Claim your page to update info, add photos, manage your schedule, and connect with more grapplers.
Claim this gymRolling Bear Brazilian BJJ in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is led by Professor Lydia (Coleman) Bergamasco, a first-degree black belt who earned her rank under Professor Fiona Rupinski of Notorious MMA, continuing a lineage that traces through Fight Club Jiu-Jitsu and Professor Marcio Bittencourt. Professor Lydia began her training in 2013, learning from respected instructors including Plinio Cruz, Fabio Clemente, and Marcelo Garcia, and she brings a strong competition background as a multiple-time Worlds medalist and Pans Champion. Alongside her are brown belt coaches Leo Bergamasco and Tim Vargas, blue belt Ryan “Tree” Murphy, and wrestling coach Walid Elashri—a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former Egypt National Team member, and two-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion. The academy’s programs reflect a thoughtful approach to age and skill progression. Rolling Bear offers Gi and No-Gi classes for adults, as well as a dedicated wrestling program taught by Coach Walid. The kids’ curriculum is divided into Cub Club I (ages 4–6), Cub Club II (ages 6–10), and Young Bears (ages 10–15), with each group receiving instruction tailored to their developmental stage. Teens and adults follow a structure that includes fundamentals, intermediate, and competition training, with coaches who emphasize technical growth, consistency, and teamwork. The academy also runs a women’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class every Friday evening, providing a focused space for women to train and develop skill and confidence. Rolling Bear recently expanded into a larger facility at 870 Boulevard, Suite 4, offering students increased mat space and a dedicated weight room for strength and conditioning. Members can use the weight room during regular academy hours to supplement their training. The schedule features over 20 classes weekly, including open mat sessions and wrestling, and the academy welcomes both new and experienced grapplers from across Union County.
Is this your gym?
Claim Rolling Bear Brazilian BJJ to get found when people search for BJJ in Kenilworth, control your photos, schedule, and drop-in info, and respond to reviews. Free.
No recent check-ins
Sign in to confirm gym details. Your confirmations help every future visitor.
Is this schedule still correct?
Are drop-ins welcome?
Does this gym offer no-gi classes?
Does this gym have kids classes?
Does this gym have a women's program?
Does this gym host open mat?
Report incorrect info
Sign in to record a verification.
No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience
