Maplewood · New Jersey
American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood
530 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
About American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood
American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood is a family-run dojo in Maplewood, New Jersey and a club of the American Jiu Jitsu Federation, teaching the scenario-based self-defense system founded by O'Sensei Joe Puleio. Classes run in three streams — kids (3rd-5th graders, self-defense and anti-bullying), teens and young adults, and adults — on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, and the school explicitly does not encourage a competitive environment. It is owned by head instructor Shihan Tony Avila, a fifth-degree black belt who has trained students since 1994 and taught law enforcement officers and Department of Homeland Security field agents, alongside co-owner Sensei Dara Avila; Sensei Ed Tall also runs women's intro courses and self-defense seminars, and Sifu Rick Little teaches tai chi basics.
Pricing
Programs
- Gi
- Kids
- Beginners
- Women's
- Self-Defense
Schedule
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Instructors
Lineage: Joe Puleio
Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood offer gi or no-gi classes?+
American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood offers gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.
Who is the head instructor at American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood?+
The head instructor is Tony Avila, a black belt with lineage through Joe Puleio.
Does American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, American Jiu Jitsu of Maplewood offers a dedicated program for children.