I started training at Performance about a year and a half ago. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Everyone in the school is cool, welcoming and willing to help you out. Lou the owner is a great guy and instructor. I would recommend anybody who's looking for a school to come check them out. You won't be disappointed. read more

After expressing an interest in Performance Jiu-Jitsu, Prof. Louis offered me 2 free trail classes. From the start, everyone there has been supportive and encouraging which is the main reason I joined and have been going for about 2 months. All the higher belts easily share their Jiu-Jitsu knowledge and skills especially with beginners. It is a great workout and I am learning important self-defense skills. Joanne N. read more

Just began a new journey in studying Brazilian Jui Jitsu at 40 years old. I can't say enough about how helpful the instructor is, and the other students in the school in welcoming me into this new venture in my life. For anyone looking to begin a new life long challenge your search is over here. Great, great school, with an outstanding instructor Lou. Come take a free class, I know you will not regret it. read more

Great spot. The owner has been doing it since the early 90s and has helped other guys who has opened up a few local schools. The place can get crowded which tells how many people have enjoyed and stayed with Lou. He has a lot of classes in fact I don't think school around him has more classes available so you don't have to worry about not being able to make it to a class. Above that he has also included wrestling classes and a boxing class. In the past, he has been helpful to other martial art teachers to start their schools in his academy. He helped a Muay Thai, Judo teacher and a gymnastica natural teacher. Let me finally add that reviews are done by many personalities and nothing takes the place of stopping by, taking a few classes and seeing if the school clicks with your personality. Stop by for a few classes and see what you can learn. read more

When I took my son in for a trial class, I spoke with the owner / instructor about the fact that my son had an IEP and explicitly let the owner know about my son's challenges. The owner assured me that he understood. He told me that he had previously worked in special education and he could handle what I explained to him. This was AFTER seeing my son in a trial class that he was the instructor for. We agreed that I would pay for six months up front and that I would call him before the sixth month had passed to let him know if I did or did not want to pay for another six months. I took my son to classes and my babysitter took my son there for around three months only because the owner/instructor continually singled my son out, yelled at him, and excluded him from the class for being imperfect. I'm talking, didn't stand in line correctly imperfect, or didn't stop when everyone else stopped imperfect.The babysitter witnessed the same thing and told me that they really didn't want to take my son back there. It is unconscionable and disgusting, that anyone would hold themselves out to be a person who could handle special needs, and then once you are stuck in a contract, proceed to treat that poor kid with intolerance. Don't bring your child or dollars here, this guy doesn't care about the students or the sport very much, he mostly cares about the money. read more

Join performance today! If your looking for real brazilian jiu jitsu training taught by one of NJs first black belts ever your in the right place. Professor Louise has great attention to detail and will answer any questions. All the guys are approachable and not just a group neanderthals. Do yourself a favor and start training at performance now. read more

My favorite place to drop in when I'm in Bergen county. Lou is a great instructor, his higher level students are great teachers as well, and he has TONS of guys for every class. read more

Lou is definitely one of the best teachers I've had. He also has been training since 1993. The attitude here is very laid back and he works with you on all levels. Great guyand very helpful. He also will help at times with your stand up as he has a black belt in Judo and also will go through self defense situations. Lou has taught other guys that have opened their own schools as well as JT Torres, who is a future world champion. Muay Thai is also a part of your teaching with Augie who is a police officer with a degree in nursing. No pressure in competition as well but there are some guys he will help to train them since some of the guys do compete. I've been going there for about two or three years and I highly recommend the place. read more

I've been going to Performance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a little over three years now and it has become an important part of my life. The self-defense benefits are proven and the mental/physical benefits are great. Learning Jiu Jitsu in the environment that Professor Louis has created is a pleasure. If you're on the fence about joining just try an intro class and you most likely won't look back. It's a great atmosphere and everyone there helps you out along the way. Come here to focus on proven techniques (emphasis on technique) and the spirit of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. read more

This is a low stress, high reward school. There are loads of talented players to roll with, not a single ego in the place, the instructor clearly cares about the craft of teaching, and the schedule is so accessible that it's nearly impossible to not find a time to train. read more

Best BJJ gym in northern NJ. I have never seen an academy with more black belts, and other high level belts, all on the mat at once. Lou is a fantastic instructor who does a great job at explaining things to newer belts who don't fully grasp concepts yet. read more

Solid Jits gym! Instruction is second to none and we spend a lot of time rolling live. The level of compitition here is second to none in the area and a breeding ground for champs like JT Torres. A lot of gyms you get wanna be tough guys - here you get athletes and egos are checked at the door or you will get an attitude adjument fast. Always clean mats - I have been here for over 2 years and not got ring worm once and you don't have to worry catching Hepititis from some ex-con trying to be the next MMA legend. Muay Thai here is a ton of pad work and pretty basic, personally i would like to go live a lot more but every now and then you will find someone to put the headgear on and bang it out. The MT coach is solid and knows what he is doing - personally I would prefer a lot more full contact live sparring. The conditioning aspect of the MT class is solid and def a great place to learn the fundamentals. read more

This is not a good bjj school for begininers. The brazilian jiu jitsu fundamental class (white belt class) has brown belts, purple belts and blue belts attending the class. If the instructor time slots a white belt class then it should be whilte belts only.. I think rolling with higher belt students is good but for a beginner to be pared with a higher belt and actually roll with them is not good. White belts need to understand the foundation of bjj, be knowledgeable on basic moves and language that before actually rolling with higher belts. I attended this gym and it's a horrible experience trying to learn. Lou the owner and head instructor seems stand offish and only interested if students that quickly learn bjj technics. They sell the experience to you but its very different once you sign up. Trust me I'm not a sensitive person to tough coaches, I played sports in high school and college, I know coaches can be tough but effective....but to be tough on a new students is not good idea because that makes people not want to attend bjj or any sport for that matter. Lou the Gracie's say it them selves all the time...there is no such thing as a bad student....only bad instructors....everyone has different learning abilities...some take longer then others to pick up technics...how long did it take you to become good? read more