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Brian C Ward
Google · 4 years ago
★★★★★
PJJ is my gym, therapy and social club. You'll meet the greatest friends, lose weight, gain endurance and reduce stress. Changed my life.
Ages 14 & Above · from $159/mo
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In Fair Lawn
Get in the best shape of your life while you learn self-defense that actually works — gi and no-gi Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for every level, no experience required.
Start Where You Are
Built For Total Beginners. Sharp Enough For Competitors.
You do not need to be fit, flexible or fearless to start. You just need to show up — we'll handle the rest.
Our adult program meets you exactly where you are. Brand-new white belts drill fundamentals in a patient, welcoming room, while advanced students sharpen their game against seasoned training partners. Every class is taught the right way by Professor Vintaloro → — a 5th-degree Gracie black belt with 30+ years on the mats.
Why Adults Train Here
What You Get On The Mats
Jiu-Jitsu is the rare workout that gets you fitter, calmer and genuinely harder to mess with — all at once.
- Real, proven self-defense — no striking, no size required
- A full-body workout that burns fat and builds real conditioning
- Stress relief and sharper focus after every session
- Gi & no-gi training under one roof
- A clear belt system that keeps you progressing
- A supportive community that becomes your second family
- Mornings, evenings & weekends to fit a busy life
- Zero-ego rolls with courteous, helpful training partners
Class Types
Three Ways To Train
Mix and match to build the game you want — start with fundamentals and add gi, no-gi and open mat as you grow.
Start Here
White Belt Fundamentals
The Gracie basics broken down step by step in a beginner-only setting. Drill until you're comfortable — no live sparring required.
All Levels
Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the gi — grips, control and the deep technical game that defines the art. Drill classes and all-level sessions.
All Levels
No-Gi & Open Mat
Fast, athletic grappling without the gi, plus open-mat time to put it all together. Great conditioning and a modern grappling edge.
Unlimited adult group classes are priced low on purpose — so the Jiu-Jitsu lifestyle stays within reach.
View The Full ScheduleYour First Visit
What Your First Free Class Looks Like
No experience, no gear, no pressure. Here's exactly how it unfolds, start to finish.
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Warm Up
Every class opens with a light stretch and full-body warm-up to get you loose and ready to move.
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Learn The Concept
A technique and concept are taught step by step, broken down with the details that make it click for anyone.
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Drill With A Partner
You pair up and practice — new students are matched with experienced ones who guide you the whole way.
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Roll When Ready
In our white-belt classes you simply drill until you're comfortable enough to spar. No pressure, ever.
Why Performance Jiu-Jitsu
The Adult Program North Jersey Trusts
The academy that started it all in Fair Lawn in 1998 — authentic instruction, an unbeatable room, and a schedule that fits real life.
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Taught by a 5th-degree Gracie black belt — almost every class
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Beginner-friendly — genuinely no experience required
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Flexible mornings, evenings and weekends
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Affordable, unlimited group training from $159/mo
Common Questions
Adult Program FAQ
Absolutely — most of our members walked in with zero experience. You'll start in a patient, beginner-friendly setting where techniques are broken down step by step. Your first class is free.
No. Jiu-Jitsu gets you in shape. You set your own pace, rest whenever you need to, and build conditioning naturally as you train. Come as you are.
For your free trial, comfortable athletic clothes (a t-shirt and shorts or leggings) and a water bottle are perfect. No gi is needed to start — we'll help you get one when you enroll.
Gi training uses the traditional uniform and its grips for a slower, deeply technical game. No-gi is faster and more athletic, using body control instead of the jacket. We train both — many members love mixing the two.
Two to three classes a week builds steady, noticeable progress. With unlimited group classes and sessions morning to night, you can train as often as your week allows.
What Our Members Say
Reviews From The Mats
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Stephanie Antonova
Google · 2 years ago
★★★★★
I tried a few classes at another BJJ school in NJ, but after one class here I knew it was the one for me. Everyone is friendly, patient, and understanding. It felt like I found a new little community. 10/10 would recommend.
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Levon Arvanian
Google · 2 years ago
★★★★★
Great workout. Everyone is very friendly. You get the chance to roll with higher belts who are all very courteous and always try to advise and help.
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Jason Plata
Google · 2 years ago
★★★★★
I have been training at Performance Jiu-Jitsu for many years and it has been exceptional. The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and excellent at breaking down complex techniques.
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Adam Kunkis, MD, MBA
Google · 5 years ago
★★★★★
I joined to get in shape and found BJJ to be physically and mentally fortifying. The atmosphere is very supportive — members strive to help each other learn and grow. Would recommend to anyone.
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Michael Moles
Google · 3 years ago
★★★★★
If you want top-quality Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, Performance Jiu-Jitsu is the place. Prof. Louis is an excellent and patient instructor. Try a free trial class — you will not be disappointed!
Your First Class Is Free
Start Training This Week
No experience, no gear, no pressure. Try a real adult Gracie Jiu-Jitsu class in Fair Lawn and see why North Jersey trains at Performance Jiu-Jitsu.
Find The Academy
Train In The Heart Of Fair Lawn
23-12 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410201-390-5229 — call or text
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