All Levels
Adult Jiu-Jitsu
The most efficient martial art proven to date — leverage and technique so the smaller person prevails. Gi, No-Gi, advanced, and open mat. We separate competition from class, so you train at your pace.
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Est. 2006
Forked River · New Jersey
Ocean CountyBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A family-first academy where everyone is welcome on the mat. Kids ages 4–11 build confidence, discipline and the courage to stand up to bullies with Professor Tom DeBlass — a certified elementary & special-education teacher — and adults of every level, from total beginners up, train here too. Your family’s first class is free.
Find your
program
Three ways onto the mat, one welcoming family. No experience needed — just show up ten minutes early and we’ll handle the rest.
Ages 4–11
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Taught by a certified educator. Your child won’t just learn jiu-jitsu — they’ll build discipline, confidence to stand up to bullies, and the resolve to not quit.
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Kickboxing Fitness
A great workout in a fun environment. Keep your heart rate up while learning real striking self-defense — lose weight, build lean muscle, leave stronger.
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Your instructors
Coaches you
Coaches you
can trust
Handing your child to a coach is a big deal. Here’s who is on the mat with them — every class, every week.
Family-oriented
A welcoming, stress-free room where kids, parents and adults all train. Kids and adult classes run on the same evenings, so the whole family can train on one schedule.
- Kids & adult programs
- Stress-free environment
Certified teacher
Professor Tom DeBlass holds a dual certification in Elementary and Special Education from Monmouth University — our kids program is built around how children learn.
- Elementary & Special Ed certified
- Kids classes for ages 4–11
Background-checked staff
Every coach who teaches on our mat has passed a background check, so you know exactly who is working with your child.
- Every coach screened
- Know who’s on the mat
Individual attention
Our top priority is making sure every student gets the attention they need, especially on day one.
- Beginners welcome
- Your first class is free
Black belt instructors
Classes are taught by a staff of black belts led by Professor Tom, a 5th Degree Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida.
- Seven black belts on staff
- Led by a 5th Degree Black Belt
World-class experience
Pan American black belt champion, two-time ADCC North American trials winner, and UFC & Bellator veteran.
- Pan American champion
- UFC & Bellator veteran
Schedule
Classes six
Classes six
days a week
Kids classes run Monday to Friday afternoons, plus an all-ages class Saturday morning. Adult Gi and No-Gi run all week with early-morning, midday and evening options, striking and MMA through the week, and open mat on Saturday. Every class is beginner-friendly.
Weekly classesMon–Sat · Sunday open mats on socials
KidsMon–Fri afternoons · Sat AM
Adults GiMon–Sat evenings & mornings
No-GiMon–Fri evenings & mornings
Open MatSaturday 10:15 AM
Inside
the room
Six thousand square feet of mat in Forked River — kids and adults, beginners and black belts, all training under one roof. Twenty years, one family.
First class free · walk in, we’ll find you a gi
Come as
Come as
you are.
No experience, no gear and no pressure — just a warm welcome. Tell us a little about you and we’ll lock in your free class.
Call (848) 992-2028 to book your free class.
Do I need any experience?
No. Every class is beginner-friendly, and we pay special attention to people with no previous experience.
Is my first class really free?
Yes. Your first class is free — tell us who’s training and we’ll reach out to lock it in. Walk in; we’ll find you a gi.
Do I need to be in shape first?
No. You’ll get in shape as you train — no need to get fit first.
What programs do you offer?
Adult Jiu-Jitsu (Gi, No-Gi, and Advanced for blue belts and up), Kids Jiu-Jitsu for ages 4–6 and 7–11, and Kickboxing Fitness. The schedule also includes striking, MMA and open mat.
How old does my child need to be?
Kids classes are for ages 4–6 and 7–11. Adult classes are for ages 14 and up.
When are classes?
Monday through Saturday, and we announce Sunday open mats on Instagram and Facebook. Kids classes run weekday afternoons plus Saturday morning; adult classes run early mornings, midday and evenings, plus Saturday morning. See the full schedule.
Who teaches?
Classes are led by Professor Tom DeBlass — a 5th Degree Black Belt under Ricardo Almeida, UFC & Bellator veteran, and the only person in NJ to win an adult Black Belt Pan American title.
Where are you located?
336 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731 — a 6,000+ sq ft facility 1.5 miles from Garden State Parkway Exit 74.
How do I get started?
Book your free class online or call (848) 992-2028. We’ll reach out within 24 hours to lock it in.