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Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mahwah, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ramapovalleyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-580-0581
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors Dan and Julianna, are incredibly patient and know how to keep the kids engaged while teaching discipline and proper technique.”
“Professor Dan and all of the instructors are incredibly patient with the kids while also being highly knowledgeable and effective teachers.”
“As a woman, mother of 4, professional often traveling for work, I believe that having the ability to defend yourself is imperative.”
“He offers a welcoming environment to adult, teen, and kids of all levels.”
“Im a beginner in jujitsu and couldn't ask for a better place to come and learn all the fundamentals.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Dan has so much knowledge and passion for the sport, encompassing Judo, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and striking.”
“Professor Dan has so much knowledge and passion for the sport, encompassing Judo, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and striking.”
What members say
“Professor Dan is knowledgeable about Jiu-jitsu and is always great about taking time to answer questions.”
“From the very first day, the instructors have been incredibly supportive, dedicated, and professional in guiding my children through their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.”
“They’re both professional, yet approachable and friendly in how they teach and they give you the confidence to ask questions if you’re unsure about any of the movements.”
“They don't just teach techniques; they pour their hearts into the kids, instilling confidence, discipline, and respect.”
“As a parent, I couldn't be more pleased with the progress my children have made while training at Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley.”
“If your looking for a clean, judge-free, area to develop, grow and hone in your skills, this is the place I recommend you come too!”
From the reviews
This place is amazing. I am relatively new to the sport as well as the New Jersey area, so I consider finding this place a blessing. If your looking for a clean, judge-free, area to develop, grow and hone in your skills, this is the place I recommend you come too!
As a parent, I couldn't be more pleased with the progress my children have made while training at Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley. From the very first day, the instructors have been incredibly supportive, dedicated, and professional in guiding my children through their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.
Professor Sleeves has been one of my primary teachers from white belt up to the present at purple. He has all the attributes that make a tremendous instructor. Professor Sleeves has deep technical knowledge of both the old school and the latest innovations to the art.
If your looking for a spot to train Jujitsu, this is the place. This place is excellent for ALL levels. I am an ambitious beginner and i have grown so much at this school. This is a clean facility with a great community.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley
Renzo Gracie Ramapo Valley 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 Ramapo Valley
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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