Dante Rivera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Dante Rivera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers a Kids BJJ Program for children 5 years and older. The program includes basic Jiu-Jitsu skills, self defense skills, goal setting, strength, confidence, discipline, respect, and physical exercise. The academy also offers daily martial arts classes for adult and kids students at age- and skill-appropriate levels.

Programs

• Kids BJJ Program — children 5 years and older · Safe and friendly curriculum designed to teach basic Jiu-Jitsu skills and self defense skills; teaches goal setting, strength, confidence, discipline, respect, and physical exercise.
• Adult BJJ Program — Adult basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program promoting physical fitness, strength, confidence, self respect, and discipline.
• Adult MMA Program — Mixed martial arts classes taught using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Kickboxing.
• Adult and Kids BJJ Classes — daily · Daily martial arts classes appropriate to students age and skill level.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Daily martial arts classes appropriate to students age and skill level.
• Facility hours: Open today 05:00 pm – 09:00 pm

About the provider

Professor Dante Rivera is the Founder and Head Instructor at Dante Rivera Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who studied under Ricardo Almeida. His background includes being an IFL, Bellator, and UFC veteran, appearing on The Ultimate Fighter Season 7, winning multiple Grapplers Quest and NAGA championships, holding titles including Ring of Combat, Combat in the Cage, Cage Fury, Reality Fighting, and N.A.B.C. 185-lb Champion, and being inducted into the New Jersey State Martial Arts Hall of Fame with the Pioneer Fighter Award.

The training area is clean and sanitized for use. The academy provides a clean and safe atmosphere for guests and students. Come and try a free class today. The site mentions a free intro class.

Last updated October 31, 2026.