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Rolles Gracie Academy Edison

5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edison, New Jersey

Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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 rollesgracieedison.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (732) 318-6385

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Rolles Gracie Academy Edison, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 14 mentions

“My daughter and I both train at Rolles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Edison, and honestly, it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They have a great way of teaching jiu jitsu and incorporating self defense which is excellent for women and men of all ages.”

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🌱 Beginners 10 mentions

“As a complete beginner to bjj, I was nervous walking in, but the coaches and training partners make it easy to learn and grow at your own pace.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Rolles Gracie Academy Edison — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 77 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Shoutout to Professor Rolles, Professor Bernardo, Professor Raullen & Professor Sean for always teaching great classes!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 20 mentions

“From running Martial Arts schools myself, I’m confident in saying that this academy is very professional, clean, and always welcoming for new members.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 27 mentions

“From running Martial Arts schools myself, I’m confident in saying that this academy is very professional, clean, and always welcoming for new members.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The kids classes are a great combination of fun and technique and there is a lot of care taken to ensure the kids are performing moves well and safely.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Watching my daughter build discipline, confidence, and respect through training has been amazing, and I’ve experienced the same personal growth myself.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 20 mentions

“My daughter and I both train at Rolles Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Edison, and honestly, it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made.”

From the reviews

I absolutely love it here at Rolles Gracie Edison. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, understanding, fun, and take care of everyone of all skill levels. It has a family friendly atmosphere, providing a safe and comfortable environment, and is a very clean and well maintained facility.

★★★★★ — Marie, Mar 2026

Rolles Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Edison, New Jersey is truly one of the premier places to train martial arts in the area. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the professionalism, discipline, and family atmosphere that make this academy special.

★★★★★ — Larry, May 2026

I wanted Jiu-Jitsu and decided to check out Rolles-Gracie Academy. They welcomed me with open arms. All the instructors are super knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu-Jitsu! They are always willing to help you no matter what! I was a bit nervous that I would get hurt because I was a complete beginner.

★★★★★ — Soma, Mar 2026

Been training at Rolles Gracie in Edison and I'm loving it. The core BJJ class has been an amazing and time efficient. The instructors have a way of making things click without overcomplicating it. As someone still early in my jiu jitsu journey, that simplicity has made a huge difference.

★★★★★ — Mihir, Apr 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Rolles Gracie Academy Edison

Rolles Gracie Academy Edison 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Rolles Gracie Academy Edison

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rolles Gracie Academy Edison

118 Talmadge Rd, Edison, NJ08817

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