Iron Army Academy

Iron Army Academy offers Little Champs Jiu-Jitsu and Little Champs Muay Thai for ages 46, along with Champs Jiu-Jitsu, Champs Muay Thai, and Champs BJJ No-GI for ages 716. The schedule includes after-school kids classes, and the kids classes run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at listed class times.

Programs

• Little Champs Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 4–6 · Thursday 4:25–5:00 PM; Tuesday 4:25–5:00 PM
• Champs Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 7–16 · Thursday 6:00–6:45 PM; Saturday 10:00–10:45 AM; Monday 5:00–5:45 PM; Tuesday 6:00–6:45 PM
• Little Champs Muay Thai — Ages 4–6 · Monday 4:25–5:00 PM; Wednesday 4:25–5:00 PM · Kids Muay Thai program listed in the schedule.
• Champs Muay Thai — Ages 7–16 · Thursday 5:00–5:45 PM; Monday 6:00–6:45 PM; Tuesday 5:00–5:45 PM · Kids Muay Thai program. The page says it includes footwork, pad work, conditioning, technical striking in a controlled environment, and coaching that is hard and safe.
• Adult BJJ — Adults 17+ · Thursday 5:00–6:00 PM; Monday 12:00–1:00 PM; Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM · Adult gi and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu for all levels, from first-timers to competitors.
• Adult Muay Thai — Adults 17+ · Thursday 6:00–7:00 PM; Monday 5:00–6:00 PM; Tuesday 6:00–7:00 PM; Wednesday 9:30–10:30 AM; Saturday 10:00–11:00 AM · Adult Muay Thai for all levels. The page says it includes pad rounds, bag work, clinch, technical sparring for those who want it, and conditioning with no fight obligation.
• Adult MMA — Adults 17+ · Thursday 7:00–8:00 PM; Tuesday 7:00–8:00 PM; Friday 6:00–7:30 PM · Adult MMA listed as a complete game blending wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and striking.
• MMA All-Access — Adults 17+ · All-access MMA program where every class on the schedule is included.
• Adult BJJ No-Gi — Adults 17+ · Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM; Wednesday 6:00–7:00 PM; Wednesday 6:00–7:00 AM; Friday 6:00–7:00 PM · Adult no-gi Jiu-Jitsu program listed in the schedule.
• Adult BJJ Basic — Adults 17+ · Monday 5:00–6:00 PM; Wednesday 7:00–8:00 PM · Adult BJJ Basic listed in the schedule.
• Adult BJJ No-Gi Advanced — Adults 17+ · Friday 6:00–7:00 PM · Adult BJJ No-Gi Advanced listed in the schedule.
• Champs BJJ No-GI — Ages 7–16 · Saturday 10:00–10:45 AM · Kids BJJ no-gi class listed in the schedule.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Kids after school; adults in the evening; classes run all week on Mats 1 and 2; open classes are available to first-timers and members can show up.
• Facility hours: Monday–Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 PM; Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Sunday closed

About the provider

Iron Army Academy says it was founded by Toms River's own Frankie Edgar and is built for local kids and parents. Frankie Edgar is listed as Founder and UFC Hall of Famer, and his credentials include former UFC Lightweight Champion of the World, 4x NCAA Division I All-American with 120 collegiate wins, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Ricardo Almeida. The site also says it has community and team events.

No commitment; no hard sell afterward; partners are matched by size and level; class schedules are shown by age group and level; kids and adults train in the same room under one roof; the site says rank is earned through consistency.

What families say

“My daughter is 9 and absolutely loves the academy. She's grown passionate about BJJ and Muay Thai, and looks forward to every class with all of her instructors. Professor Frankie and Coach V are second to none in how they run their respective programs.” — Chris Igoe, Parent

“I'm new to BJJ. I've been wanting to start training forever but was honestly intimidated. Finally went in for a trial class and was blown away by how welcoming and friendly everyone was. I am addicted now and go 4–5 days a week. My only regret is waiting so long.” — Ryan M, Adult student

“Both my children attend the Iron Academy. My daughter's discipline and focus are on another level. She has incredible confidence in herself. Frankie and Renee have built a serious but fun environment for all ages. They bring family value and teamwork.” — The Hayabusa, Parent of two

Last updated October 29, 2026.