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Stay Strong Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule staystrongbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-922-1207
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–2:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am so thankful full for the self defense techniques I learned.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, which makes it a great place for both beginners and advanced practitioners.”
What members say
“There are a lot of scheduled classes and experienced, approachable, and overall great instructors that make training accessible for people of all skill and fitness levels.”
“As a former wrestler, it felt like I was starting a little from scratch but everyone was very welcoming and I learned so much in the short time I was there.”
“As a former wrestler, it felt like I was starting a little from scratch but everyone was very welcoming and I learned so much in the short time I was there.”
“Coach Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making sure that each student understands the techniques thoroughly.”
“The facility is clean and well-equipped, and the class schedule is flexible, accommodating a busy lifestyle.”
From the reviews
My first class was awesome! Everyone was really welcoming and friendly. A few other students were kind enough to let me roll with them and showed me some pointers. The instructor equally spread himself out for each student, while still being accommodating to my skills being much more rudimentary.
So glad to have found this gym! I’ve been coming to Stay Strong for a few months now and have been really impressed. There are a lot of scheduled classes and experienced, approachable, and overall great instructors that make training accessible for people of all skill and fitness levels.
Highly recommend, great people, great staff and even better knowledge and teaching the skills of jiu jitsu. Great atmosphere regardless of skill level. I come from ny all way here weekly and I will continue to travel here.
Great place to train with a laid back atmosphere. I have trained with Mike for years while he was moving up the ranks and always knew he would make a great instructor. He is able to teach very technically while creating a fun environment that makes anyone feel at ease.
New to BJJ? Start at Stay Strong Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Stay Strong Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Stay Strong Brazilian 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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