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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Middletown, NJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Middletown Township, 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
- 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 4–16) — 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
- 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 renzograciemiddletownmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-671-2535
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“This exceptional jiujitsu school empowers kids with discipline and effective self-protection skills, unlocking their full potential.”
“Brand new mat space and membership includes access to entire gym, including sauna, steam room, and locker room.”
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What members say
“If you are looking to train with incredible professors and coaches and find a true sense of community, you’ve found your home here.”
“Very welcoming coaches and students; definitely recommend to anyone looking for a gym and high quality training in the area.”
“Very welcoming coaches and students; definitely recommend to anyone looking for a gym and high quality training in the area.”
“My daughter has thrived, achieved goals, and continues to become stronger both physically and mentally.”
“I 100% recommend Renzo Gracie Middletown, NJ to any parent looking to start their child in BJJ training.”
“Facility is clean and there’s something for every level of training (competition and hobbyist.”
From the reviews
My 5 year old daughter has been going to this school under the training of Coach Bob, Coach Anthony, Coach Dakota, and I can not express enough how AMAZING they are. My daughter has thrived, achieved goals, and continues to become stronger both physically and mentally.
Just started but from what I see the place is great. Instructors kind and patient. Learning a ton. Get a great workout in as well. Clean environment. The students as well are very helpful and friendly. Renzo Gracie Middletown also has a clear schedule and different classes you can make.
Great academy with a great supportive environment. All of the professors have been training for many years and are always helping their students. BJJ is the best martial I've ever trained and Renzo Gracie's academy is the best I've ever walker into.
Ive been training for a couple years and I was in town visiting from Rhode Island for the week and wanted to get some training while I was here. I asked to stop in for a couple classes and they generously allowed me to jump right in. Went to four classes during my week here and had a phenomenal experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Middletown, NJ
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu - Middletown, NJ 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 Jiu Jitsu - Middletown, NJ
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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