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Rolles Gracie Academy Newark
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newark, New Jersey
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rollesgracienewark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 847-7774
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He gets all his little kid energy out in class so it's not all bottled up inside for home which is great now that it's winter and kids can't go out and play as much.”
“” Since the first time you hit the mats, you will feel welcomed and become part of a huge community.”
What members say
“Professor Ray is informative, gives great instruction, and works with each student to help develop everyone at their own pace.”
“” Since the first time you hit the mats, you will feel welcomed and become part of a huge community.”
“She is friendly, organized, and genuinely cares about every family that walks through the door.”
“The instructors take the time to teach every technique with patience and detail, making sure you actually understand and grow, no matter your level.”
“The school Is very professional, the teacher is the best, my daughter loves him.”
“Great space, dedicated and competent teacher Ray, I highly recommend it.”
From the reviews
Professor Ray is not just a professor — he is a mentor, a leader, and an example of what true jiu-jitsu instruction should look like. Stripes here are earned, not handed out. Technique matters.
I’ve trained at a few different jiu-jitsu gyms in the area, but this academy is the one that truly stood out to me. From the moment I started here, I felt welcomed and supported.
Rolles Gracie Academy is the ideal place to start a new chapter in your life and discover a new “self.” Since the first time you hit the mats, you will feel welcomed and become part of a huge community.
Enrolling my child at Rolles Gracie Newark has been a transformative experience for my child. The instructors genuinely care for each student and create a family first environment. They are concerned with the child’s development in jujitsu as well as their personal development.
New to BJJ? Start at Rolles Gracie Academy Newark
Rolles Gracie Academy Newark 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 Rolles Gracie Academy Newark
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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