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Renzo Gracie Denville
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Denville, New Jersey
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciedenville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-625-9444
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“I walked in the door at Real World Martial Arts in Denville two years ago with my 3 kids to train BJJ and was warmly welcomed by Professor George (owner) and his staff.”
“They have three different levels little lions, teen and adult classes with individual lessons available as well.”
“They have an abundance of Gi and Non-Gi classes to fit my crazy schedule.”
“Everyone is friendly and supportive, whether you’re training to compete or just doing jiu jitsu as a hobby.”
“I walked in the door at Real World Martial Arts in Denville two years ago with my 3 kids to train BJJ and was warmly welcomed by Professor George (owner) and his staff.”
“There’s a strong group of high-level belts who train hard and genuinely make an effort to help newer and beginner students learn, grow, and feel comfortable on the mats.”
Other martial arts here
“If you really want to learn a good BJJ and MuayThai is the right place to go!”
“As an avid fan of MMA, the discipline of jujitsu was always intriguing for its grace, beauty, and ability to dominate an opponent.”
What members say
“coach Vinny and coach Justin have been great getting the kids motivated and confident to continue their Jujitsu journey.”
“The gym is always clean, organized, and incredibly welcoming, which makes a huge difference from the moment you walk in.”
“The instructors are not only highly skilled and experienced, but they are also incredibly patient, supportive, and dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.”
“I’ve been training here for a few years now and recently enrolled my 5-year-old daughter in the kids program.”
“Everyone is friendly and supportive, whether you’re training to compete or just doing jiu jitsu as a hobby.”
“I have been training at Renzo Gracie Denville for 2 years now, and I can confidently say that it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
From the reviews
I walked in the door at Real World Martial Arts in Denville two years ago with my 3 kids to train BJJ and was warmly welcomed by Professor George (owner) and his staff. Professor George and his staff are Exceptionally professional, friendly and passionate about the art BJJ. I can’t say enough good things about RWMMA.
I was on my way to double hip replacement surgery. Jujitsu is always something that I peaked my interest but I never participated. As an avid fan of MMA, the discipline of jujitsu was always intriguing for its grace, beauty, and ability to dominate an opponent.
I have been training at Renzo Gracie Denville for 2 years now, and I can confidently say that it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The instructors are not only highly skilled and experienced, but they are also incredibly patient, supportive, and dedicated to helping each student reach their full…
My family and I have been training martial arts for the last decade. Always looking for that next challenge, growth and development. We have now been part of the Team Renzo Gracie Denville for over a year now and has been best decision taken as a family. I myself have lost over 80lbs.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Denville
Renzo Gracie Denville 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 Renzo Gracie Denville
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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