Professor Lou’s teaching style is excellent, and he really takes his time to give everyone individual attention when there’s something that can be corrected in your game. Great atmosphere, everyone is helpful, humble, and respectful. Honestly one of my favorites places to be on any given day.

Highly recommend it. Although my kids were the ones to start BJJ classes there, I wasnt expecting such a good gym culture when I started but everyone is both extremely nice and helpful. So, any newcomers should not hesitate when beginning because you will be welcomed by all belt levels. Prof Lou does a great job teaching and maintaining a camaraderie that will help you excel. The kids classes are great and my son loves it. It helps get his energy out and provides him the self-defense confidence and clear mind he may need if ever in a confrontation.

Have been there three months so far. The head instructor Lou is extremely professional and welcoming. The atmosphere is very supportive, members all strive to help each other learn and grow as Jiu Jitsu martial artists. I originally joined to get into shape and lose some weight. In doing so, I have found BJJ to be both physically AND mentally interesting, fortifying, strengthening, as it tests your capacity to learn and grow in multiple dimensions. Would recommend to anyone.

If you are looking for the best Martial art school in the area - look no more, you found it. There are classes for all levels of skill and classes for kids. Amazing training partners and friendly atmosphere included.

I’ve been a member of PJJ for about 3 months and I can’t get enough. The instruction from professor Lou and the help of everyone is class is second to none. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time, I’m moving my body more than I have in a while, and my stress levels are way down. It’s a great physical and mental workout. 11/10 recommend!!

Great place to train at all levels and super friendly towards beginners. Definitely the place to learn from many great and knowledgeable practitioners.

Best Jiu Jitsu instruction in the area. Lou is an amazing teacher and makes his students better every class. Everyone is very welcoming to new people and always helpful and kind. Great environment to learn Jiu jitsu. Can’t get much better than Lou and Performance Jiu Jitsu Academy.

Great time!

Highly recommend Performance Jiu-Jitsu. Great teachers and the students are really cool and all want to learn and grow.

I have been here for 5 years. I am so happy to call this academy my home. I definitely recommend this academy for all men, women and children. There are a lot more women who have joined the academy and love it and the kids classes are upbeat and a good size. This is a very friendly atmosphere and everyone helps each other. We are family here! I can say this academy has made me a better person - through jiujitsu and the guidance of my instructor and training partners, this academy has had a positive affect on my life. Highly recommended.

Best place for work out, self defense, and the people are awesome always helping out just like the instructor. Also great if you wrestle because they have tough guys to challenge you. Join here and it’s like you have a new family

The instructors and students are all so welcoming and helpful! Im learning so much with every class! Also when you first start out you can come try classes totally free to make sure its a good fit for you. I was hooked after one class!

Excellent instruction, excellent atmosphere, what more can one ask for. This academy is my home away from home. Everyone is very friendly and most important helpful. You will get pushed to your limits to bring out your very best, highly recommend for everyone of all ages. Come live and learn the Gracie Jiujitsu lifestyle at Performance BJJ 🤙🏻

Great instruction. Good friendly energy. I’ve been to a few other schools befor here and this is by far the best. Senior belts are always trying to help younger belts with no ego involved at all. I’m very great full to find a school like this

Great place to train, Prof. Lou teaches most classes himself. Lots of good people that are always willing to help out a lower belt get better. Fantastic atmosphere with guys and gals from all walks of life.

Great school, I have been here for over 5 years and the level of competition is tremendous. Everyone at the school is respectful, and friendly. I consider it my second home. This school not only offers great martial arts, but also a oppoortunity to get a great workout, make new friends, and build confidence and self esteem. Lou is a great instructor, along with the other black belts that help instruct. Take the chance to at least try it out, you wont regret it.

Great School, owner is professional. Comfortable atmosphere. Beginner or advance this is a great place to learn and train. One of the original jiujitsu schools in northern new jersey. Augie Matias

I’ve been going to Performance BJJ for a little over a year now and it has been and continues to be a great time. A lot of different guys to train with, coming in all shapes and sizes with a variety of backgrounds. BJJ, wrestling, judo or nothing at all. No egos and everyone is respectful during rolling.Instruction is fantastic with Louis Vintaloro running the show. Techniques are explained clearly and in a digestible structure. Also, if you’re wrapped up in lineage you can’t go wrong. Nearly every While Belt class has Black Belts actively learning and rolling. Knowledge is available throughout the mats.From a fitness perspective it’s helped a lot. Resting heart rate and blood pressure down significantly.I started with as close to zero “martial arts” experience as you can get. I regret not starting sooner.PS – A random note – Parking is always available! Nothing worse then having a busy schedule, making it to a class and then not being able to find parking.

Life changing experience plus very addictive... Best place to train and the teacher Lou gives attention to details... feels like homeDan

Awesome place. Have met many great people. My lifestyle now revolves around my BJJ training schedule.👍😎🍻 Tony Mack

I am very impressed with the overall level of people that are at the school. The students are all really open to helping those that need it. Great overall atmosphere. Lou is a great instructor, really knows his stuff. In speaking to others that go there, they all rate it as one of the top schools in NJ. I have not tried any others, glad I signed up here. I am now obsessed!

I am currently and have been a student for a few years at the Performance Jiu Jitsu Academy. I would highly recommend the school to not just anyone who is looking for a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school to train at, but to anyone, whether they are young or old, superb athlete or average person looking to get into better shape, that has a desire to experience a very effective martial art.While the the atmosphere is not as formal as many traditional martial arts, everyone, from Lou himself to all his students treat everyone else with the utmost respect and demonstrate no attitude other than that of helping each other to advance in their Jiu Jitsu, whether they have been there for years or if is their first day.Lou is omnipresent at the school, even at open mat sessions to watch his students train. Unlike many other schools, he himself teaches almost all the classes. There are only two classes out of the more than 15 weekly classes that other students teach (and those instructors are highly qualified black belts).Lou is an excellent instructor teaching a very effective martial art. In addition to Jiu Jitsu, the school offers Muay Thai classes by a very qualified instructor at no extra charge.I would recommend the school to any adult or to parents that have children who wish to learn top notch Jiu Jitsu in a safe and positive manner.

Without a doubt my best experience with a martial arts school and instructor! Great community, great people, great instruction. A+++

Great school! Been here over five years. Lou is a great teacher, and everyone training here is very cool - super friendly and no ego bs. If youre looking to train BJJ, or just want to try something new, I highly recommend Performance.

Ive been to a few schools and no other school chokes me out quite like this one. Lou has been doing it since the early 90s as well as has a black belt in Judo. He has trained world champion, JT Torres as well as other notable practitioners. He even taught a few guys that went on to open their own schools here in Jersey. The atmosphere is probably the friendliest I have ever had. I dont think I will ever leave this school.

Not the best place for beginners. And high risk to injuries. I had no experience but owner put me on rolling already. No step by step and proper teaching. Its very fast pace. If youre experienced athlete, a lot of men are strong here and will be better for you. I go to Training Grounds and owner is more professional and will walk you through step by step. I hurt my left hip and leg because owner forced me to get up from rolling when I had no proper teaching. Until now, I have to go to PT to fix my hip and left leg. Not to mention that Gi is overpriced here. Training Grounds provides more professional training and reasonable worth the money of Gi.

Great school and very friendly to beginners. Instructor is a 4th degree black belt under the great Royler Gracie so it doesnt get more legit than this. Lou is the best!

Lou is a great and well experienced instructor. Great atmosphere! Love training here!

Awesome academy and instructor. Ive been training there for 8 years and couldnt imagine it not being a part of my life. The students there have become some of my closest friends. If youre looking for original, old school Gracie Jiu Jitsu, this is the place.

My husband has been training under Lou for over 18 yrs, our daughter which is 14 and in the adult class over 2 yrs .Our son 18 and I just started a few months ago . We LOVE it !!!Thank you Lou for being such an awesome instructor. Lou is always looking out for everyones safety.Take it from this Bjj family ,This is the place to be.

Performance is a great school. There is a nice mix of experienced grapplers as well as people who are just starting, so no matter what your level of experience is, you will find training partners that will be competitive to your level of skill. The atmosphere is friendly and light hearted with the more experienced grapplers always willing to help you along your journey. Louis is a great instructor who is always very accommodating. A+ school.

If you are expecting a UFC environment look elsewhere. Old-school family style Brazilian Jitsu with a true master at hand! Prepare and educate yourself about jiu-jitsu at home before visiting. Amazing kids classes with proven self defense, great for improving physical education!

Great place to train! I tried out a bunch of schools before I found PJJ, and was impressed by the level of knowledge I received during every class. As a white belt, it’s refreshing to have the indispensable amount of help available at PJJ, from Prof Lou to all of the upper belts who are ready to put in the time and help you succeed. The classes are always challenging, however Lou is always ready to help with a more detailed explanation whenever necessary. I highly recommend PJJ.

I wanted to give this place a solid year before I gave a review, and it has far exceeded all of my expectations. I came into this school with 0 experience and Luis brought me up to speed very quickly and is always available to answer any questions I have as well as making sure I understand the positions/technique and applying them correctly. The school has a TON of upper ranks who are always willing to help, as well as an awesome group of guys and an amazing atmosphere to train and grow. At 30+ years old, I’m in the best shape of my life and I owe it all to PJJ. One of the best life decisions I have ever made. I literally have a BJJ school up the street from me, but choose to come 40 minutes – an hour out of my way to train under Professor Louis Vintaloro.

Training BJJ has been life-changing. Ever since I stepped off a HS wrestling mat, I’ve been looking for something to match that intensity and competitive. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is it and Prof Vintaloro is amazing!

Friendly atmosphere, top notch teaching and authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I couldnt imagine having a better experience anywhere else. If you wanna learn jiu jitsu this is your best choice for you!

Ouss, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is where you want to go & train with the Best, you want to take your kids here for Discipline Self Respect & a way to keep them off the streets & out of Danger.

Super nice people, very high level guys here, love the instruction very good for any skill level

An academy filled with great people. A great school to learn jiu jitsu.

Great School to learn jiu jitsu, and even better to learn self defense. Great classes for beginners.

I’ve been training here for 11 years now and there’s not a day that I don’t look forward to getting to class. The environment is friendly and everyone is always looking to help you get better.

I definitely recommend Jiu-Jitsu for everyone. And if you live in the area of Performance Jiu-Jitsu in Fairlawn NJ then your lucky. This review is not embellished at all. Prof Louis Vintaloro is cool as hell. He stays true to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and is really good at explaining techniques, not just how but why they are used. If you want to learn an invaluable martial art/self defense, get into great shape, and make some good friends then go join and start training today. Do not wait till tomorrow, dont wait till next week, join TODAY.

I started training here about a year ago and my experience has been nothing but positive. The instruction is top notch and the people here are welcoming and very helpful. It has been a great way for me to stay in shape and learn jiu jitsu and self defense at the same time. If this sounds like what you are looking for, then I highly recommend Performance Jiu Jitsu.

Pro. Louis is all about technique, basics n straight to the point( submission). It’s a relaxing environment, no egos, every one in the school is willing to help u out on ur bjj journey. Pjj is a place where u go and test out what ur really made of n in the process,u will feel great n amazed of what u can accomplish.

Prof. Louis Vintaloro is one of the finest instructors of BJJ I have ever seen. I’ve been training at Performance for 13 years and have learned from the best. I have received the honor of earning a first degree black belt and have Royler and Helio Gracie in my direct lineage. This is a place for beginners to advanced and has a relaxed atmosphere where there’s always someone willing to help and guide newer students or help the more advanced feel challenged.

Excellent jiu jitsu school. Safe fun environment.

Trained here as a guest. Welcoming atmosphere, and good hard training.

I travel a considerable distance, bypassing several academies, to train at Performance Jiu Jitsu. The instruction is world class and stems from great Jiu Jitsu lineage, and the culture of teaching and supporting is well entrenched. If you want to learn traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, in a welcoming environment, this is the place to train!

What makes PJJ exceptional and unlike any of the other schools within the NJ area, is that Professor Louis Vintaloro emphasizes the importance of learning the SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES of Gracie Jiu Jitsu. His dedicated self-defense class stresses the development of self-defense technique, which helps shape a strong jiu jitsu game altogether. Prof. Louis Vintaloro has a good variety of adult classes to choose from during the week: gi, no gi, self-defense, open mats, etc. He offers kids’ classes 3x a week, where he also teaches self-defense techniques. My daughter began her training at PJJ at 4.5 years old (2 yrs. ago) and is building a solid foundation in knowing how to defend herself. All classes usually have a good mixture of people at ALL belt levels, so there’s always an extra set of hands to help. Safe, supportive, inclusive, and challenging environment. Attain your goals of building a healthier lifestyle while learning how to defend yourself!!

My son loves the kids Jiu Jitsu class.

Lou is a great teacher and the guys at performance make it the Best BJJ school around.highly recommended!

Our sons are part of Performance Jiu Jitsu for over 5 years. The environment, team oriented ambiance, Lou Vintaloros professionalism is above our expectations. All higher rank belts are always there to support, help and guide the students. This is an extremely highly recommended school.

Great instructor and students! Awesome place to train!

If you looking for an amazing workout with having a great time doing it this is the place for you !Im obsessed with this I get my workout and Im learning a Martial Art.GIVE IT A TRY you will never regret it

Performance changed my life. Ive been to a lot of of different schools and and Performance is the best. Top notch instruction from Louis Vintaloro, a Joyler Gracie Black Belt and plenty of people to roll with seven days a week. What more could you ask for?

Great school! Great for beginners too.

Professor Lou is an all around great guy/teacher. He makes it a place worth going to. Its a great environment for learning the true art of gracie ju jitsu.

When I stopped working in Manhattan I needed to find a place to train in NJ. I chose Performance Jiu Jitsu because they had been around for years which is a sign of quality since so many martial arts places go in and out of business. Another benefit of training at a place with a history is that there is plenty of experienced members to learn from and to challenge yourself with. Sometimes when I fly to other parts of the country I bring along my gi and may not have much choice as to where I train. What Ive come to realize is that without black and brown belts in the room my growth in jiu jitsu would have stunted. Lou is an excellent teacher and cares about making everyone realize his/her potential. He spends lots of time with the white and blue belts in the room. The environment is relaxed and sometime I go to train as much for the social aspect as the jiu jitsu.

Great jujitsu school ,excellent instruction my jujitsu has improved dramatically and also the school is very clean and the people are polite and kind ,im very happy to be part of the performance jujitsu academy,i have lost 20 pounds and imin the best shape of my life ,Im can honestly say that performance jujitsu academy in fairlawn nj has improved my quality of life and am looking forward towards my progress .

The best school in the area and a great place for beginnners.

To put it plainly: Performance Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing place to learn authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu from a friendly, dedicated and highly qualified instructor. Ive trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all over the globe: from Brazil to Barcelona, California to Utah, attending seminars and studying with some of the biggest international names in Jiu-Jitsu. Whenever I mention that Louis Vintaloro is my teacher - I am greeted, in sum and substance, with the same statement over and over: Lou! Hes amazing. From Royler Gracie to Kid Peligro even the biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu know Lou and acknowledge his skills and longstanding dedication to the development of real Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the Tri-State Area. The student body at Performance Jiu-Jitsu is diverse. From dedicated brown and black belts looking to hone the fine points of their game for competition to casual beginners looking to get in shape and have fun; from teenagers and college students to lawyers, doctors and law enforcement officers in their 30s, 40s and 50s - there couldnt be a more wide range of men and women - but somehow it all blends together to a fun and friendly atmosphere were everyone pushes everyone to bring out the best in themselves. No matter where else I travel and train from time to time, I couldnt be prouder to call Performance Jiu-Jitsu of Fair Lawn my Jiu-Jitsu home and the men and women there, under Professor Lous instruction, my Jiu-Jitsu family. If you are thinking about training - look no further. This is the school for you.

An Absolute Challenge each time I go to class. Keeps me healthy, strong, motivated, and in a positive state of mind.

Being new to New Jersey (Bergen County), I was scouting a few schools throughout NJ. Ive gone to several schools in NYC and wanted to find the same calibre BJJ school in NJ. After reading many reviews, I decided to check Performance Jiu Jitsu. There are plenty of classes. So that means BJJ any day of the week! Classes are even held on Sunday, which is a MAJOR plus for people who reside in Bergen County. Plus, Muay Thai classes are offered at NO extra cost.The school has very talented practitioners and the skill level is very high. There arent too many egos and everyone is there to get better while having a good time. They are always trying to improve each others game and are extremely patient in helping everyone improve their game. There is a GREAT sense of pride in being part of the school and the guys at Performance are now like a family to me.Oftentimes, a person takes after their teacher and Professor Lou Vintaloro is a great example to follow. He rolls with his students during class regardless of belt level and hes very friendly and inviting. Often during open mat or rolling, Professor Vintaloro will walk around and coach everyone, demonstrate new techniques, and/or correct flaws in someones game. The instruction is top notch; traditional and modern BJJ; and very detailed. Professor Lou is a 2nd Degree Black Belt from Master Royler Gracie with over 15+ years experience in BJJ.Bottom line, Performance Jiu-Jitsu is a great place to learn and a great place to improve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi or NOGI) and/or Muay Thai. The atmosphere is laid-back, very warm and a second-home to some.

Great place to learn jiu-jitsu.

Excellent instructor fun and friendly environment to learn in

I had started at another BJJ facility in NYC....was miserable...a friend introduced me to the owner Lou and after watching the class I immediately signed up....that was 9 months ago...great instruction, upper belts gladly help newbies...

Excellent school with great people.

Great academy.