Jiu jitsu for all ages
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Clifton, NJ
Beginners welcome from day one. Your first class is free.
- 4.9 / 164 reviews
- on Google
- Ages 4 and up
- kids through adults
- 2x ADCC Open Champion
- head instructor
Right now at the gym
Is the mat open?
This updates itself from our real class schedule, so you always know what is running next and who is coaching it. Walk in, or book your free class and we will save you a spot.
Start here
Two doors in
Whichever one is you, the first class is free and nobody trains alone on day one.
Ages 4-13
Kids Jiu Jitsu
A structured, disciplined room where your child builds confidence, focus, and real grappling skill. Coaches who compete, watching every kid, every class.
Ages 14+
Adult Training
Never trained? Good — most people start exactly where you are. You will be looked after from your first class, at a pace you set, by coaches who have done it at the top.
Why Immortals
The difference is who is on the mat
Every instructor has fought, not just taught.
Trained at Renzo Gracie Academy under John Danaher.
Live sparring after every class.
A room where a first-timer and a competitor train side by side.
What we train
Six ways onto the mat
- Kids
Kids Jiu Jitsu
Grappling for ages 4 to 13, split into Minis and Juniors.
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No Gi Jiu Jitsu
Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, trained no-gi — faster, sweatier, closest to wrestling and MMA.
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Kids Kickboxing
Striking fundamentals, fitness, and focus for kids — on pads, not each other.
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Muay Thai
Stand-up striking — punches, kicks, elbows, knees — with a world champion.
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Wrestling
Takedowns, top control, and the base that wins every grappling exchange.
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Open Mat
Unstructured training time to drill, roll, and put the week together.
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Never trained before?
Your first class, start to finish
Walking into a fight gym is intimidating. Here is exactly what happens, so nothing about it is a surprise.
- 01
Book your free class
Pick a class that fits your week and claim your free session. No card, no commitment — just tell us you're coming.
- 02
Show up early, wear anything
Arrive about 15 minutes early in a t-shirt and shorts. A coach greets you, shows you around, and pairs you with someone friendly.
- 03
Learn, drill, and roll
You'll warm up, learn one clear technique, drill it, then try light supervised rounds. You leave knowing something you didn't walk in with.
Sultan of Strangles
2x ADCC Open Champion · IBJJF Pan American Champion
Who's teaching you
Learn from people who have done it
Immortals was founded by Mike Rakshan. Mike Rakshan's career began at Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City, training under John Danaher in a room that produced world champions including Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, and Georges St-Pierre. The striking program is led by Ognjen Topic, a three-time Muay Thai World Champion.
2x ADCC Open Champion
2022, 2023
IBJJF Pan American Champion
2024
2x IBJJF Worlds Silver
2021, 2022
The room speaks for itself
Rated 4.9 by members
“Couldn't recommend a better Jiujitsu academy. As far as professionalism goes this school is unmatched... The culture they have created at Immortals is like a family.”
“Every martial arts school talks the talk but only a few walk the walk. If you want battle-tested techniques, Immortals Jiu Jitsu is where you should be.”
“Amazing place to train for first timers or bjj vets... All the coaches are willing to help you at the drop of a hat and very nice/patient especially for newbies like me.”
Find the room
One gym, in Clifton
We are a single independent gym on Scoles Ave — not a franchise. Walk in, watch a class, or book your free trial and we will have a coach waiting for you.
- Address
- 199 Scoles Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
- Phone
- (201) 815-7066
Mat hours
- Monday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Your first class is free
Come see what a real gym feels like
No experience needed, no pressure, no contract. Book your free trial and walk onto the mat in Clifton this week.
199 Scoles Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012