South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
About
South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers comprehensive training in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, serving students from age three through adults. The gym provides a parents class that allows entire families to train together, creating a shared experience. Members consistently describe the coaching as exceptional, with specific praise for instructors like Dominic who connect particularly well with children. The facility is noted for being safe and well equipped for all aspects of mixed martial arts training.
Reviews reveal that this gym becomes far more than just a training facility for many members. It is frequently described as a second home or extended family, where people from all walks of life come together to work toward common goals. Parents highlight how the program teaches valuable life lessons that extend beyond the mat, such as perseverance and confidence, which children apply in academic and personal challenges. The community atmosphere is repeatedly cited as a defining feature, with members forming close, lasting friendships through their training.
The gym's culture emphasizes collective improvement, where everyone works together to get better. This supportive environment makes it appealing for both beginners trying martial arts for the first time and experienced practitioners who have trained elsewhere. Families find it especially valuable as it offers a healthy outlet for energy while fostering maturity and strength in a fun, engaging setting.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe South Jersey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as becoming a second home or extended family, with many forming close friendships within the community. They praise the exceptional coaching, specifically mentioning instructor Dominic's skill with children and the positive teaching methods. Parents highlight how the program teaches valuable life lessons about perseverance and confidence that children apply outside the gym. Reviewers consistently note the welcoming atmosphere where everyone works together to improve, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Mark Iannarella
2 years ago
SJBJJ quickly became our entirely families second home. The culture of everyone working together to get better is second to none. The parents class allows the whole family to train at the entire time. The Bongiorno’s are truly special people. Could not recommend more.
Laura Chipps
4 months ago
South Jersey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a wonderful place and so very worth it. It's given my son a healthy outlet for his neverending energy. One of my favorite parts is that there's a life lesson almost every session. One particular session was about not giving up, and my son realized he shouldn't drop the biology class he was struggling with. He just got an A+ on his first bio test! SJBJJ has helped my son grow in confidence, maturity, and strength. I could not recommend them more!!
Alexandra F
6 months ago
I can't say enough good things! From the moment we called to doing a trial class. Dominic was amazing with the kids, my oldest has been to a few jiu jitsu gyms and dislikes trying to places. Mid class he went to the bathroom and he said he loved it there and loved Dominic. Seeing what and how our oldest was taught before, compared to how the kids were taught today was so nice and refreshing to see, looking forward to sign ups and I think we found our forever BJJ gym!
Katie Palmerchuck
11 months ago
For many people the decision to enroll their kids in a martial art is something that the kids may try for a year or two, but sometimes you're lucky enough to see them find something they enjoy. But if you're REALLY lucky, you enroll your kids in a place that becomes your extended family and home away from home. You find a community of people from all walks of life who put the real world aside for a short time to work towards common goals. You watch your kids grow and develop in a sport, but more importantly in life. That's SJBJJ. That's a hobby we thought we'd check out, that turned into a shared family experience, that has grown with us for almost a decade.
Core
a year ago
If you’re in South NJ and want to train MMA, not just Jiujitsu, SJBJJ is the place to be. They have it all. It is safe, fun, and you will learn skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Not to mention, I guarantee you will meet people who will become some of the closest people in your life. If you have children ages 3 and up, I’d highly recommend the kids program.
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 2:00 PM