Great place to train and learn. Josh (Owner/Head Instructor) is a true expert and has a great teaching style. Josh and the other instructors were very welcoming and were happy to answer any question I had, which made a potentially intimidating situation very comfortable. The pedigree of the school was very important to me and the Jiu Jitsu "lineage" (training partners and associations of the school/the head instructor) is top notch. The academy is associated with Matt Serra, UFC Champion and current UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman held a seminar there recently. Also, students of the academy have been very successful in competition, which was an important point in my decision making process. Like with any service especially martial arts, I've learned you get what you pay for, and the cost to train here is more than reasonable. read more

This is THE place in New Jersey for premiere instruction for MMA, Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. This is a Serra/Longo affiliate as well as a Renzo Gracie affialated gym. Josh Madama is a skilled Black Belt under former UFC champ Matt Serra and provides cutting edge technical knowledge of the ever evolving sport of Jiu Jitsu. Forget any gym membership you've ever had, forget any of these "flash-in-the-pan" fitness classes you've seen advertised on TV. What Madama Jiu Jitsu provides is a real physical challenge that reaps exponential benefits both physically and mentally while teaching you real, effective and (most importantly) proven self-defense techniques to protect you and those you hold dear. You've paid more for less and you deserve the investment in yourself. Call and schedule a class right now and try not to come back for more. read more

I have trained at Madama Jiu Jitsu for over three years now. There were academies closer to my home, but Madama stood out from the crowd. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Professor Madama is an absolutely incredible teacher. He also has a handful of Coaches that teach Jiu Jitsu classes, that are all knowledgable and great to work with. Kru Mike And Coach Shamy are incredible Muay Thai/Kickboxing instructors. Needless to say, it's always a great workout when you get to class! And the new academy is amazing. Tons of mat space, heavy bags and a huge cage. Proud to say I started out at the old academy, and am still here to see the new state of the art academy! Proud to be part of Team Madama! read more

I wish I could give this academy 10 stars. I have been training with Professor Madama for almost 8 years now and his new school is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft and students! The Jiu-Jitsu training is excellent, and the way Professor Madama instructs makes it very easy to learn the techniques. If you are looking to train Jiu-Jitsu, and live anywhere near this school you must get in there. The new school is bigger and better than the old one, and I cannot imagine what Professor Madama has in store for his students now. Get in and train you will not regret it. The school also offers no Gi Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and Kickboxing if you are looking to broaden your skills. read more

I am happy to report that after 2 months of training at Madama Jiu Jitsu I couldn't be happier. I have challenged my body by taking both Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Kickboxing classes at Madama Jiu Jitsu. Not only is the workout incredible but the skills you take away are invaluable. My support team of Instructors and Teammates keep me motivated to come back. I haven't felt this great in years and look forward to continuing my training. I can say without an hesitation that I personally would not have seen these types of results so quickly had I gone back to my gym routine, Madama Jiu Jitsu has redefined a workout for me. Do yourself a favor, join Madama Jiu-Jitsu. read more

Madama Jiu-Jitsu is real deal! Whether you are looking to fight mma, get in outstanding shape, or learn the most practical form of self-defense there is, Josh and the instructors at Madama JJ got you covered. I have been a student at the academy for more than seven years and my life would not be the same without it. Besides keeping me in great shape i feel as if i am a member of a family. No matter your age, fitness level, or personal goals at Madama we are a team that encourages and looks out for each other. If you're looking for a place to train try it out. You'll be glad you did. read more

I can tell you, this place is legit. Josh taught me some amazing techniques! He is very well versed in jiu-jitsu and a very good teacher, its no wonder he also teaches at renzo gracie's school as well at matt serra's. If you want the best in jiu-jitsu I cannot think of anywhere near by with this level of technique. I don't know where LJ got his rates from or his math, but I don't think you'd ever get a great lesson for only 80 dollars a month...If you want to learn jiu-jitsu from a school with countless medals/medal winners, go to madama! read more

I joined Madama Jiu Jitsu after seeing one of Josh's commercials on tv in 2007. I ended up stopping by and trying out an introductory class and was hooked. Seven years later I consider Josh one of my closest friends. Josh is an amazing teacher and an overall great person. His techniques are top notch and the other gym members feel more like a family rather than just a bunch of strangers. If you are looking for top notch Jiu Jitsu instruction then this is the place to go. read more

Dropped by Madama Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu while I was out in Toms River visiting family. Josh is super nice and introduced me to the class. The technique Josh showed was great; something I had seen before, but a little bit of a twist to it. The facility is great. Lots of mat space and lots of good folks to roll with. No one tried to smash or anything; just straight up technique. If I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely be dropping by again! read more

I recommend this place to anyone looking to learn an amazing sport from outstanding people. Everyone is so amazing and the warm and friendly aItmosphere makes the training partners more then just teammates to me. They have all become valued members of my family. If your looking to start a career in mma, or just want to learn these marital arts for practice or staying in shape....there's no better place then Madama Jiu Jitsu!!!! read more

This is my favorite place to be! Awesome Jiu Jitsu techniques learned from the best of the best and technical kickboxing! I wouldn't want to train anywhere else..... not to mention all the coaches and Professor Madama are super friendly and the entire team quickly becomes family! And the new place is huge with double the mat space and super clean! Bonus: girls changing room! read more

Out of town for the Holidays, I did a drop in bjj class at Madama. The whole crew and class were extremely inviting. Being a white belt, I'm very knew to Jiu Jitsu, the class mates and Preffessor Madama were very helpful and encouraging. Hope to be back soon. read more

Amazing place. Very nice and clean space! All the staff are amazing practitioners and instructors. I study kickboxing, and my kids do both kickboxing and bjj. Great place for all ages. My 4 and 7 year old love it! Highly recommended! read more

Train at Madama and you will benefit in these and many other ways. Learn self defense. Get in shape. Feel great mentally and physically. Learn life skills. Learn problem solving. Meet cool people. Learn from world class instructors. read more