Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Systems 

 Mixed Martial Arts Academy * Solutions for Martial Arts Schools 


Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the premier training facility for Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu, KRU Muay Thai, MMA and Wrestling in Verona, New Jersey. Shihan Johnny Guerrero has been training martial arts for over 25 years. The Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu System Affiliates Program has grown extensively since it’s inception. At the Guerrero BJJ academy we teach our students how to defend themselves in a realistic self defense situation by using proven methods perfected by Carlos and Helio Gracie. We incorporate in our BJJ instruction both the philosophies of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Machado Jiu-Jitsu to give our students a very open minded and creative approach to BJJ training in a friendly and professional atmosphere.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide the most effective self-defense instruction in all of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut by giving our students the techniques needed to defend themselves in a realistic situation, were there are no rules, points, or time limits.  Our basic beginner program teaches jiu-jitsu as a method of realistic self-defense and personal development not as a tournament sport.  read more … 

Adult Programs

At Guerrero Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy we have a few programs for adults such as the Basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program specifically run for beginners to the art.  We have the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu intermediate/advanced Program for our higher ranks, a Wrestling Program, a Muay Thai Program, and our Black Belt Program which is for our elite students. Read More…

Youth Programs

Shihan Guerrero and his instructors have spent countless years studying under some of world’s most renown experts in the field of child psychology and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for children to create a program where all children no matter of what size, age, physical disability, or mental disability can effectively learn how to defend themselves and become a better person in life. Read More…