Training Grounds

Jiu-Jitsu & MMA · Westwood, NJ

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Kids Martial Arts Motivation

We are entering our third week teaching self-motivation & de-motivation in our kids martial arts classes.  Can you tell that I find this to be VERY important?  It's such a versatile topic which is why I want to spend time on it.  I wonder how much farther along I would be in life if I practiced this skill from a young age. They ... Read more

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How Figuring Out I’m Not a Genius Made Me Better at BJJ

It’s kind of embarrassing to say this, but I secretly used to think that I was a genius at BJJ. Like most people, my first six months in Jiu Jitsu went pretty much like this: Go to class, drill the moves, get smashed by upper belts, go home, eat, sleep, repeat. From all outside appearances, I was average… but on the inside, I imagined I had ... Read more

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The Most Important Factor in Getting Better At Jiu Jitsu

Personally, I'm always trying to figure out ways that I can get better at jiu jitsu. I've scoured the internet for tips on training, watched youtube for hours, and saved countless clips of technique to my hard drive (it's actually stored on cloud, but hard drive has a better ring to it). Despite this, over the years I realized that all of this was ... Read more

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Three Reasons Why BJJ is the Best Martial Art for Kids

We love our kids classes! Not only is it awesome seeing kids pull off slick jiu jitsu moves, but it's also great to see how each kid grows in confidence as they continue to progress on the mats. At Training Grounds BJJ & MMA, it is our firm belief that BJJ is the greatest martial art for kids of any age group. There are many ways that ... Read more

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Reality Check: Reflections After My First Time in CAP by Mike Chung

It was a difficult drive back home that night. I had just finished my first CAP class at Training Grounds BJJ & MMA, and was left in a daze.I was unsure what exactly had just happened. The drilling had been a bit more intense than the Foundations classes, but it was the live rolling that had really left an impression on me. I'd never ... Read more

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Daniel Onopa

My family and I traveled all the way from Southern California so my daughter could compete in a BJJ tournament, and we were fortunate enough to connect with Training Grounds MMA before the event. I reached out to see if both of my daughters (13 and 11) could drop in for a class, and from the very beginning, they were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Coach/Professor Will is an outstanding instructor. The way he teaches is next level! He breaks down scenarios and counters with clear, precise instruction that the kids can actually understand and apply. You can tell immediately that he has the full respect of his students, not just because of his skill, but because of how he carries himself and how much he genuinely cares about their development. He runs a structured, disciplined class while still keeping it engaging and positive. The entire coaching staff was professional, friendly, and made us feel like part of the team right away. The gym itself is very well run and has that rare combination of high-level training and a true family atmosphere. My girls absolutely loved the experience. They walked out more confident, motivated, and excited to keep training. If you’re thinking about putting your kids in martial arts, this is the place. Training Grounds MMA sets the standard. We’ll definitely be dropping in again whenever we’re back competing on the East Coast.

Allison Pierantoni

Our five-year old daughter has been attending Training Grounds’ Ninja class for three months now. She was not exposed to Martial Arts prior to the class and yet she began enjoying the jiu jitsu routines immediately. It’s obvious that Professor Wil puts in an incredible amount of thought and effort into the curriculum in order to keep the kids engaged while also making it a fun learning experience. Coach Peter and Coach Allison are there every day supporting the students and ensuring they are using proper technique. There is also a life skills portion at the end of every class where the students participate in a discussion about various topics such as making good choices, confidence, and courage. It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch our daughter participate in the Training Grounds curriculum over the last few months and we look forward to her continued growth.

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Its awesome having you as part of the TG community here!! Thanks for leaving us a review

Brian Barreto

TG (Training grounds) is such a great place for my child. I wasn’t sure he would take to it coming from Taekwondo. Although, from day 1 he was hooked and I credit that to TG. Their teaching style is conducive to the kids picking up the many moves easily, by repeating each step, also having the children at times repeat key words and then executing the entire moves with a teammate. I love it and best of all my son loves it. He looks forward to his classes and eager to keep learning the discipline of Jujitsu. The staff are very encouraging and patient, definitely a dream team. I particularly like the life lessons they teach towards end of class and the fun game they play towards the very end of class, it makes it fun for the kids. The mix of Jujitsu work, life lessons, and fun makes TG the Jujitsu school for our family! Thanks TG

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Its awesome having you as part of the TG community here!! Thanks for leaving us a review