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The Shark Tank
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Vineland, 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
- 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 6–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sharktankbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 856-507-1700
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 10:30–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 10:30–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 10:30–11:30 am |
| Saturday | 9:30–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son was training here first and when I would come watch the guys would talk me into joining.”
“I have been training here for almost 2 years along with my 12 year old daughter attending the teen classes.”
“Wether you’re a man women or child, want to compete or just casually train, there’s a place for you in this gym.”
Other martial arts here
“There knowledgeable instructors that add even more to traditional BJJ such as a flare of wrestling and Judo.”
“There knowledgeable instructors that add even more to traditional BJJ such as a flare of wrestling and Judo.”
What members say
“There knowledgeable instructors that add even more to traditional BJJ such as a flare of wrestling and Judo.”
“We are open and welcoming to visitors from all schools and everyone is eager to make you feel like a part of the team.”
“We are a family and we are consistently updating our teaching methods, adding classes, and growing our family.”
“Wether you’re a man women or child, want to compete or just casually train, there’s a place for you in this gym.”
“As a female, it can be a hassle finding a gym to train in, especially in a sport as physical as Jiujitsu, but I’ve never felt out of place or uncomfortable here.”
From the reviews
I have been training here for almost 2 years along with my 12 year old daughter attending the teen classes. The instruction is top notch, includes guests instructors, several class times to choose from, and a fun but effective atmosphere!
A jiu jitsu school for all. The shark tank has classes that range from the morning or evening, focusing on learning in a great atmosphere. Wether you’re a man women or child, want to compete or just casually train, there’s a place for you in this gym.
Been training here since the beginning of my martial arts journey. We are a family and we are consistently updating our teaching methods, adding classes, and growing our family. We are open and welcoming to visitors from all schools and everyone is eager to make you feel like a part of the team.
Great training. Great people. Wonderful community. If you want high quality and experienced instructors, you need to check out the Tank! Whatever your current physical condition, there are future friends there waiting to help you reach your goals. 10/10 highly recommend.
New to BJJ? Start at The Shark Tank
The Shark Tank 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 The Shark Tank
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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