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AllStar Martial Arts — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Kids Programs
Essex County

Martial Arts in Maplewood, NJ

About fifteen minutes via Springfield Avenue to a full Gi and No-Gi program.

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Why Maplewood / South Orange families drive to AllStar

15 Minutes — Worth The Drive

AllStar Martial Arts is a family-owned school at 1166 West Chestnut St in Union — about fifteen minutes from Maplewood via Springfield Avenue, with free parking. Running since 2011 under Coach Jamal Patterson, a 4th-degree Renzo Gracie black belt, ADCC veteran and former pro MMA fighter (IFL, Bellator). We offer Gi and No-Gi BJJ, Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA, plus kids classes.

If you commute through Newark Penn or the Morris & Essex line, the 6, 7 or 8 PM classes work — and the first two weeks are free.

What we teach

Programs Available to Maplewood Families

Adult BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults 16+. Renzo Gracie lineage. Beginners welcome.

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Adult Muay Thai

Real pad work, serious cardio, no fluff. The Art of 8 Limbs.

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Adult MMA

Coached by an IFL & Bellator veteran. Real integration of all three disciplines.

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Lions (Kids 7–13)

Confidence, discipline, bullyproofing — through real BJJ.

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Cubs (Kids 4–6)

Age-appropriate fun + structure. Confidence, listening, coordination.

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The coach

Why Lineage Actually Matters

I'm Jamal Patterson. I trained directly under Renzo Gracie at his academy in New York. I'm an ADCC veteran and pro MMA fighter — fought in the IFL and Bellator, won the UWC light heavyweight title on a first-round guillotine. I graduated from Colgate. I've been coaching at AllStar in Union since 2011.

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Renzo Gracie
Black Belt
ADCC
Veteran
UWC
Light Heavy
Champion
2011
In Union
Since
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If you know Maplewood

You Know These Spots — We're A Short Drive From All Of Them

📍 Maplewood Village📍 Memorial Park📍 South Mountain Reservation📍 Maplewood Train Station
Nearby

Other Towns We Serve

Millburn → Springfield →
Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the gym from Maplewood? +
About 15 minutes via Springfield Avenue. Free parking on-site at 1166 West Chestnut St.
What's included in the free trial? +
Two weeks of unlimited classes — adults can try BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA. Kids can try Cubs (4–6) or Lions (7–13). Use of a gi and gear during the trial. Pre-class consultation with Coach Jamal or a senior instructor. No card required to start.
What if my kid has never trained? +
Most kids walk in untrained. We have a structured beginner curriculum. The first few classes are about getting comfortable. By month two, your kid is part of the room.
Will I be the only beginner? +
No. There are always new students starting. We pair beginners with experienced training partners who guide rather than test. The room is calibrated for it.
I'm in my 40s/50s — too late? +
We have students in their 50s and 60s. BJJ rewards technique over strength, so age is less of a factor than people assume. You set the pace.
Do you have evening classes? +
Yes. Adult classes at 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM most weekdays, plus Saturday morning. Built around working schedules and NYC commutes.
How do I sign up? +
Fill out the form on this page or call (908) 341-1131. We'll text you to confirm a class time.

Two Weeks Free — Maplewood Families Welcome

Show up. Bring water. We'll handle the rest. No commitment, no pressure.

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