Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling
Trasso Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling is a clean, safe, and life-changing martial arts community for children, teens, and adults. Our academy offers world-class instruction in both Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling, equipping students with the necessary grappling skills from their feet as well as from the ground.
Jiu Jitsu + Wrestling
Both arts, one gym
All ages
Kids through adults
2x World Medalist
Head instructor
Free first class
No commitment required
Our Programs
5-Week Intro Program
New to grappling? This 10-lesson program builds a well-rounded Jiu Jitsu foundation before you enter group classes — with a free gi included.
Learn moreAges 15+Adult Jiu Jitsu
Covers the essential techniques every Jiu Jitsu student should know — guard passing, sweeps, takedowns, submissions, and escapes. All belt ranks welcome.
Learn moreAges 15+Adult Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu
Solely focused on wrestling position, movement, takedown offense, and defense — and tying it all into your Jiu Jitsu game.
Learn moreAges 3–14Kids Jiu Jitsu
Three age-based programs — Mighty Pebbles (3–5), Rolling Stones (6–9), and Iron Boulders (10–14) — teaching coordination, confidence, and Jiu Jitsu fundamentals.
Learn moreWhy train here?
A lot of gyms teach technique. We build people — giving students the skills, confidence, and community to grow both on and off the mat.
World-class instruction
Coach Michael Trasso is a 2x IBJJF World medalist, a No Gi IBJJF Pan American Champion, a 3x IBJJF Pan American medalist, a former top 10 ranked NCAA wrestler with 100+ career wins, and has over 500 matches in grappling competition.
Community first
A welcoming, ego-free environment for everyone — whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor.
Clean & safe facility
Our mats are swept, mopped, and sterilized daily. The academy is equipped with medical-grade air purifiers. We care about the health and safety of our community.
Meet Coach
Michael Trasso
Michael's journey on the mats began in 1995, training Jiu Jitsu at just five years old. Throughout the next decade, he picked up wrestling and would become one of the world's most accomplished adolescent Jiu Jitsu competitors.
In 2008, Michael was recruited to wrestle for Rhode Island College. In 2011, he was nationally ranked #9 and one year later attained his 100th collegiate victory.
Michael is a 2x IBJJF World Championship bronze medalist and a 3x IBJJF Pan American Championship medalist. In 2020, he moved back to New Jersey, started The Merge, and opened Trasso Jiu Jitsu & Wrestling.
Full BioReady to start training?
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