Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a premier martial arts academy located at 21 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road, Unit 106, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502. Founded in 2017, the academy offers structured instruction for kids, teens, and adults to build confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense skills. The business operates under Square Fitness LLC DBA Montgomery BJJ and emphasizes a supportive environment where beginners are coached rather than tested.

The owner and head professor is Miguel Benitez, a third-degree black belt under Tom DeBlass. He began training in 2007 at Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has served as the Head Referee for ADCC North America. He is also CPR and First Aid certified and background checked, ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.

The academy offers Gi and No-Gi classes for ages 3 to 40+, along with dedicated yoga and mobility sessions. There are specific programs for adults and masters, youth from age 3 to 17, and tots. Every class is taught with care and intention, focusing on building confidence and discipline safely.

The website outlines four specific worries: getting hurt, being out of shape, looking inexperienced, and not fitting in. The academy answers these with controlled training, appropriate pacing, clear instruction, and supportive coaching. Beginners are coached, not tested, ensuring a safe introduction to the sport.

To get started, visitors can claim a free trial class online or by calling 609-355-7500. After signing the waiver online, students are greeted at the door by Professor Miguel or a coach. The first class includes a five-minute warm-up with Jiu-Jitsu-inspired movements before pairing with a senior student.

Students train from Montgomery, Skillman, Princeton, Hillsborough, Belle Mead, Rocky Hill, Kendall Park, Franklin Park, Cedar Grove, and Heathcote. The academy speaks both English and Spanish to accommodate its diverse community. Students travel from these specific towns to attend classes at the Belle Mead location.

Professor Miguel met Tom DeBlass in 2007 at Ricardo Almeida Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The academy has hosted notable guests including Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, Luke Griffith, and Tom DeBlass himself. Coach Max Greenberg, a brown belt and 2024 IBJJF New York Open champion, also coaches at the academy.

The front desk is open Monday from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Sunday is closed. Visitors are encouraged to sign the waiver online before visiting during these hours.

The academy's motto is 'The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.' This philosophy reflects their focus on teamwork, mutual protection, and individual growth within a supportive group. The wolf on their logo symbolizes this balance between individual strength and collective support.

The academy uses a beginner-safe approach by design, addressing common fears like getting hurt or looking inexperienced. Techniques are taught slowly and clearly step by step, with intensity increasing only as understanding improves. Most new students feel supported by this structured, non-intimidating environment.

Professor Miguel is CPR and First Aid certified, and all coaches are background checked. The academy emphasizes controlled training where intensity increases only as understanding improves. This ensures that even those who are not athletes can progress safely at their own pace.

To sign up, users must sign the waiver online before their first class. The academy operates on a digital platform where students can claim offers and request information. The website uses Square Fitness LLC DBA Montgomery BJJ as its legal entity.

Adult classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, while youth classes follow a similar schedule with Saturday sessions from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. The academy also offers front desk hours for visitors to meet the team and learn more about the programs.

You can reach Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by phone at +1 609-355-7500.

The official website of Montgomery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is montgomerybjj.com.