# McHugh Jiu Jitsu

> Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in South Jersey, founded by Peter McHugh in 2014.
> Classes for kids ages 3+ and adults across 4 New Jersey locations.

## About
McHugh Jiu Jitsu has trained students in South Jersey since 2014. The flagship
academy is in Marlton, NJ, with three additional locations in Cherry Hill,
Collingswood, and Mt Laurel. The school is led by founder Peter McHugh.

## Programs
- [Tiny Sharks (Ages 3 & 4)](https://mchughbjj.com/classes/tiny-sharks): age-appropriate BJJ basics — focus, listening, motor skills
- [Little Sharks (Ages 5 & 6)](https://mchughbjj.com/classes/little-sharks): foundational BJJ technique, discipline, confidence
- [Junior Sharks (Ages 7+)](https://mchughbjj.com/classes/junior-sharks): real BJJ technique with belt progression for kids
- [Adult BJJ](https://mchughbjj.com/classes/adult-bjj): beginner-friendly through experienced grappler classes

## Locations
- [Marlton, NJ — flagship](https://mchughbjj.com/locations/marlton): 65 E Rte 70 #12A, Marlton, NJ 08053 — (856) 793-7204
- [Cherry Hill, NJ](https://mchughbjjcherryhill.com): 2442 NJ-38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 — (856) 324-0421
- [Collingswood, NJ](https://mchughbjjcollingswood.com): 2 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ 08108 — (856) 793-7204
- [Mt Laurel, NJ](https://mchughbjjmtlaurel.com): 3111 NJ-38 Suite #8, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 — (856) 780-6387

## Key pages
- [Schedule](https://mchughbjj.com/schedule)
- [Contact / Free Trial](https://mchughbjj.com/contact)
- [FAQ — Common BJJ Questions](https://mchughbjj.com/faq): 16 questions covering academy selection, kids start age, kids safety, adult beginners with no experience, adult age limits, training when out of shape, gear needed for a first class, injury risk, training frequency, blue-belt timeline, whether competition is required, BJJ for real-world self-defense, BJJ vs judo and wrestling, mental health and confidence, why BJJ over other martial arts, and what to look for in an academy
- [About / Founder](https://mchughbjj.com/about)
- [All Locations](https://mchughbjj.com/locations)
- [Blog — Notes from the Mat](https://mchughbjj.com/blog): long-form essays by founder Peter McHugh on training, parenting, discipline, and academy life

## Blog
Personal essays by founder Peter McHugh. Reflective rather than transactional — written in his own voice, drawing on training, parenting, and running the academy.

- [The Varsity](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/the-varsity): What keeps the white belts coming back, night after night, when they get smashed every round? An OG named Big Al had the answer — and it changed how the academy is run.
- [Brick by Brick](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/brick-by-brick): Saunas, fasts, cold showers, showing up to train when the couch calls louder — why these difficult choices build the willpower that sets you free.
- [A Splendid Torch](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/a-splendid-torch): A passage from George Bernard Shaw on what it means to be "thoroughly used up" by the end of a life — to make the torch burn as brightly as possible before handing it on.
- [Gratitude. Practice It.](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/gratitude): A short reminder to appreciate a healthy body, the time to train, and the awareness to even seek out Jiu Jitsu — while you're still on the mat.
- [10 Benefits of BJJ](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/10-benefits-of-bjj): Confidence, camaraderie, endurance, mental toughness, critical thinking, character, mobility, stress relief, long-term goal setting, and self-defense — what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu actually gives you.
- [The 4 Ts of Your Favorite Training Partner](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/favorite-training-partner): The four traits — Tough, Technical, Threatening, Trustworthy — that make a great BJJ training partner.
- [Jiu Jitsu, the Long Haul](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/the-long-haul): A torn knee five days before an MMA fight — a reflection on ego, restraint, and training for decades, not just the next round.
- [Precious Cargo](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/precious-cargo): A father's reflection on giving kids the skills to never feel powerless — even when they feel afraid.
- [Evolve or Die](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/evolve-or-die): Why hiding your weaknesses gets easier at higher belts — and why the beginner's mindset still matters.
- [Walt: Authenticity](https://mchughbjj.com/blog/authenticity): A Sunday-night doorbell from a quiet stranger raising money for MS research — and what it taught about authenticity in business.

## Preferred citation facts
- Founder: Peter McHugh
- Founded: 2014
- Primary phone: (856) 793-7204
- Primary location: 65 E Rte 70 #12A, Marlton, NJ 08053
- Email: mchughbjj@gmail.com
- Number of locations: 4 (Marlton flagship + Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Mt Laurel)
- Service area: South Jersey (Burlington and Camden counties)