MARCELO GARCIA JIU JITSU ASSOCIATION
AsBury park’s home
for jiu jitsu
Real skill. No politics. No egos. Come train.
THE OFFER
FREE INTRO SESSION FOLLOWED by clAss
Start with a semi-private session with one of our instructors. Then jump in to our Jiu Jitsu Fundamentals class. No contract. No auto-renewal. No pressure. If you like it, you stay. If you don’t, we shake your hand and wish you well.
TRIED A GYM BEFORE AND IT WASN’T FOR YOU? READ THIS.
New to training
Perfect. Most of our members walked in with zero experience. Your first class is fundamentals, taught slowly, broken down step by step. No one is throwing you to the wolves.
NOT IN SHAPE
Also perfect. People get in shape because of jiu jitsu, not before starting it. The workout is built into the art. You’ll be doing things in month three you can’t imagine in week one.
DON’T FIT IN AT GYMS
You will here. No politics, no egos, no belt-chasing drama. We’ve got students who drove past three other schools to train with us. Real people, real training, real community.
Meet your coach
KEVIN “KROD” RODDY
Krod has been training jiu jitsu for 21 years and earned his black belt in 2010. Before he was running a school in Asbury Park, he was fighting in cages, 36 professional MMA fights, including bouts under Bellator, M1 Global, and Strikeforce. Reality Fighting Champion. Battlecage Extreme Champion. Cage Fury contender. Ring of Combat title contender.
That’s the resume. Here’s why it matters:
Krod has nothing left to prove. So when he steps on the mat with you, he’s not there to show off. He’s there to teach. No politics, no egos, no belt-chasing drama. Just real jiu jitsu, taught by someone who’s spent 21 years actually doing it. Whether you’ve trained for a decade or you’ve never stepped onto a mat in your life, you’ll get straight answers and honest coaching. That’s the school he built. That’s why people drive past three other academies to train here.
Asbury Park Jiu Jitsu is a member of the Marcelo Garcia Jiu Jitsu Association.
What STUDENTS Say
"Super legit. Lots of high level fighters here, but still totally welcoming to a hobbyist like me."
— Alex D., Google Local Guide“Kevin is super approachable and welcoming. They have an amazing group of women, and it’s all good vibes.”
— Tina S., Google Local Guide“The APJJ team is both a welcoming and challenging squad to roll with. Would highly recommend to visitors, parents, or anyone just looking to try BJJ for the first time.”
— Justin M.5.0 stars across 49 Google reviews
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Walk in.
get on the mat.
One free semi-private intro session with one of our instructors and a free class. No charge. No contract. No auto-renewal.
Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours to set up your first intro session + class.