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Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Swedesboro, New Jersey
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Membership memberships run around $89/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule swedesboromma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 214-2133
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I are not only getting into shape, we’re learning how to protect ourselves if we’re ever in a situation where we need to.”
“I started attending classes shortly after they opened, then got my teen son to start training there also.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, everyone is encouraged to challenge themselves and grow.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been taking his Muay Thai, and BJJ classes for a few months now, and I’ve seen a lot of big improvements, I highly recommend trying this place out!”
“I first want to say that I have never participated in a martial art before attending Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu and MMA so I didn't know what to expect.”
“Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu has been a great place to workout and train skills in not only grappling but also kickboxing and MMA.”
What members say
“Great coaches for kids like John scheurich, and Chris zurlo for BJJ AND LIAM for kid's striking class ,great place.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, everyone is encouraged to challenge themselves and grow.”
“The other students are also very caring and it feels like one big family every time I step in the gym.”
“Been training with the owner in various disciplines as both student and teacher over 20 years.”
From the reviews
Been training with the owner in various disciplines as both student and teacher over 20 years. Traditional, sport, hobby, competition. Whether you want a Zen dissertation or to get your head (safely) bounced off a mat, he's your guy
After six months of training BJJ with Regis, I can confidently say he's an outstanding instructor. His teaching style creates a fun and engaging learning experience.
Tremendous coaches, lineage and experience. Will be an excellent school for experienced and beginners, kids to adults. Background of school is outstanding.
Regis is a fantastic instructor and very patient with his students. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about JJ and MT.
New to BJJ? Start at Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu and MMA 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 Swedesboro Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
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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