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David Branch Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Hoboken, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dbjjhoboken.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 739-9951
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–1 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–1 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Highly reccomend for all skill levels, there are great classes for beginners too!”
“I have to have my guard up when I visit any gym as a woman, but I felt totally safe here.”
“All professors and coaches have a passion for the combat sports and world champion & former UFC fighter Professor David is a master of the self-defense art.”
“All professors and coaches have a passion for the combat sports and world champion & former UFC fighter Professor David is a master of the self-defense art.”
“Great kids program too - now the whole family does it.”
Other martial arts here
“As for instruction, David Branch is a Renzo Gracie/John Danaher BJJ Black Belt, a 2x WSOF champ and former #7 ranked UFC middleweight, it doesn’t get anymore legit than that.”
“Really wide range of instructors that have expertise in different martial arts such as bjj judo wrestling muy thai and overall mma training.”
“Really wide range of instructors that have expertise in different martial arts such as bjj judo wrestling muy thai and overall mma training.”
“Really wide range of instructors that have expertise in different martial arts such as bjj judo wrestling muy thai and overall mma training.”
What members say
“World class instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai and plenty of classes to fit any schedule.”
“Highly reccomend for all skill levels, there are great classes for beginners too!”
“The staff and students are very friendly and accommodating, it's very much a family style atompshere.”
“As for instruction, David Branch is a Renzo Gracie/John Danaher BJJ Black Belt, a 2x WSOF champ and former #7 ranked UFC middleweight, it doesn’t get anymore legit than that.”
“All professors and coaches have a passion for the combat sports and world champion & former UFC fighter Professor David is a master of the self-defense art.”
“The free class is well worth it to get a feel since you are in an actual class and learning right away.”
From the reviews
David and this place changed my life. I was never able to stick with an exercise routine. At 40 years old I took my first Jiu Jitsu class here and now almost 2 years later I’m a blue belt and train consistently 3-4 times a week. It’s not only helped me physically but the mental aspects can’t be overstated enough.
I’ve been training here for over two years and it’s become my second home. Dave is as legit as it gets and the quality of instruction from the rest of the team is incredible as well. Add onto that an amazing community of members and you have a truly special place in DBJJ.
World class instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Muay Thai and plenty of classes to fit any schedule. All professors and coaches have a passion for the combat sports and world champion & former UFC fighter Professor David is a master of the self-defense art. Great kids program too - now the whole family does it.
Best gym ever! I visted here for my vacation, so I contacted to coach by whatsapp (he replied in an hour). Everybody welcomed me, and the mood was so chill for visitors. If anybody is going to train in Jersey, you will find the right place.
New to muay thai? Start at David Branch Jiu Jitsu
David Branch Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at David Branch Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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