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Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ Academy
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Elizabeth, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- 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 |
The classes they run
“This isn't one of those after school programs for kids.”
“Huge perk is actually having tournaments to train for.”
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn discipline, self-defense, and confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“How much does it cost for the judo class per month?”
What members say
“Coach Vitali is a great instructor who has treated me like a friend since my first class.”
“My child absolutely loves it and has gained so much from being part of this club!”
“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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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