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TRA Jiu Jitsu - Bayonne
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bayonne, 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 4–8) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lp.trajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-600-1498
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym also offers MMA, Muay Thai, and kids classes making it a must join for those who wanna learn about combat sports and get in shape while having fun.”
“They also do MMA, Mui Thai, No Gi classes, and you can go to every class if you’d like.”
“They also do MMA, Mui Thai, No Gi classes, and you can go to every class if you’d like.”
“Highly recommend for kids, adults, beginners and even veterans fighters looking to enhance their skills.”
Other martial arts here
“Instructor Sam Quito has been my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai teacher for the past year, first starting at the Jersey City TRA location and now Bayonne.”
“The gym also offers MMA, Muay Thai, and kids classes making it a must join for those who wanna learn about combat sports and get in shape while having fun.”
“This is the place to go in Bayonne to learn BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, or to just get in shape and make some friends.”
What members say
“Professor Sam is not only a great teacher, but a great human being and it rubs off on everyone in the gym.”
“Highly recommend for kids, adults, beginners and even veterans fighters looking to enhance their skills.”
“Everyone here is welcoming, and the training partners help you get better every time you roll”
“Sam takes the time and has the patience to make sure everyone gets the techniques down perfectly.”
From the reviews
I’ve always wanted to join a Jiu Jitsu gym, but was always hesitant because I would hear mixed reviews of other gyms. Professor Sam is not only a great teacher, but a great human being and it rubs off on everyone in the gym. Sam works with everyone, and you can tell he actually wants his students to learn and progress.
I recommend TRA Jiu-Jitsu my 11 year old daughter enrolled in these classes and it has been a great experience. Samuel Quito is very professional and dedicated to his students.
Instructor Sam Quito has been my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai teacher for the past year, first starting at the Jersey City TRA location and now Bayonne. The class times work with my work schedule, and parking is easy to find.
I first joined TRA in Bayonne because it was local but ended up having the best BJJ experiences at this gym. Professor Sam’s teaching and training method has made improvements to everyone’s skill level in such short time.
New to BJJ? Start at TRA Jiu Jitsu - Bayonne
TRA Jiu Jitsu - Bayonne 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 TRA Jiu Jitsu - Bayonne
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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