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Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule risingsunacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-440-4466
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–11 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–1 pm, 6–11 pm |
| Friday | 6–11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Rising sun bjj is a real gem; if you're here to be a top competitor this is the place, it's also a great community for a hobbiest or someone who is just starting.”
“He offers many different classes for the week and has an inclusive environment for beginners, but takes time to cater to more advanced students as well.”
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What members say
“The instructor is a great man who really cares about his students succeeding through this sport.”
“He offers many different classes for the week and has an inclusive environment for beginners, but takes time to cater to more advanced students as well.”
“Sometimes you'll hear Dennis the instructor call the gym the mansion because it's the place where he can invite the entire family to hang out.”
“Rising sun bjj is a real gem; if you're here to be a top competitor this is the place, it's also a great community for a hobbiest or someone who is just starting.”
“You want to train at a school with a defined lineage with students of all body types and experience?”
From the reviews
I remember my first time reaching out to the Dojo & joining has been one of the best decisions of my life. What started as just a place to train quickly turned into so much more. The people here have become true friends, and over time, friends that feel like family.
I was visiting from FL and Rising Sun was the first school to pop up on my search near where I was staying. I’m so glad it was. Trained 3 nights and everyone was really cool. Great training atmosphere, tough rolls, and really friendly people! There was a lot of talent in the room!
Rising sun bjj is a real gem; if you're here to be a top competitor this is the place, it's also a great community for a hobbiest or someone who is just starting. The owner and all instructors are more than qualified and take their roles very seriously.
I came here looking for a gym and what I ended up finding was my 2nd home. A place where I made life long friends, precious memories, unforgettable nights and THE BEST training ever. I learned as much about martial arts and BJJ as I did about life and how to live it.
New to BJJ? Start at Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Rising Sun Brazilian 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 Rising Sun Brazilian 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.
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