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Snake Pit U.S.A. Mixed Martial Arts Academy/Machado Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hammonton, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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 snakepitusamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-234-1874
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They’re patient, encouraging, and know how to bring out the best in every kid, making sure they learn proper techniques while having fun.”
“We were/are impressed with the coaches and how they handle the classes with their instructions, and how they approach the kids as a group and individually.”
“Besides how to protect yourself from bullying he teaches life lessons every opportunity he gets.”
Other martial arts here
“I currently do Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu with them but I’m hoping to start trying more.”
“If you’re thinking about joining an MMA gym for yourself or your kids, I highly recommend Team Snake Pit U.”
“Snake Pit MMA gives the best boxing instruction I’ve had, period.”
“I started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Catch Wrestling journey along side my son at the Snake Pit USA gym for the obvious 40 year old reasons.”
What members say
“I’m training under two Amazing Coaches , Coach Bane and Coach Dale whose knowledge and passion for teaching Catch Wrestling and BJJ has me hooked.”
“We recently signed my 9 year old daughter up here after trying 2 other places and after her very first class we knew this was the place!”
“The atmosphere at Snake Pit is like a second family—welcoming, supportive, and full of positive energy.”
“They’re patient, encouraging, and know how to bring out the best in every kid, making sure they learn proper techniques while having fun.”
“My son has gone there from age 7. The discipline is matched with equal praise at effort.”
From the reviews
As a parent whose son had struggled with social anxiety and had a difficult time fitting in with kids his own age, I can vividly recall the sense of surprise and relief I felt when I first brought him to this exceptional facility.
I started my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Catch Wrestling journey along side my son at the Snake Pit USA gym for the obvious 40 year old reasons. And I couldn’t have been happier with my decision.
The coaches are world class!!! My son has gone there from age 7. The discipline is matched with equal praise at effort. Coach Dale has a phenomenal way of working with the kids. He has a way of not only being their coach but also their friend.
We have been with Snake Pit for a little of a year(we have previously tried 2 other schools) and have nothing but an amazing experience from day 1. Head Coach, Joel Bane, has been an amazing asset in our childrens growth in the sport.
Your first BJJ class at Snake Pit U.S.A. Mixed Martial Arts Academy/Machado 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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