Serving Hawthorne & Bergen County
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Hawthorne, NJ
Rival Jiu-Jitsu is the closest full-program BJJ academy to Hawthorne, just 15 minutes away in Waldwick. We offer Adult BJJ, Kids BJJ, No-Gi Grappling, and Wrestling, with a free first class for everyone. Bergen County students drive to Rival to learn about head coach Jared Deubel and his JT Torres lineage.
15 min
Average drive from Hawthorne
4 North St #500
Waldwick, NJ 07463
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Why Hawthorne Trains at Rival
Hawthorne residents are part of our growing student base, the academy is a short ride up Goffle Rd.
Whether you're a complete beginner, a returning grappler, or a parent looking for a serious kids martial arts program, Rival is built for you. Small enough for personal attention, deep enough for serious progress.
Directions from Hawthorne
From Hawthorne, take Goffle Rd north into Midland Park, then continue to Franklin Turnpike and north into Waldwick.
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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.
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Route shown from Hawthorne, NJ to Rival Jiu-Jitsu, 4 North Street, Suite 500, Waldwick, NJ 07463.
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No experience needed. We provide a loaner gi. Just show up in comfortable athletic clothes and we'll handle the rest.
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