Serving Hawthorne & Bergen County
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Hawthorne, NJ
Hawthorne sits on the western edge of the area we serve, roughly 15 minutes from Rival Jiu-Jitsu in Waldwick. It is a manageable drive for a training room that offers gi, no-gi, wrestling, and a real kids curriculum in one place.
Adult BJJ, Kids BJJ, No-Gi Grappling, and Wrestling are all taught here in Waldwick, Bergen County, and the first class is free. You can also read about head coach Jared Deubel before you come in.
15 min
Average drive from Hawthorne
4 North St #500
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Call to book your free trial
Why Hawthorne Trains at Rival
Our Hawthorne students are part of a steadily growing group from the Passaic County line. Many start with no grappling background at all, and the beginner path is designed for exactly that. Jared Deubel teaches fundamentals first, so nobody is asked to spar hard before they are ready.
Getting Here from Hawthorne
Hawthorne sits southwest of the academy, and the drive north into Bergen County to Waldwick is about fifteen minutes. Plan on about 15 minutes door to door.
Open in Google MapsPrograms Available to Hawthorne Residents
Adult BJJ
Comprehensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all levels. Learn takedowns, guard passing, submissions, and self-defense in a structured curriculum.
Kids BJJ
Build confidence, discipline, and anti-bullying skills. Fun, age-appropriate classes that teach real martial arts fundamentals.
No-Gi Grappling
Fast-paced submission grappling without the traditional gi. Perfect for MMA athletes and competition-focused grapplers.
Wrestling
Explosive takedowns, scrambles, and top control. Build the relentless pressure and conditioning that elevates every grappler's game.
Hawthorne BJJ, Common Questions
Find Us
Route shown from Hawthorne, NJ to Rival Jiu-Jitsu, 4 North Street, Suite 500, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
Book Your Free Trial Class
No experience needed. We provide a loaner gi. Just show up in comfortable athletic clothes and we'll handle the rest.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Rival Jiu-Jitsu draws students from across Bergen County. If you are closer to one of these towns, start there.