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Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elizabeth, New Jersey

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule stilesstreetmma.club — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (908) 344-5697

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5:30–8 PM
Saturday 10–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“This isn't one of those after school programs for kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Huge perk is actually having tournaments to train for.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn discipline, self-defense, and confidence.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Fantastic MMA club for kids!”

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🤼 Judo 3 mentions

“How much does it cost for the judo class per month?”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Coach Vitali is a great instructor who has treated me like a friend since my first class.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My child absolutely loves it and has gained so much from being part of this club!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn discipline, self-defense, and confidence.”

From the reviews

Fantastic MMA club for kids! The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn discipline, self-defense, and confidence. The classes are well-structured, focusing on technique, fitness, and respect.

★★★★★ — Igor, Mar 2024

Great school to learn and progress in SAMBO/Judo. Phenomenal coaching 💪🏻 Made me more tough & confident. Huge perk is actually having tournaments to train for.

★★★★★ — Tom, Mar 2026

This is my school and I love it. Coach Vitali is a great instructor who has treated me like a friend since my first class. This isn't one of those after school programs for kids. This is a real martial arts school where adults and children can come and put in hard work and learn the art of grappling.

★★★★★ — James, Mar 2026

I and my son love this place. Quality of instructors is second to none. Every training session is fun & hard work at the same time. Very inspiring to see your 8 yr old start from totally 'blank', and in several months do throws, sweeps or submissions

★★★★★ — Gene, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy

Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy

154 Stiles St, Elizabeth, NJ07208

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