10 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Newark right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 318 ratings). The Top 2 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
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Kids jiu-jitsu in Newark, NJ: 4 academies teach children's BJJ, including 1 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 1 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Newark gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
1 Newark gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Newark academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Newark, NJ: 6 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
6 Newark gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ in Newark, NJ: 4 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
4 Newark gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Newark has 10 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 9 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 318 total ratings across 10 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Bodega Jiu Jitsu (110 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
By the JJA Score, Bodega Jiu Jitsu ranks #1 in Newark for 2026 (5.0 stars across 110 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Most Newark BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
10 gyms listed. 9 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Newark BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Most Newark BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Yes. Most Newark BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
5.0 out of 5, based on 10 rated academies.