About Wisdom
Culture
Wisdom Martial Arts is a family-friendly, safe, and welcoming environment dedicated to helping every student become the best Jiu Jitsu practitioner they can be. While we encourage competition as a valuable learning experience, it is never required for promotion.
Our program emphasizes a deep technical understanding of Jiu Jitsu, ensuring students can succeed in the sport regardless of their personal goals, whether competition, self-defense, fitness, or personal growth. We are committed to cultivating a community of trusted training partners, promoting safe, respectful training while maintaining the intensity and focus of a true combat sport.
The art
What is Jiu Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a submission-based grappling martial art and self-defense system that emphasizes technique, leverage, and strategy over size or strength, making it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. Submission-based grappling focuses on controlling an opponent through positioning, balance, and movement, with the goal of safely applying techniques such as joint locks and chokeholds to gain a submission rather than relying on strikes.
Through structured training and live practice, students learn how to defend themselves, solve problems under pressure, and remain calm in challenging situations. Jiu Jitsu builds physical strength, flexibility, and endurance while developing mental focus, confidence, and resilience, offering not just an effective form of self-defense, but a lifelong journey of personal growth, discipline, and community.
The sport
What is the IBJJF?
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) is the world's leading organization for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, setting the rules, standards, and structure that define the sport at every level—much like an Olympic governing body. For someone new to martial arts, this matters because it ensures that what you're learning is legitimate, safe, and part of a proven system used worldwide. IBJJF tournaments bring together the best athletes on the planet, making it the ultimate benchmark for skill and excellence, and schools that follow IBJJF standards provide students with a clear path for progression, from beginner to advanced. That means when you train in an IBJJF-aligned program, you're not just learning techniques—you're gaining real, battle-tested skills, building confidence, and becoming part of a global community rooted in discipline, respect, and continuous improvement. Coach Anthony is an IBJJF accredited athlete.
Built for training
Facility
Wisdom Jiu Jitsu Academy is conveniently located just off Route 10 in Randolph, New Jersey, inside a 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility designed to support serious training and a welcoming community. Our modern front desk and waiting area offer comfortable seating, easy access to program information, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the academy, along with a separate viewing area where friends and family can watch classes in session.
The academy features top-of-the-line private men's and women's locker rooms equipped with showers and essential hygiene amenities for training, while our brand-new Fuji mats are cleaned daily and deep-cleaned regularly to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
At Wisdom Jiu Jitsu Academy, safety, cleanliness, and excellence are top priorities, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-level, technical instruction from world-class Jiu Jitsu and Judo athletes and highly trained instructors, creating an environment where students can train, grow, and thrive.
Train well together
Rules
New students are welcome to enjoy three free trial classes before committing to a membership. A Gi is not required during trial classes, and we offer custom Wisdom Gis for purchase once you join.
- Shower before and after class.
- Keep fingernails and toenails trimmed.
- Wash Gi and No Gi training gear after every use.
- Wear a rash guard under the Gi.
- Show respect to one another, both on and off the mats.
- Appropriate footwear is required throughout the facility: shoes are permitted in the welcome area, sandals are required in locker rooms and showers, and no footwear of any kind is allowed on the mats.
- Use the designated foot-sanitizing station before stepping onto the mats.
