kids class on Sunday mornings at 0900 and Aaron was my children’s teacher. My daughter has mild Cerebral Palsy and he was so amazing with her!!
Dez is an excellent instructor for all experience ranges!!! He’s a great teacher, practitioner and representation of BJJ. He’s passionate about helping bjj, his students and athletes. His insight and dedication shines through in everything he touches. It’s a joy to know him as a man and an honor to train with him.
One of the best schools on the east coast. Both the coaches and students will motivate you to be the best athlete you can become, no matter your goals. I would recommend giving this gym a try first if you are just starting out or looking for a new place to train in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Place of Peace Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, MMA Wrestling & Muay Thai HQ
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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