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Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Chokelab BJJ in Harrison, NJ offers safe, beginner-friendly training for all ages. Build confidence, gain real skills, and experience top-level coaching.
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Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Harrison, NJ provides world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for kids, teens, and adults. Under the guidance of Professor Josef Manuel and our team of expert black belt instructors, students learn practical self-defense skills, build confidence, and prepare for competition BJJ at the highest levels. We offer kids classes, beginner-friendly programs, and advanced training designed to help every student reach their goals—whether it’s fitness, self-defense, or excelling in tournaments. Serving Harrison, Kearny, Newark, and the surrounding Northern New Jersey communities, Chokelab Jiu-Jitsu Academy is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and motivating environment for the entire family

24 Seconds. One Snap Down. One Armbar. One Victory.At the Talk Bout Submission Only event in Elkton, Maryland, Jayden sh...
09/27/2026

24 Seconds. One Snap Down. One Armbar. One Victory.

At the Talk Bout Submission Only event in Elkton, Maryland, Jayden showcased the results of his hard work, dedication, and preparation by securing a victory in just 24 seconds.

Before stepping onto the mats, Jayden and Professor Josef Manuel worked together on a game plan designed to capitalize on early opportunities. When the match began, Jayden executed a perfectly timed snap down from a collar tie, immediately taking control of the action before transitioning seamlessly into an armbar submission for the finish.

While the match lasted only 24 seconds, the performance was the result of countless hours of training, drilling, learning, and growing both on and off the mats.

We are incredibly proud of Jayden for representing Team Chokelab with confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship. Victories are exciting, but watching our students develop character, resilience, and belief in themselves is what makes moments like these truly special.

Please join us in congratulating Jayden on an outstanding performance! 👏

FIRST TIME EVER IN NEW JERSEY. 🚨For the very first time, two-time IBJJF World Champion and current featherweight king, C...
09/25/2026

FIRST TIME EVER IN NEW JERSEY. 🚨

For the very first time, two-time IBJJF World Champion and current featherweight king, Cole Abate, is stepping onto our mats to share the exact patented techniques that took him to the absolute top of the grappling world.

This isn’t just a seminar. It goes down on October 24th at 10:30 AM, which also marks our official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at our new home (438 Bergen Street). We are breaking in the brand-new room with world-level greatness, and the energy in this room is going to be electric.

Mat space for a champion of Cole’s caliber is strictly limited and once word gets out, these slots will not last. Do not watch this one from the sidelines wishing you were on the mat. All teams are welcome!

Secure your spot right now before registration opens to the general public:

👉 Link to register. https://shorturl.at/pvT5I

Huge day out on the competition mats for Team Chokelab! 🥇🥇🥇🥈We sent three of our dedicated competitors into the arena to...
08/23/2026

Huge day out on the competition mats for Team Chokelab! 🥇🥇🥇🥈

We sent three of our dedicated competitors into the arena today to put it all on the line, and they walked away with an incredible haul: 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver!

Adiel Araya put on an absolute masterclass of technical skill and composure to secure GOLD.

Julio dominated his division from start to finish, putting on a clinic and winning his match 33 - 4 to take home GOLD.

Dylan fought with incredible heart and grit all day long, earning a hard-fought Silver Medal and showing true resilience.

Medals are amazing, but watching our students step up, face their nerves, and apply everything they’ve trained for is the real reward. This is what the Chokelab standard is all about—building character, discipline, and unbreakable confidence.

So proud of these young men and the work they put in every single day on our mats. Oss! 🥋🔥

08/10/2026

The Lock & Key Method. One word, one rule, zero confusion for your kid. Pick a word only you and your child know. If someone ever says “it’s an emergency, your parents sent me, come with me”, that word is the price of admission. No word, no go.

Pick your word tonight. Save this so you don’t forget.

Why Kids Need Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu More Than iPadsTechnology isn't the enemy. Most kids use tablets, phones, and computer...
07/22/2026

Why Kids Need Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu More Than iPads

Technology isn't the enemy. Most kids use tablets, phones, and computers, and there's certainly a place for them.

But if parents had to choose between another hour on a screen or another hour on the mats, the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are hard to ignore.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches confidence.
Confidence isn't downloaded—it's earned. Every technique learned, every challenge overcome, and every goal achieved helps children believe in themselves.

🧠 BJJ teaches kids how to solve problems under pressure.
Often called "human chess," Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches children to think critically, adapt, and stay calm when faced with difficult situations.

💪 BJJ builds resilience.
On the mats, children learn that setbacks aren't failures—they're opportunities to learn, improve, and come back stronger.

🤝 BJJ creates friendships, discipline, and respect.
Instead of spending another hour scrolling, children build meaningful relationships, learn accountability, and become part of a positive community.

🛡️ BJJ teaches children how to protect themselves.
While every parent hopes their child never has to defend themselves, confidence, awareness, and practical self-defense skills are lessons that can last a lifetime.

At Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Harrison, NJ, the goal has never been just to teach children how to grapple.

The mission is to help them become confident, disciplined, respectful, and resilient young people who are prepared for life's challenges—both on and off the mats.

One hour on an iPad teaches children to consume.

One hour in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches them who they can become.

📍 Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
756 Harrison Ave • Harrison, NJ

07/20/2026

You can teach technique. You can’t teach this kind of focus. We are so proud of how hard Aurora works every single session.

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you see the potential too.

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07/13/2026

GOLD IN TRENTON! 🥇🏆

Huge congratulations to Team Chokelab’s Gene Gershman for his dominant performance at the JJWL in Trenton, NJ!

In a challenging Round Robin bracket, Gene showed exactly what it means to be a Chokelab competitor. From start to finish, he displayed total control, tactical calculation, and the high-level technical dominance we train for every day.

This victory is a direct result of Gene’s unwavering dedication to the Chokelab system under the guidance of Professor Josef Manuel. We are incredibly proud to have him representing the Team Chokelab name on the competition circuit.

Onward and upward! 👊

Want to sharpen your skills and join a championship-caliber team? Click the link in our bio to book your risk-free trial.

07/10/2026

We won’t always be there to protect our kids. That’s the hard truth every parent has to sit with. So instead of hoping nothing ever happens, prepare them for the day you’re not standing next to them.

I call it the S.A.F.E. Exit Method, four things every kid should know:

Spot it. A safe adult never asks a child for help. Not for directions, not for a lost dog, not for nothing. If an adult they don’t know asks them for help, that’s the red flag.

Avoid it. If a stranger asks “are you here alone,” the answer is always no. Teach them to lie and point to a random adult and say that’s my mom or my dad’s right there.

Flee it. If something feels wrong, they don’t wait to find out why. Run, scream, fight, make noise. Manners don’t matter when their safety is on the line.

Escape to safety. Get to a trusted adult, no matter what it takes.

Our job isn’t to raise fearful kids. It’s to raise prepared ones. Kids who trust their instincts and know exactly what to do until they can get to safety.

Save this. Talk to your kids about it this week. It could be the difference one day.

07/05/2026

If your De La Riva guard feels heavy, slow, or easy to smash you are missing the critical engine that makes the position work. In this video, Chokelab Academy Head Instructor Josef Manuel shatters the standard “sport” approach to the De La Riva and demonstrates a dynamic, high-leverage sweep that uses your opponent’s own momentum against them.

Most practitioners make the fatal mistake of trying to force the sweep using pure upper-body muscle. Watch closely at the mark to see the exact foot placement Professor Josef uses to instantly delete his opponent’s base. Once you understand this micro-adjustment, the sweep requires almost zero effort.

Stop collecting disorganized techniques and start building elite, systematic leverage.

👇 UPGRADE YOUR JIU-JITSU SYSTEMS 👇
We teach BJJ as a cognitive science, not a trial-by-fire. Whether you are looking to master tactical control or build a bulletproof game, step onto the mats with us in Harrison, NJ.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your consultation and claim your trial spot at Chokelab Academy today!

07/04/2026

Why This BJJ Academy Feels Different — Student Testimony | Julio Guerrero

From the moment Julio Guerrero walked through our doors, he noticed something different. In this month's student testimony, Julio shares his honest experience training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Chokelab Academy— from the respect and support of the coaches and teammates, to the cleanliness of the facility, to a culture built around helping every student reach their goals.

If you've ever wondered what sets a great BJJ academy apart from the rest, this is it: community, discipline, and real progress.

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Address

438 Bergen Street
Harrison, NJ
07029

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19734457796

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