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Rival Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waldwick, New Jersey
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rivalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-904-3470
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“Jared works to make sure the kids are having fun and getting plenty of exercise.”
“I brought my brother, who has never trained before, to one of the classes and he had a great experience as well.”
What members say
“The instructor are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about teaching BJJ.”
“The gym is super clean, the coaches are welcoming, friendly and patient and the flexibility of classes is great.”
“The gym is super clean, the coaches are welcoming, friendly and patient and the flexibility of classes is great.”
“Jarred breaks down techniques in a way that’s easy to understand, and he always takes the time to give individual attention.”
“The gym is super clean, the coaches are welcoming, friendly and patient and the flexibility of classes is great.”
From the reviews
Rival BJJ is an amazing place to train, learn, and grow. The environment is welcoming, the community is supportive, and the level of instruction is top-notch. Coach Jarred is the heart of the school—he’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about helping every student improve, no matter their skill level.
I've been training at Rival Jiu-Jitsu for a while now, and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've made. The instructor are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about teaching BJJ. The environment is welcoming, whether you're a complete beginner or have years of experience.
Amazing school! I was in the area for a couple weeks and went on their website to contact them. The owner got in touch with me immediately and answered all my questions and invited me to come train any time. Everyone there was extremely welcoming and made me feel like I was part of the family.
This place is awesome! The coaches are incredibly skilled, patient, and make every class both fun and challenging. The environment is super welcoming—whether you’re a beginner or experienced, everyone treats you like family. The facility is clean, organized, and full of positive energy.
New to BJJ? Start at Rival Jiu-Jitsu
Rival Jiu-Jitsu 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 Rival Jiu-Jitsu
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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