Fair Lawn, NJ hosts a selection of three Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms, including MK Muay Thai and Kokushi kai Judo Academy, both holding perfect 5.0 ratings from 83 and 23 reviews respectively. Performance Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Academy also contributes to the local martial arts landscape with a strong 4.8 rating based on 122 reviews. These gyms offer diverse training opportunities within the community.
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Fair Lawn, NJ
1 UFC champion trained here is the stated achievement associated with MK Muay Thai in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The record is affiliated as Independent and lists Muay Thai and Striking as its training focus, placing its identity in stand-up martial arts. Muay Thai and the broader Striking label indicate disciplines commonly associated with punches, kicks, timing, distance, and close-range striking exchanges. For a beginner, these labels clarify the kind of martial-arts focus represented; for a competitor, they identify a striking-centered direction without implying a particular preparation structure. MK Muay Thai is located in Fair Lawn, NJ, USA, and carries the supplied $$ price-range symbol. Its profile combines the exact achievement, Independent affiliation, Muay Thai and Striking focus, and $$ category in a concise Fair Lawn martial-arts record.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Kokushi kai Judo Academy operates at 24-28 Fair Lawn Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, situated in Bergen County. The traditional judo dojo was founded by head instructor Celita Schutz, a sixth-degree black belt (Rokudan), Yale University graduate, and three-time Olympian who represented the U.S. Judo team at the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic Games. Technical advisor Sensei Yoichiro Matsumura, a ninth-degree black belt (Kudan) and graduate of Kokushikan University in Japan, contributes to weekly instruction alongside second-degree black belt Vadim Petrovici. The curriculum delivers classical judo training for practitioners of varying ages and abilities. Classes cover standing throws (tachi-waza) and ground grappling techniques (newaza), emphasizing falling safety, leverage, and mat etiquette. Youth programs are grouped into Tiny Tigers for ages three-and-a-half to five, Pee Wees for ages five to six, children for ages six to nine, youth for ages nine to twelve, and teens for ages twelve to fourteen. Adult classes serve students ages fourteen and older, with Wednesday evening yoga sessions also available. The dojo is a sanctioned member of USA Judo, the United States Judo Federation, and the United States Judo Association. Instruction focuses on technical precision, competitive development, and physical conditioning without requiring long-term contracts. Prospective students can register online to attend a trial class.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Performance Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Academy is a martial arts school located at 23-12 Broadway in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Established in 1998, the academy teaches authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under fifth-degree black belt Professor Louis Vintaloro. Professor Vintaloro received his black belt under Royler Gracie and leads daily instruction alongside senior academy coaches. Programs include adult Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, kids classes, and little kids programs. Lessons emphasize leverage, defensive distance management, ground escapes, and submission control. Students learn to neutralize physical aggression through technical leverage, positional dominance, and patience rather than relying on raw strength. The academy hosts morning, evening, and weekend classes to accommodate varying student schedules across youth and adult divisions. New practitioners can contact the school to book a free trial class and experience the training firsthand on the mats.