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The Cave Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklinville, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thecavegrapplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 856-794-0269
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Professor Connor has a very clear way of explaining techniques and is experienced in teaching kids and adults.”
“The Cave Grappling Club is a BJJ/Grappling Gym lead by a local, current game competitor and black belt, Connor Dixon.”
“I’ve known Connor a long time, and I took countless private classes with him to prepare for my tournaments.”
Other martial arts here
“Connor is an active professional BJJ blackbelt, and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of experience.”
“Therefore he teaches wrestling takedowns, judo takedowns and ground work with ease!”
“Therefore he teaches wrestling takedowns, judo takedowns and ground work with ease!”
What members say
“Not only is he one of the best around at his craft, but one of the very best instructors I have ever come across.”
“Me and my girlfriend signed up for a class with some bij experience and through the first class we realized how talented & well Connor is at teaching.”
“The culture of the gym created a relaxed and friendly environment that also allowed for some competitive rounds for those seeking a bit more intensity.”
“Professor Connor has a very clear way of explaining techniques and is experienced in teaching kids and adults.”
“The Cave Grappling Club is a BJJ/Grappling Gym lead by a local, current game competitor and black belt, Connor Dixon.”
“The facility is spotless and the instruction is well organized with a systems approach model in mind.”
From the reviews
I am a black belt and have been training with professionals for most of my 17 year career. The instruction from Connor at The Cave ranks amongst the best I have ever experienced. Not only is he a current, active professional competitor, he is also a humble, patient down to earth instructor.
Connor is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu professional who’s been dedicated to this craft for 20+ years. Very excited to see his business flourish in a martial arts deprived area! If you live in Franklinville or any of the surround towns please do yourself a favor and join THE CAVE GRAPPLING CLUB.
Connor is an active professional BJJ blackbelt, and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of experience. Not only is he one of the best around at his craft, but one of the very best instructors I have ever come across.
The Cave Grappling Club is a BJJ/Grappling Gym lead by a local, current game competitor and black belt, Connor Dixon. Expect the most up-to-date and accurate grappling instruction from anyone else in the area.
Your first BJJ class at The Cave Grappling Club
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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