Totowa, NJ hosts a focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with one primary gym serving local practitioners. Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy stands out prominently, earning a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 71 reviews. This gym represents the core of BJJ training opportunities currently available in the area.
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Totowa, NJ
NJ United Mixed Martial Arts delivers comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and combat sports instruction in Totowa, New Jersey. The academy is directed by head instructor Jay Hayes, a 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and decorated competitor who has earned medals at the IBJJF World and Pan American No-Gi Championships. Hayes is joined by assistant instructor Mike Roukas, also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, providing students with experienced technical coaching. The curriculum encompasses training pathways in submission grappling and stand-up striking. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction covers both foundational mechanics and advanced positional strategies, emphasizing takedowns, guard passing, sweeps, and submissions in gi and no-gi formats. Students can also participate in Muay Thai 101 striking, mixed martial arts fundamentals, and specialized youth programs for students aged 8 to 14. Training sessions emphasize disciplined conditioning, safety, and mutual respect among hobbyists and competitive athletes alike. Residents of Totowa and surrounding Passaic County communities can visit the training facility to meet head instructor Jay Hayes, observe classes, and register for introductory programs.
Totowa, NJ
Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy delivers martial arts training at 266 Union Blvd in Totowa, New Jersey. The academy combines Olympic-style judo with traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, serving practitioners across Totowa and northern New Jersey. The school was co-founded by Head Instructor Jamie Cruz, a 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who started training under Renzo Gracie in 1994 and received his black belt in 2003 as Gracie's seventh black belt student. Cruz has coached UFC veterans including Jim Miller, Dan Miller, and Charlie Brenneman. Co-founder Tony Camal is a 6th Dan Judo Black Belt who directs the throwing and takedown curriculum. The academy's coaching roster features 13 instructors holding advanced black belt credentials across both grappling disciplines. Academy coursework features adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, adult judo, youth jiu-jitsu and judo classes, and children's self-defense programs. Training focuses on hip throws, foot sweeps, guard transitions, positional pins, and submission locks.