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Sheridan Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vauxhall, 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 (ages 5–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sheridanbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-433-5369
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“The instructors create a fun and playful environment for the kids to learn at their own pace and with individual attention.”
“The instructors are skilled at teaching so many techniques, so students here compete elsewhere and perform well.”
“I have come to greatly appreciate the mentorship and training that my son receives in these private sessions.”
“If you are looking for a perfect Jiu-Jitsu school for all levels - that is it.”
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What members say
“There is a sense of community within this facility which stems from great instructors and a terrific owner!”
“The community is extremely welcoming as well — I’ve consistently received support and generous instruction from guys with advanced belts.”
“The result is a warm sense of community and belonging that is welcoming to everyone and supportive of each other.”
“The instructors are skilled at teaching so many techniques, so students here compete elsewhere and perform well.”
“Come have fun sweating and learning to defend yourself!”
“The school is super clean and, with a one-year old at home, I highly value this aspect.”
From the reviews
A little over a year ago, after months of procrastination, I decided to give Jiu-Jitsu a try. I had no prior experience in martial arts or any other type of grappling sport and the unknown of how I would go through this experience, scared the heck out of me… so I had to try.
If you are looking for a perfect Jiu-Jitsu school for all levels - that is it. I’m so happy I found this place because for some time I was out of practice and I needed a place where I could quickly start working on my skills again.
My 5-year old son started taking classes at Sheridan BJJ in February of this year. My wife and I were looking for a martial arts practice that valued the development of character and morality alongside physical skills. And that's exactly what we found at Sheridan BJJ.
Very welcoming and great BJJ instructors. Lots of different class times so it’s accommodating too. Highly recommended to check out!
New to BJJ? Start at Sheridan Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Sheridan Brazillian Jiu Jitsu 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 Sheridan Brazillian 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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