Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts
About
Rare Breed Mixed Martial Arts in Newark, NJ offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and wrestling. The gym features a diverse coaching staff with high-level credentials, such as multiple black belts in MMA and Jiu Jitsu, brown belts in wrestling and Muay Thai, and specialized instructors for youth programs. This creates a well-rounded environment where students can develop skills in various martial arts under expert guidance.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe Rare Breed MMA as having an amazing environment with very friendly people who are always willing to help. They praise specific coaches by name, noting that Coach Emilio is highly knowledgeable and dedicated to everyone's improvement, while Coach Roger added significant value to competitors' games in just one session. Reviewers highlight the gym's welcoming feel, clean facilities, and the balance between a supportive community and serious training intensity. Many mention that the family-like atmosphere greatly impacts their motivation to continue training, with both beginners and experienced practitioners feeling equally valued.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Erik Levy
3 years ago
Attended a seminar last weekend here and I can’t say enough about how nice of a gym this place is. Everyone from instructors to the cleanliness of the place is welcoming. Can’t wait to come back again. Thanks for having us.
slty dgg
3 years ago
I'm a BJJ competitor visiting the area and stopped in for a class as a guest. This place is legit for BJJ. 1 hour with Coach Roger added an arsenal to my game. The gym has a friendly and encouraging feel but houses some killers on the mat. I would highly encourage anyone looking for a safe environment to learn self defense to consider this school.
Kevin
5 months ago
Amazing environment, people are very friendly and always willing to help you! Coach Emilio is awesome, helps you understand the drill and execute. Highly recommend
Tarnia Mann
7 months ago
Rare Breed MMA was my very first brush with Jiu Jitsu and I couldn’t be more grateful to have started at such a great academy. Coach Emilio is highly knowledgeable and is noticeably dedicated to the improvement and progression of everyone who walks through the door, whether you’re seasoned or a complete beginner. His ability to simultaneously push his students to be their best and to challenge their perceived limits, while maintaining a positive and compassionate demeanor is what makes the learning environment engaging and absorbable. Students are treated like family here, and the community is kind and supportive- I think that greatly impacts the overall motivation to show up and continue training.
dastrenth
5 months ago
Amazing experience at this gym. Great energy and great workouts. The coaches are very knowledgeable and helpful, you will learn a lot. Highly recommend .
Contact
65 Washington St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Chris Sedlak
Wrestling Coach
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Emilio Ramirez
Jiu Jitsu Coach
MMA Black Belt, Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Trinity Rollieson
Ninjas Coach (ages 3-6)
Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Stephanie Lavi
Owner
TaeKwonDo Black Belt, Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt
Roger Borshe
Jiu Jitsu Coach
MMA 3rd degree Black Belt, Jiu Jitsu 1st degree Black Belt
Gage Bazemore
Muay Thai Coach
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Nick Pena
Muay Thai Coach
Adam Rodriguez
Jiu Jitsu Coach
Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
Christian Ruggeri
MMA Coach
MMA 3rd degree Black Belt, Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt
Michael Paterno
Ninjas / Jiu Jitsu Coach
MMA Red Belt, Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Black Belt