We are a privately held company in Maplewood, NJ.

Bodega Jiu-Jitsu, founded in late 2022 by lifelong martial artists Kyvann Gonzalez and Chas Makk, was born out of a shared passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a vision to create a unique training academy. As close friends and training partners, their shared dream of opening a school became reality when they realized their values and goals perfectly aligned. Bodega Jiu-Jitsu stands out as a No-Gi only academy, offering cutting-edge instruction tailored to meet the needs of every practitioner—fro...

Bodega Jiu-Jitsu, founded in late 2022 by lifelong martial artists Kyvann Gonzalez and Chas Makk, was born out of a shared passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a vision to create a unique training academy. As close friends and training partners, their shared dream of opening a school became reality when they realized their values and goals perfectly aligned. Bodega Jiu-Jitsu stands out as a No-Gi only academy, offering cutting-edge instruction tailored to meet the needs of every practitioner—from seasoned competitors aiming to refine their skills to beginners looking to explore martial arts for the first time.