About us

Our Mission

Empowering Lives Through Martial Arts Excellence

Welcome to Abrecea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. “Our mission at Abrecea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is to provide a supportive and challenging environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can achieve their full potential through the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We strive to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth, while promoting discipline, respect, and self-awareness. Our goal is to build a community of dedicated practitioners who embody the values of perseverance, resilience, and self-improvement, both on and off the mat.”

Our Story

Abrecea Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy was founded by the Abrecea brothers Raymond & Ryan Abrecea in 2014, passionate and experienced practitioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With more than 20 years of experience in the art, The Abrecea brothers have dedicated their life to sharing the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of Jiu Jitsu with others. Our academy is a reflection of this passion, and we are committed to helping our students achieve their full potential.

Our Values

Discipline

We believe that discipline is the foundation of success in Jiu Jitsu and in life.

Respect

We respect each other, our instructors, and our art.

Self-Improvement

We strive to improve ourselves every day, both on and off the mat.

Community

We are a family, and we support each other every step of the way.

Our Instructors

Our instructors are experienced and certified black belts who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. With years of experience in teaching and application on the mats, they have the knowledge and expertise to guide you every step of the way.

Our Facility

Our academy is located in 40 South Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ 07621 and features a state-of-the-art training facility with 1500 Sq. Ft. of training area. We take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all our students.

Our Programs

We offer a variety of programs for adults, children, and families, including beginner classes, advanced classes, kids’ classes, competition team, etc.

Join Our Community

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, we invite you to join our community of dedicated martial artists. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a free trial class!

OUR PROGRAMS

KIDS BJJ (AGE 5 TO 13)

Kids – building confidence and body awareness.

The children and teens curriculum is designed around building coordination, body awareness, basic concepts and techniques in a fun and engaging manner. More advanced techniques are gradually introduced. Control and technique within a competition-approved structure is emphasized.

Classes are 60 minutes and structured around a fun warm-up, a lesson in technique, games for mobility and problem-solving, and partner practice.

ALL LEVEL BJJ (AGE 14 +)

Fundamentals – laying the foundation.

This program marks the beginning of your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Students will learn to focus on mobility, coordination, body awareness, basic concepts, and beginning techniques. More advanced techniques are gradually introduced. Drilling and live training are emphasized with a focus on positional control and technique.
Classes are 90 minutes and structured around a warm-up, lessons in technique, and partner training practice.