6 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 4.9/5 across 184 ratings). The Top 1 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.
Newark has 6 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 184 total ratings across 6 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Renzo Gracie Newark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (47 Google reviews).
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, Renzo Gracie Newark Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ranks #1 in Newark for 2026 (5.0 stars across 47 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.
6 gyms listed.
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.
4.9 out of 5, based on 6 rated academies.