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Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 456 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westwood, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule njtraininggrounds.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-290-2096
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”
“My main goal with signing my kid up to a Jujitsu program was to learn self-defense, and mental resilience.”
Other martial arts here
“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”
“Since starting Jujitsu, my son’s wrestling coach has already noticed improvement.”
What members say
“Professor Wil is more than just a great jiu-jitsu trainer — they’re a truly inspiring mentor for kids.”
“I reached out to see if both of my daughters (13 and 11) could drop in for a class, and from the very beginning, they were incredibly welcoming and accommodating.”
“The mix of Jujitsu work, life lessons, and fun makes TG the Jujitsu school for our family!”
“Not only does Coach teach excellent technique and discipline, but they also foster a bright, positive energy that the kids naturally gravitate toward.”
“I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself.”
From the reviews
I found Training Grounds when looking for BJJ-MMA for my son, who needed to build his physical self confidence and learn how to defend himself. I met with Coach Pete and immediately connected with him through his experience and understanding. My son has been training at TG for a couple of months now and loves it.
Our five-year old daughter has been attending Training Grounds’ Ninja class for three months now. She was not exposed to Martial Arts prior to the class and yet she began enjoying the jiu jitsu routines immediately.
TG (Training grounds) is such a great place for my child. I wasn’t sure he would take to it coming from Taekwondo. Although, from day 1 he was hooked and I credit that to TG.
We have recently signed up for Training Grounds MMA about 3 months ago. From the sign up experience to the whole training classes thus far everything has been great. The trainers Professor Wil and Peter have always been extremely great to deal with AND very technical and great trainers.
Your first BJJ class at Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & 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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