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New Jersey
2026Top Youth BJJ Academies
276 academies · 4,631 fighters · 11,297 medals
Compare the top youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in New Jersey by competition results. New Jersey punches above its weight in youth BJJ, with a high density of elite academies in the NYC metro corridor producing nationally competitive fighters. Rankings are based on medals, win rates, and Academy Power Scores from real tournament data across Morristown, Wildwood, Hillsborough Township, Madison.
Top Academies
| # | Academy | vs Avg | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 54% | 62% | 77 | 278 | |||
| 30 | 49% | 63% | 87 | 263 | |||
| 45 | 49% | 55% | 69 | 186 | |||
| 54 | 38% | 62% | 67 | 144 | |||
| 70 | 38% | 54% | 51 | 135 | |||
| 72 | 51% | 55% | 56 | 146 | |||
| 102 | 59% | 34% | 25 | 124 | |||
| 122 | 36% | 55% | 60 | 100 | |||
| 134 | 43% | 59% | 27 | 67 | |||
| 146 | 44% | 57% | 41 | 78 | |||
| 167 | 54% | 74% | 41 | 71 | |||
| 173 | 40% | 79% | 23 | 65 | |||
| 176 | 46% | 65% | 32 | 64 | |||
| 181 | 51% | 57% | 39 | 75 | |||
| 187 | 51% | 44% | 41 | 76 | |||
| 188 | 60% | 60% | 27 | 79 | |||
| 209 | 48% | 67% | 24 | 65 | |||
| 227 | 45% | 56% | 21 | 70 | |||
| 242 | 23% | 53% | 38 | 48 | |||
| 255 | 46% | 51% | 17 | 56 | |||
| 260 | 34% | 51% | 15 | 50 | |||
| 263 | 49% | 75% | 18 | 51 | |||
| 284 | 34% | 52% | 50 | 47 | |||
| 300 | 39% | 41% | 33 | 73 | |||
| 309 | 60% | 88% | 12 | 63 | |||
| 326 | 53% | 72% | 9 | 70 | |||
| 345 | 40% | 58% | 64 | 37 | |||
| 358 | 36% | 46% | 42 | 47 | |||
| 398 | 48% | 70% | 19 | 42 | |||
| 408 | 56% | 84% | 5 | 44 | |||
| 421 | 42% | 60% | 24 | 35 | |||
| 433 | 40% | 54% | 24 | 39 | |||
| 440 | 52% | 67% | 24 | 48 | |||
| 483 | 48% | 59% | 12 | 42 | |||
| 492 | 45% | 67% | 21 | 39 | |||
| 500 | 41% | 83% | 13 | 30 | |||
| 521 | 30% | 31% | 23 | 41 | |||
| 527 | 38% | 63% | 10 | 33 | |||
| 584 | 51% | 68% | 13 | 36 | |||
| 600 | 43% | 66% | 43 | 25 | |||
| 620 | 59% | 51% | 18 | 40 | |||
| 622 | 27% | 30% | 16 | 32 | |||
| 633 | 67% | 70% | 8 | 48 | |||
| 672 | 28% | 84% | 19 | 26 | |||
| 706 | 47% | 74% | 15 | 34 | |||
| 745 | 43% | 57% | 11 | 33 | |||
| 766 | 50% | 86% | 12 | 30 | |||
| 795 | 44% | 55% | 15 | 26 | |||
| 811 | 32% | 83% | 10 | 27 | |||
| 852 | 55% | 49% | 16 | 31 |
Academies by City in New Jersey
Morristown (19 academies), Wildwood (17 academies), Hillsborough Township (16 academies), Madison (13 academies), Philadelphia (12 academies), New Jersey (10 academies), Newtown (7 academies), West Hempstead (6 academies), Jersey City (5 academies), Albany (5 academies)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Based on competition results, Essential Jiu-Jitsu leads New Jersey with an Academy Power Score of 7728 and 81 competitive fighters. Jits.gg ranks 276 academies in New Jersey by medals earned, win rates, and overall competitive performance — not opinions or reviews.
Academy rankings on Jits.gg are based on competition data from IBJJF, JJWL, AGF, and other major organizations. The Academy Power Score factors in total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and performance consistency across multiple belt levels. Rankings update after every tournament.
Morristown leads New Jersey with 19 competitive BJJ academies tracked on Jits.gg. Other active cities: Morristown (19), Wildwood (17), Hillsborough Township (16), Madison (13), Philadelphia (12).
Look at competition results, not just marketing. On Jits.gg, you can compare New Jersey academies by medals earned, win rates, and fighter development across belt levels. A strong competition record indicates quality coaching, safe training, and effective progression. Visit a few gyms, watch a kids class, and ask about their competition philosophy.
Jits.gg tracks 276 competitive BJJ academies in New Jersey with 4,631 active fighters. These academies have earned a combined 4,923 gold medals in tracked tournaments.
Key factors for choosing a youth BJJ school: competition track record (viewable on Jits.gg), age-appropriate instruction, emphasis on safety and technique, clear belt progression criteria, and a positive team culture. Academies that consistently produce competitive fighters at multiple belt levels tend to have strong coaching programs.
The Academy Power Score is Jits.gg's composite metric for ranking BJJ academies. It combines total medals, win rates, submission rates, fighter depth, and consistency across belt levels into a single score. Higher scores indicate stronger overall competitive programs. The score updates after every tracked tournament.
Essential Jiu-Jitsu currently leads New Jersey in the Jits.gg Academy Power Rankings with a score of 7728 and 81 competitive fighters. Rankings are based purely on competition results — not reviews or opinions. Browse the full New Jersey rankings above to compare all 276 tracked academies.