BJJ · Beginner
White Belt
New studentsA structured introduction to Jiu Jitsu fundamentals designed to help beginners build confidence, safety, and a strong technical foundation.
World-Class Jiu Jitsu.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Clifton, NJ
World-Class Jiu Jitsu in Clifton, NJ. Built on discipline. Driven by community. High-level Gi & No-Gi instruction for beginners and competitors alike — your trial class is free.
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- All Levels
- Beginner to Pro
Programs
Find the right mat for you
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
BJJ · All Levels
Fundamentals
All levelsEssential techniques and core concepts that connect positions, strategy, and skill development for students at every level.
BJJ · Gi & No-Gi
Adult Gi & No-Gi
Adults · All levelsTechnical, high-level training in both traditional Gi and fast-paced No-Gi grappling to expand your versatility and strategic understanding.
BJJ · Advanced
Competition
Dedicated athletesAdvanced training for dedicated athletes who want to sharpen their skills, elevate performance, and prepare for high-level competition.
Kids BJJ
Kids Gi & No-Gi
KidsJiu Jitsu classes that help kids build confidence, discipline, respect, and resilience in a positive, structured environment.
BJJ · Beginner
90 Day Foundation Program
New studentsCommit to 90 days of consistent training and create the foundation that changes everything.
About
Why train at Bones Jiu Jitsu
At Bones Jiu Jitsu, we are a community committed to developing high-level skill in a family-friendly, character-driven environment. Our culture is rooted in discipline, hard work, and attention to detail — using every class as an opportunity to grow not just as athletes, but as people. Led by a Black Belt World Champion Professor, our academy delivers world-class instruction structured to develop both serious competitors and dedicated hobbyists. Whether your goal is the podium or personal progress, our comprehensive training system ensures every student steadily builds technical excellence, confidence, and resilience. Located at 247 Crooks Ave in Clifton, NJ, the academy offers roughly 2,000 square feet of dedicated training space, a separate lifting area for strength and conditioning, locker rooms, and ample parking. Here, competitors and hobbyists share the same foundation and the same mission: progress. Train with purpose. Improve every day. Grow stronger together.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Bones Jiu Jitsu, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Coaches
Learn from people who care
Devhonte "Bones" Johnson
Black BeltFounder and head coach. A black belt under Professor Murilo Santana with 14 years of experience, Devhonte is a World, Pan American, and European champion and a veteran of the sport's biggest stages — UFC BJJ, ADCC, Polaris Pro, WNO, and BJJ Stars. He founded Bones Jiu Jitsu with a clear mission: create an academy where high-level skill development and strong character go hand in hand. His competitive success shaped the school's structure and culture, and that standard now extends to every coach on the mats.
Emily Harris
Coach at Bones Jiu Jitsu. Part of a coaching team of active, high-level competitors who break down elite experience into clear, practical instruction for students of every level.
Anthony Silva
Coach at Bones Jiu Jitsu with over 20 years in grappling and martial arts. A decorated competitor — Nogi Worlds bronze at blue belt, Gi & Nogi American National titles at purple, and multiple IBJJF open weight/absolute titles plus a 3rd-place IBJJF Pans Nogi finish at brown belt.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
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Contact
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Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
- Address
- 247 Crooks Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
- Phone
- 201-292-3641
- Bonesjiujitsu@gmail.com
Free trial
7 Free Classes. Zero Pressure.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
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