Red Belt Star Professor John Machado & Sensei Guerrero

Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Verona, New Jersey is dedicated to the highest quality of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Marial Arts, Women's Self Defense, and Children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction in the area of Cedar Grove, Montclair, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Verona, Essex County, & Northern New Jersey.  We are the Official New Jersey Representative of Legendary 8th Degree Black Belt World Champion Rigan Machado & Top Rigan Machado Black Belt Professor Marcos Santos, and we are the first and only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in New Jersey that is affiliated with the International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

We teach our students how to defend themselves in a realistic self defense situation by using the proven methods of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu system created by Grand Master Carlos Gracie and Grand Master Helio Gracie. We incorporate in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction both the philosophies of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Machado Jiu-Jitsu to give our student a very open minded and creative approach to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.

We are committed to continually enhancing our programs to address exercises, drills, safety tips and a realistic approach to self-defense.  We offer a flexible schedule with Morning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, Afternoon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, and Night Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes to satisfy your thirst for knowledge at anytime of the day. We employ full time instructors whose sole purpose is to continue the advancement of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the Academy and for the student. We “Build Confidence Through Achievement” and provide an environment conducive to positive relationships, fostering self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect.

Ever wanted to learn a martial art?
Never had enough time?
Want to Build self confidence?
Can you spare 30 minutes to learn a new skill?

Guerrero BJJ & MMA Academy offers a variety of training programs, an Online Store for secure purchasing of uniforms and training gear, and Virtual Training through our members area.  For more specific information about Guerrero BJJ & MMA Academy, please visit the School Locations page, School Instructors page, or just Contact Us.

Although we honor Martial Arts traditions that go back centuries, we are dynamic and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enthuse and excite our students.

We are a family here and as the famous Machado Jiu-Jitsu saying goes...

 "Leave your egos at the door"