Serving Ridgewood & Bergen County
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Ridgewood, NJ
Rival Jiu-Jitsu is the closest full-program BJJ academy to Ridgewood, just 7 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.
7 min
Average drive from Ridgewood
4 North St #500
Waldwick, NJ 07463
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Why Ridgewood Trains at Rival
Ridgewood families are some of the largest groups represented on our mats, many of our students come straight from school or work in the village.
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 Ridgewood
From downtown Ridgewood, take E Ridgewood Ave east to Franklin Turnpike, then north into Waldwick. Rival is on North St just off Franklin Turnpike.
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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.
Ridgewood BJJ, Common Questions
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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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