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Renzo Gracie Fort Lee
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fort Lee, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-450-9790
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–12 pm, 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 8–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“My son and I have been training at Teo's bjj for a couple of months now and wonderful things are happening.”
“As a woman, this school provides self defense and builds confidence, without feeling like you are an outsider at a "boys club.”
“Learning techniques from stand up to ground game with Gi & no Gi mixing it up with striking.”
“As a woman, this school provides self defense and builds confidence, without feeling like you are an outsider at a "boys club.”
“The coaches are true experts and they give personal attention to each student I highly recommend to try from beginner to advanced.”
Other martial arts here
“Well taught by the best BJJ/Judoka practitioners Professor & Sensei Teo, Ryu, Ricardo, Derek, Robson, Clyde, Brandon, Jennette, Coach Frank a Muay Thai specialist and many others.”
“Teo’s gym is a great gym The atmosphere and the students makes the gym welcoming and I enjoyed training at the gym and developing my Bjj and judo skills.”
What members say
“He has handpicked a variety of instructor who are not only world-class practitioners of BJJ, but are talented instructors.”
“Teo’s gym is a great gym The atmosphere and the students makes the gym welcoming and I enjoyed training at the gym and developing my Bjj and judo skills.”
“Teo’s gym is a great gym The atmosphere and the students makes the gym welcoming and I enjoyed training at the gym and developing my Bjj and judo skills.”
“Extremely high attention to detail and incredibly technical, he notices the small details, and gives you advice that takes your game to the next level.”
“His credentials are as legit as you can get, 2nd Degree Black Belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie.”
“Teo’s gym is a great gym The atmosphere and the students makes the gym welcoming and I enjoyed training at the gym and developing my Bjj and judo skills.”
From the reviews
I have trained at many academies, and have never been in a nicer, classier facility. The stunning facility is only surpassed by the quality of instruction found here. Alan Teo is a first class instructor and stand up guy.
Great instructors and people. My son and I have been training at Teo's bjj for a couple of months now and wonderful things are happening. I mean, many times you get to have 6-7+ black belts on the mats. Not only that, but the quality of bjj knowledge your mind absorbs is mind blowing.
Amazing kids program for both Judo and BJJ. My kids have been attending for over 7 years
5 stars, A++ As a person, Alan is one of the greatest/kindest/friendliest people I've ever met. As an instructor, he's top notch. Extremely high attention to detail and incredibly technical, he notices the small details, and gives you advice that takes your game to the next level.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Fort Lee
Renzo Gracie Fort Lee 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 Renzo Gracie Fort Lee
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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