Home › New Jersey › East Brunswick › Revel Jiu Jitsu Academy
Revel Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 235 Google reviews · BJJ gym in East Brunswick, New Jersey
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule reveljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 732-630-5722
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–10 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My son started when he was just three years old, and now at four, I’ve seen such amazing growth in him,not just in his skills, but in his discipline and confidence.”
“You are sure to receive top notch instruction, whether it be gi or no gi, at Revel.”
“I went for an Easter open mat and everyone was very welcoming and the rolls were fun!”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and dedicated to helping everyone — whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“My husband also trains Muay Thai here and absolutely loves it.”
What members say
“The environment is great — everyone is super friendly and welcoming, which made it really easy to get comfortable when I first started.”
“On top of the respectful and friendly community that surrounds Revel, the classes that are taught are structured in a way where beginners are easily able to process what was shown.”
“And if there is any troubles with learning the position, the instructors are always walking around answering questions and adjusting details to help improve the position.”
“I've seen my son grow more confident and self-assured with each class, and the friendships he's made with his fellow students have been a bonus.”
“With TWO spacious training areas with spring floors and a large locker room outfitted with showers; this academy is ready for your visit.”
“The class has not only helped my son develop physical skills like strength, flexibility, and coordination but also essential life skills like discipline, focus, and confidence.”
From the reviews
My son has been training for jiu-jitsu with Revel since they started the program two years ago and the impact has been incredible! The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about teaching kids the fundamentals of jiu-jitsu.
I really like the welcoming and supportive environment at Revel Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging, and they focus on helping everyone improve at their own pace. The classes are challenging but fun and the community feels like a team everyone pushes each other to get better.
My daughter has been coming here for several months and have had nothing but positive experiences with all the coaches including Jason, Jamie, Kurt and James. The kids are taught the art in a fun and structured environment by highly skilled practitioners in a newly designed space.
Visited Revel while in town and had a fantastic experience! The owner and all coaches were extremely welcoming from the moment I got to the gym. Kirk taught all the classes I attended and was a great instructor, teaching effective moves in an easy to grasp manner.
New to BJJ? Start at Revel Jiu Jitsu Academy
Revel Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Revel Jiu Jitsu Academy
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.
More BJJ gyms near East Brunswick
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (East Brunswick, NJ)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Garry Tonon Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
JABJJACADEMY - Joao Abreu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site