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Stafford Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stafford 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule staffordmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (609) 597-6800
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10 AM, 4–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10 AM, 4–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This place is great, I highly highly recommend for men, women, and kids, not only for great exercise but for really great, individualized instruction.”
“If you want to get healthier, better your skill, improve your confidence, do something different, or learn to protect yourself- this is the best place you learn.”
“I also tried Muy Thai here for the first time and Liam was able to give me some personalized instruction and it was really so fun (great workout, too).”
Other martial arts here
“The best decision my husband and I have ever made was to enroll both our children in Stafford MMA 5 years ago when they were 9 & 8 years old.”
“I was a middle aged mother of two with no martial arts experience beyond some random kickboxing classes offered at the local gym.”
What members say
“Liam and Melissa are incredible instructors and wonderful people that always have your child’s best interests and safety in mind.”
“Liam & Melissa were completely welcoming, and provided the right amount of encouragement to help me reach my potential.”
“Liam & Melissa were completely welcoming, and provided the right amount of encouragement to help me reach my potential.”
“I also tried Muy Thai here for the first time and Liam was able to give me some personalized instruction and it was really so fun (great workout, too).”
“Liam is so good with the kids especially our son who has ADHD. It’s so good for discipline and he also makes the class fun aswell.”
“It’s a great value, with good values instilled!”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at this gym on and off for several years, and I can confidently say it’s an excellent place to train. The classes are well-structured and organized, and the environment is clean and professional, making it perfect for learning.
My daughter never did anything like this in her life, she is 9. After 4 months with Liam,Melissa, and there staff I can say not only is she having fun but she is learning so much. They create an environment of laughs,fun but also teach discipline. Would recommend to everyone of all ages.
If I could give this gym 10 stars, I would! I'm a visiting blue belt from San Diego and I've had the best experience here. Liam & Melissa are SO kind & welcoming, and their instruction is top notch.
I walked into Stafford Mixed Martial Arts over 7 years ago. I was a middle aged mother of two with no martial arts experience beyond some random kickboxing classes offered at the local gym. In time my entire family has become a part of this school.
New to BJJ? Start at Stafford Mixed Martial Arts
Stafford 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 Stafford 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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