Edge Hoboken

The best wrestling club I’ve ever came across. The instructors are extremely qualified. World class athletes train here. Multiple programs available including Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, and fitness. Great kids program as well. Ask for Dave or Jeff.

I stumbled across Edge online as I was searching for wrestling instruction for my 8 year old son. What a great find!!! In addition to all the great feedback you will here on Unilocal,I’d like to add that their approach to young kids is spot on. It is not easy to «drop down» to a child’s level when you are a nationally ranked wrestler, but Coach Jeff, Gerry, and David are naturals with kids! I am impressed with their consistent level of expertise and professionalism coupled with genuine kindness. This combination is rare in my experience and makes me all the more committed to this practice for my son. Coach Jeff has made it pretty clear in his approach and in his genuine manner that wrestling is just as much about building character, confidence and purpose as much as it’s about achieving great prowess on the mat. These wrestlers are gentleman AND incredible athletes. It’s been a pleasure belonging to this special family.

I moved to Hoboken a few years ago but attempted to still commute to my old martial arts gym (over an hour away) for a few months. While impractical, the idea of walking into a new gym full of new people was intimidating. On one of these commutes, I was stuck in traffic and extremely late to class. I made a knee jerk decision to turn the car around and walk in to Edge Hoboken for their evening Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class after hearing about it from a friend. I called the main number and spoke with the manager Jeff, who warmly invited me to come in immediately. I was nervous — it’s tough to be the new guy in a class where they teach chokes and arm locks but that feeling quickly went away. Jeff gave me a tour and to my surprise, the mat space was incredible. There were two (clean!) locker rooms complete with showers (even a sauna), and an upstairs lounge.
As the class started I was thrilled to learn that it was instructed by professional MMA fighter and Renzo Gracie black belt David Branch. I was really impressed with how he was able to break down complex moves into easy to follow steps. Everyone was relaxed and friendly and went out of their way to introduce themselves to me. I couldn’t believe a place like this was in my own backyard! I signed up that day.
Since then, Edge has become like my second home. What makes this gym stand out from so many others is the caliber of the instructors; Since joining the gym I have watched coach David Branch win a world MMA title as the World Series of Fighting Middleweight champion. The wrestling staff is packed with decorated Division one veterans who are always willing to share their craft, and their Muy Thai /​striking instructor is an experienced and knowledgeable tactician.
While it’s not uncommon to see elite and big name MMA, Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling practitioners on the mats at Edge Hoboken, The true nature of this place is that it welcomes everyone from the beginner to the veteran competitor. Like my first day at Edge, don’t be intimidated — all skill levels are welcomed here, and all egos are happily checked at the door.

The Edge has changed my life. I have been training at this gym since day one, 4 years ago. I never trained MMA, and I lifted weights for 7 years. I used to come for a workout, to learn some MMA, BJJ, Boxing, and Wrestling. After about a year, I cancelled my other gym (NYSC) and completely stopped lifting weights. I fell in love with MMA and BJJ. Not only is it a great workout, it’s fun, challenging, and your skill level continually improves.
Over the past 4 years I have made very close friends with the guys and girls at the gym. The gym has grown substantially over 4 years from 5 students to probably over 100 now. I can tell you that everyone treats each other with respect, and it’s like a big family. The students also hang out outside the gym, so this is also a great place to meet new friends! The Edge always holds events for the UFC Fights at places such as Wicked Wolf, and a lot of the students come out to attend.
The instructors at Edge are world class. Dave Esposito, owner and national champion wrestler, is one of the best coaches in the game. There have been some of the best UFC and Pro MMA talent that have held wrestling training camps at the gym to be coached by Dave. Our gym has seen the likes of Frankie Edgar, Rashad Evans, and Demien Maia! Coach Jeff Marsh (Michigan Wrestling Alum) is awesome as well. Our head jiu jitsu black belt instructor and current WSOF middleweight is the most technical and knowledgeable instructor I have ever had. Not only that, he is a cool dude and down to earth.
I owe a lot to this gym. I cannot imagine not training jiu jitsu or MMA at all in the future of my life. I have made some great friends, and continue to meet new awesome people over the years.
If you are thinking about MMA, or even just trying out a new workout, or something new, by all means check out Edge! They offer 1 week free, so there is nothing to lose! The facility is amazing, as well as the people, so check it out!

great way to work out when the treadmill and «karate» gets boring. Staff and everyone who trains here is super nice and inviting not stuffy.

This place is truly an amazing place. I’ve visited several gyms since my short time on the East Coast, all seem to be good places to workout I’m sure. But Edge Hoboken is unique in my opinion. The facility, the staff, the coaches, trainers, fighters, and the non-​fighters that just want to get a great workout in, they’re talented are genuine; «real» for a lack of a better word. Everyone is treated like family amongst one another. There are no egos here –none. Regardless of who you are, background/​pedigree (i.e. boxing, bjj, thai boxing, wrestling etc), years of experience or no experience, you are treated with the same dignity and respect as everyone else, and everyone is welcomed.
The manager Jeffery is a genuinely solid person. One of the nicest individuals you’ll meet. I’ve needed to place my membership on hold in order to take time off for work/​school/​exams etc and it’s never an issue. The coaches are amazing in BJJ — David Branch; Thai Boxing, Gee Jay; Wrestling, Jeff — don’t let his kindest fool you, he’s a bad-​ass, so is Zach, … list goes on. They’re talented in their specific pedigree including MMA. Their talent doesn’t end at their craft. They are also as talented in their ability to pass on their knowledge efficiently to others. Their experience in the ring is enough to satisfy anyone looking to be trained by the elite in the fighting community regardless if you want to become a fighter or again just looking to get a great workout in. You’ll see amateur fighters, pro-​fighters, Olympians in wrestling, and so on here including the average person (ie non-​fighter) of all ages, female mixing it up.
I’ve been fortunate to train as an average person (non-​fighter) in many great gyms, and Edge Hoboken is sincerely an amazing place where you’ll meet genuine, gifted and overall great people. Highly recommend this place male/​female, young or older. This is a gym that’s truly for everyone.

This place rocks.
I emailed them to ask if my boyfriend can take a class to see if this is a gym he would be interested in joining as he is a MASSIVE INSANE CRAYCRAY UFC fan. It would be my birthday gift to him.
They emailed me back and said he AND I can take a class for free and decide if we like it. The coach /​manager Jeffery was a doll. He showed us around and introduced us to some important peeps who fought in the UFC. Really awesome, my boyfriend was totally in his element. The gym is reasonably sized and even has an apartment upstairs where members can just hang out and watch TV. It honestly felt like I was in the Real World UFC.
So I took the class too. I was the only girl. And I think I definitely kicked some a$$! Woo Hoo. Everyone was so nice and forthcoming. Nobody was creeping on me for being the only fah-​male in the room. The other thing is, some of these guys are pros but were helping out the beginners like it aint no thang. Really awesome «bro-​ski» vibe. I felt like one of the boys.
Jason, the boyfriend, ended up signing up to the gym because he enjoyed it so much. Really cool experience for his birthday. Thanks EDGE for an awesome Friday night!

One of the best gyms in the area that has wrestling, bjj, mma, and muay thai all under the same roof. The instructors are all very talented, patient, and committed to the growth of each and every student. I feel both comfortable and confident here, and as a female, that is very important to me!

i haven’t been here long but i am learning a lot and getting great help. everybody is very friendly, great environment and especially amazing training and teachers. If you want to learn how to fight and get a great workout Edge is the place for you :)

I joined Edge Hoboken back in November 2011, and all I can say is Amazing. It’s amazing from the trainers, environment, and the people. It’s the environment where its constant positivity and motivation. I joined because I’ve always been interested in MMA and could lose a few pounds, mission accomplished lost 17pounds within two months of working out at edge Hoboken.
Edge Hoboken and their trainers are very detailed in their training techniques whether it’s muay Thai, Brazlian jiu jitsu, boxing or wrestling they break everything down so it’s easier to understand and learn.
Their is no better place to train then edge Hoboken, it reminds you back in high school or college when you played on the football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, etc teams. Just a great family type atomespehere.