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Spartan Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ocean Township, 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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartanmixedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (732) 531-5145
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've train in BJJ with John and he's been extremely patient and has a great way of explaining simple moves that have a foundational impact on how I train.”
“I highly recommend Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, because Coach Jon is a wonderful instructor whom teaches my children very well in a clean, organized, safe environment.”
“Now we’re looking forward to adding in Muay Thai Kickboxing program which Jon offers for my teen son.”
“I learned great self defense from great coaches and made a bunch of friends and got in great shape in the process.”
“I walked into Monmouth BJJ two months ago as a beginner and can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions i have ever made.”
Other martial arts here
“Now we’re looking forward to adding in Muay Thai Kickboxing program which Jon offers for my teen son.”
“I highly recommend Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, because Coach Jon is a wonderful instructor whom teaches my children very well in a clean, organized, safe environment.”
“Now we’re looking forward to adding in Muay Thai Kickboxing program which Jon offers for my teen son.”
What members say
“My husband has been training Jiu-Jitsu for years and always goes back to train with Professor Heliotis. John is a great instructor and my husband has learned a lot from him.”
“I walked into Monmouth BJJ two months ago as a beginner and can honestly say that it was one of the best decisions i have ever made.”
“From Mary's welcoming hello to the very detailed instruction received on the mat, each class is a very positive experience.”
“The instructor John Heliotis works with you in extreme detail and ensures that the more experienced students take you under their wings.”
“I learned great self defense from great coaches and made a bunch of friends and got in great shape in the process.”
“My son absolutely loves his classes and looks forward to going every week.”
From the reviews
Personal Attention A+ Coach Jon at Spartan MMA is highly respected in his field, and I know why! If you’re looking for personal attention, in a clean, safe environment - at your speed from a 3rd degree black belt you must check out Spartan MMA My son has been taking classes here for years and still loves going to…
I’ve grown from a white belt wrestler to a purple belt jiu jitsu practitioner here. A smaller gym where you can get to know your rolling partners and learn some very technical jiu jitsu.
I was looking for a new hobby, this was the best decision I could have made! I learned great self defense from great coaches and made a bunch of friends and got in great shape in the process. I started with BJJ but then began to really enjoy the Muay Thai program as well. I highly recommend!!
I trained a few different places before coming here. I would say this is the best school I trained at by far. Jon is a great Jiu Jitsu instructor. The Muay Thai classes are awesome too with Greg. I can honestly say coming here was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
New to BJJ? Start at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts
Spartan Mixed Martial Arts 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 Spartan Mixed Martial Arts
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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