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Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomfield, New Jersey
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 3–13) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rarebreedmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 862-500-1512
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“They offer several different Martial Arts like Brazilian Jujitsu, both Gi and no Gi classes, MMA, as well as Muay Thai.”
“They offer several different Martial Arts like Brazilian Jujitsu, both Gi and no Gi classes, MMA, as well as Muay Thai.”
“I'm a BJJ competitor visiting the area and stopped in for a class as a guest.”
“I would highly encourage anyone looking for a safe environment to learn self defense to consider this school.”
“Their top-notch facilities and expert instructors, offers personalized training for all levels, including children.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I've been going to RareBreed for a year now and it is the go-to spot for MMA enthusiasts, seamlessly blending Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes, along with specialized kids' classes.”
“I had been wrestling in my mind wether to join a gym like this for years based purely on fear, lack of confidence and belief in myself.”
What members say
“Amazing place been coming here for 6 months amazing people great coaches and training here is not for the weak but putting in the work is all that matters.”
“From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere and surrounded by amazing people.”
“Students are treated like family here, and the community is kind and supportive- I think that greatly impacts the overall motivation to show up and continue training.”
“Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.”
From the reviews
Attended a seminar last weekend here and I can’t say enough about how nice of a gym this place is. Everyone from instructors to the cleanliness of the place is welcoming. Can’t wait to come back again. Thanks for having us.
Rare Breed MMA was my very first brush with Jiu Jitsu and I couldn’t be more grateful to have started at such a great academy. Coach Emilio is highly knowledgeable and is noticeably dedicated to the improvement and progression of everyone who walks through the door, whether you’re seasoned or a complete beginner.
Trained with coaches Roger, Mike, and Emilio for a while now. They are great instructors, and they have bred some great students. Welcoming and clean environment and awesome instruction that is easy to follow.
Warm and inviting atmosphere. Extremely dedicated coaches and staff from Roger and Emilio to Stephanie and Oscar who will make you feel like family from day 1!
New to BJJ? Start at Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts 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 Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
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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