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Strategic Combat Academy

504 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Old Bridge, NJ

Strategic Combat Academy is identified in Old Bridge, NE, USA through a combination of MMA and No-Gi training focus. MMA is a broad mixed-martial-arts category, while No-Gi places the record within a jiu-jitsu format practiced without the traditional uniform. Together, those labels indicate martial-arts coverage that spans a mixed rules context and a grappling-oriented format. A beginner can view the listed disciplines as two broad ways of encountering martial arts, while a competitor can recognize that MMA and No-Gi involve different competitive contexts. The academy carries the supplied $$ price-range symbol, preserving the record’s relative pricing category without adding a monetary interpretation. Its combat-focused name aligns naturally with the MMA and No-Gi labels, and Old Bridge, NE, USA remains the specific location provided for this record.

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Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

453 reviews
Gi
No-Gi

Westwood, NJ

Gi and No-Gi are the two Brazilian jiu-jitsu formats recorded for Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA in Westwood, NE, USA. Gi is associated broadly with jiu-jitsu practiced in the traditional uniform, while No-Gi identifies the corresponding format without it. The paired focus gives newcomers a clear way to understand that jiu-jitsu can be encountered through more than one broad rules context. Competitors can likewise recognize Gi and No-Gi as distinct competitive formats with different strategic considerations. Despite MMA appearing in the name, the supplied training-focus values for this record are Gi and No-Gi, so those are the disciplines represented here. Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is listed in the $$ price-range category, and Westwood, NE, USA is the location connected to its stated martial-arts focus.

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Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts

275 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Moorestown, NJ

Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts centers its listed focus on MMA and No-Gi in Moorestown, NE, USA. MMA identifies a mixed martial-arts focus, while No-Gi identifies training without the traditional gi, giving the record a clear two-part martial-arts profile. That combination can help a beginner recognize the difference between a broad MMA category and a specific No-Gi category, and it gives a competitor a concise view of the listed emphasis. The supplied $$ price-range symbol places Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts in that relative price category. Its name directly foregrounds mixed martial arts, and the accompanying MMA and No-Gi labels keep the description anchored to the disciplines recorded for this Moorestown location. Moorestown, NE, USA provides the geographic setting for this MMA and No-Gi record.

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Fight and Fitness MMA

192 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Garwood, NJ

Fight and Fitness MMA operates at 300 South Ave. in Garwood, New Jersey. The martial arts training center delivers instruction in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts, and stand-up striking for youth and adult students throughout Garwood. Instruction at the academy is headed by head instructor and owner Walter Kimmel. Coach Kimmel guides classes with an emphasis on technical leverage, positional hierarchy, joint submissions, and controlled sparring. The teaching staff creates a structured training atmosphere where beginners and experienced martial artists can develop practical self-defense skills, ring striking fundamentals, and ground combat competency. The academy provides organized curriculum tracks designed for varied age brackets and training goals. Program offerings feature Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 15 and older, Women Only BJJ for ages 13 and older, Muay Thai Kickboxing for ages 15 and older, and mixed martial arts instruction. Training incorporates technique repetitions, situational sparring, and cardiovascular conditioning to enhance physical stamina, athletic agility, and defensive confidence.

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AMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

157 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Cedar Knolls, NJ

AMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai operates at 8 East Frederick Place in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Founded in the summer of 2004 by owner Michael Vincent Constantino, the training facility represents a cornerstone of combat sports in Morris County for two decades. The academy is led by head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Jonathan Helwig, alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Carl Agnelli, no-gi fundamentals instructor Sebastian Restrepo, Muay Thai and MMA coaches Ernesto McRae and Corey Peirone, and youth jiu-jitsu coaches Morgan Bowen and Marc McGrath. The training facility delivers diverse combat sports coursework for students of all experience levels. Grappling programs include gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and no-gi fundamentals, instructing students in positional hierarchy, guard transitions, escapes, and submission locks. Striking classes provide technical Muay Thai kickboxing, teaching heavy bag drills, pad rounds, and defensive movement. The academy also offers high-energy cardio kickboxing sessions, competitive mixed martial arts training, and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Instruction emphasizes fighter conditioning, technical discipline, and practical self-defense. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike can book a complimentary first class to experience the training environment.

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Pure Mixed Martial Arts

157 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Rockaway, NJ

Pure Mixed Martial Arts provides martial arts training and combat athletics education at 41 Pine St, Unit 12 in Rockaway, New Jersey. Opened in 2012, the training center delivers instruction across multiple martial disciplines for novice practitioners, recreational hobbyists, and competitive athletes across Rockaway and surrounding northern New Jersey communities. The academy was established by brothers Andy Main and Mike Main, mixed martial arts and submission grappling competitors who structured the curriculum around technical skill acquisition and progressive physical conditioning. The coaching roster also features Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai instructor Bobby Weiser, who began training in 2007, guiding students through foundational positional escapes, takedowns, and live sparring rounds. Course offerings encompass approximately seventy weekly classes across seven days each week with morning, midday, and evening options. Programs include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, judo, and structured kids martial arts instruction.

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1 United MMA House

143 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Boonton, NJ

1 United MMA House operates a combat sports and martial arts training center at 220 Vreeland Avenue in Boonton, New Jersey. The academy delivers multi-discipline martial arts programs designed for children, teenagers, and adult students. Coursework at the Boonton facility includes adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, adult mixed martial arts, and adult Thai kickboxing for practitioners ages 16 and older. Striking classes combine cardiovascular conditioning with pad combinations, defensive footwork, and counter-attacks. Ground sessions emphasize leverage, positional control, sweeps, and joint submissions. Youth programming is structured into age divisions, featuring Little Warriors for children ages 4 to 7, kids martial arts for ages 7 to 11, and teen martial arts for ages 12 to 15, alongside an active competition team. Prospective members can evaluate classes by signing up for an introductory risk-free trial offer.

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Stafford Mixed Martial Arts

105 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

Stafford Township, NJ

Stafford Mixed Martial Arts is a combat sports training academy located at 511 Route 72 East in Manahawkin, New Jersey. serving Stafford and surrounding coastal communities, the gym provides structured instruction in mixed martial arts, striking disciplines, and ground grappling. The academy was established in September 2012 by Liam and Melissa Kerrigan. Head instructor Liam Kerrigan began martial arts training as a youth and competed in professional mixed martial arts starting in September 2009, compiling an official professional fight record of three wins, two losses, and one draw. The coaching staff delivers disciplined instruction grounded in martial arts core values. Course offerings include adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, mixed martial arts competition training, and youth martial arts programs. Classes are structured to develop technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and practical defensive awareness for martial artists of all experience levels.

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Power Half Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts

83 reviews
MMA
No-Gi
Striking
Wrestling

Cookstown, NJ

Power Half Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts is located at 39 Wrightstown Cookstown Road, Cookstown, New Jersey 08511, United States. The training center includes a fully matted wrestling room and an MMA cage wall right outside the main gates from Joint Base Maguire-Lakehurst-Dix. Coaching includes Coach Benedetti, who brings 15 years of NJSIAA coaching experience to the academy as the former Head Coach at Hamilton High School West. Martial arts instruction is also provided by Professor Jeff Cressman, a Third Degree Black Belt under Professor Carlos Catania who received his promotion to Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Master Brad Daddis. Class programs cover Competitive Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and Competitive Fight Team Training. Youth wrestlers can participate on the Power Half Grapevine Wrestling Team for children K-8 during tournament season. Prospective students can begin training by registering for a free trial.

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North Bergen Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing

81 reviews
MMA
No-Gi

North Bergen, NJ

North Bergen Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing is a combat sports training academy situated at 6529 Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen, NJ. The facility provides martial arts education, self-defense classes, and physical conditioning for youth and adult practitioners throughout northern NJ. The school's curriculum combines mixed martial arts grappling and striking with traditional boxing fundamentals. Experienced instructors guide participants through footwork drills, heavy bag work, defensive slips, and submission transitions structured to develop physical fitness, defensive reflexes, and sharp martial arts skills. Programs emphasize training body and mind, helping students develop self-confidence, functional combat skills, and disciplined fitness habits. The gym welcomes beginner students taking their first steps in combat sports alongside experienced practitioners seeking structured coaching in North Bergen.

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Fighters United MMA

81 reviews
MMA
No-Gi
Striking

Hi-Nella, NJ

Fighters United MMA delivers martial arts training and combat conditioning at 600 Warwick Road in Hi-Nella, New Jersey. Serving students across Hi-Nella, Haddonfield, and Haddon Heights, the academy conducts programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and functional fitness. Instructional coaching is led by Michael Ahn, who teaches kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and fitness after retiring from active mixed martial arts competition. The instructional staff includes Women Only BJJ coach Britni White, a purple belt under Daniel Gracie, alongside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt Coach Patrick D'Ascenzo, who has been training since 2016, and certified yoga instructor Linda. Course offerings encompass adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu covering takedowns, escapes, pins, and submissions, scheduled Women Only BJJ classes, Kids BJJ, kickboxing drills, FightFit strength training, and mobility-focused yoga sessions.

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REMIX MMA

73 reviews
MMA
No-Gi
Striking

Hoboken, NJ

REMIX MMA is located at 100 Marshall Street, Mailbox 17 in Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA, on the corner of First & Marshall. The studio delivers martial arts and combat sports training through group classes and private lessons. The coaching staff is led by Daniel Carbonel, who serves as Owner / Head Coach and holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Luta Livre, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Instructional coaches also include Albert Lamont as Coach - Muay Thai, Alex "Mase" Epstein, and Rachel Wagner. Training programs feature Boxing Basics, Boxing Technique, Kickboxing Basics, Kickboxing Technique, Muay Thai, and Women’s Muay Thai. Grappling offerings provide NO Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Beginners Basics BJJ, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Sparring sessions. Individual sessions can be booked online for $35, and new participants can register for a FREE TRIAL FOR 3 DAYS.