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AllStar Martial Arts — Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Kids Program
Essex County

Martial Arts in Millburn, NJ

Twelve minutes from Short Hills. The wealth is real — but real coaching doesn't come from a luxury mall.

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Why Millburn / Short Hills families drive to AllStar

12 Minutes — Worth The Drive

Short Hills has the mall, the train, and the highest-LTV families in the state. What it doesn't have is a Renzo Gracie lineage school inside its borders. So Millburn / Short Hills parents do what affluent parents do everywhere: they research, they drive a few minutes, they pick the best option. We've coached Millburn kids from Cubs through Lions and into adult classes. We've trained Short Hills professionals after their NYC commute. The drive is twelve minutes. The decision is whether the coaching is worth that — and the answer is yes.

Short Hills professionals don't need another expensive workout. They need a skill that compounds. BJJ does that — and twelve minutes down Vauxhall is a small price for the only Renzo Gracie black belt in the area.

What we teach

Programs Available to Millburn 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 Millburn

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

📍 The Mall at Short Hills📍 Taylor Park📍 Millburn Train Station📍 Paper Mill Playhouse
Nearby

Other Towns We Serve

Springfield → Maplewood →
Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the gym from Millburn? +
About 12 minutes down Vauxhall Road. 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 — Millburn Families Welcome

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

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