Hands-on coaching
You are not left guessing. Classes are guided, clear, and structured so progress keeps stacking up.
Kids & Adults · All Levels
BrazilianJiu JitsuIn Union, NJ
Kids and adults in Union build confidence, discipline, and real self-defense on our mats. Step on, train with purpose, and claim your first class free.
Welcome to Elijah BJJ
Built To Change More Than Just Your Conditioning.
This is a hands-on academy for families, beginners, and serious students who want training that carries over into the rest of life. What we teach goes beyond techniques — it builds discipline, resilience, composure, and real self-belief.
More About The Academy
Training for real life
Students build calm under pressure, functional self-defense, stronger habits, and an outlet that keeps them grounded.
A culture that feels like family
Hard work matters here, but so does support. Families grow with us and students stay because the room feels right.
Programs
Three Strong Entry Points. One High Standard.
Whether your child needs confidence, you need a place to train consistently, or you need a productive school-break option, there is a program here that fits exactly where you are right now.
Ages 5–13
Kids Martial Arts
Age-appropriate training that builds focus, confidence, respect, anti-bullying awareness, and real self-defense skills in a positive environment.
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Ages 14+
Adult BJJ
Foundation, advanced, drill, and open mat sessions for adults who want better conditioning, sharper self-defense, and consistent progress on the mat.
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School Break
Summer Camp
Keep kids active, engaged, and around positive leadership during school breaks with training, teamwork, and supervised fun.
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Why Train Here
What Students Actually Walk Out With.
Most people start for one reason — fitness, confidence, self-defense, focus, or competition — then realize the biggest return is how training changes the rest of their week.
★★★★★
Best place to train in NJ area. Very friendly people and great facilities. I can strongly recommend no matter if you are beginner or you have some experience.Mateusz GlowinskiGoogle Review
★★★★★
Various family members have been attending for years. Great atmosphere and everyone feels like family. Plus always learning and getting better when coming.Dessie ThomasGoogle Review
★★★★★
Challenging and life changing, a solid instructor and good team atmosphere. The conditioning is great and the skills learned here have led to tournament wins.Kell RelentlessGoogle Review
Meet Your Coach
Tyrone Elijah
Owner & Head Instructor
Unleash your potential through martial arts.
Coach Elijah leads the academy with a clear mission: help students unlock positive change through martial arts. The environment is safe, positive, disciplined, and built to help people grow at every level.
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Strong instruction
Classes emphasize the details that help students understand what they are doing and why it works.
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Positive environment
Students are challenged, encouraged, and held to a high standard without feeling out of place.
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Growth mindset
The goal is not just better technique — it is better confidence, better habits, and better follow-through.
Visit EBJJ
Find Us On Stuyvesant Ave.
- Address
- 1330 Stuyvesant Ave
Union, New Jersey 07083 - Phone
- (908) 578-2522
- elijahtyrone@aol.com
- Class Hours
- Mon & Wed 9:00–10:00 AM & 5:15–8:15 PM · Tue 6:00–7:00 PM
Thu 6:30–8:30 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Sun 9:30–10:30 AM
Your First Class Starts Here
Ready To Step Onto The Mats?
Train in a welcoming academy built to help beginners and experienced students develop real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, confidence, and discipline.
- Beginner Friendly
- Kids and Adult Programs
- Professional Instruction
- Union, New Jersey