Fair Lawn's Home for World-Class Jiu-Jitsu
Viper's Den BJJ offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids and adults in Fair Lawn, NJ. Build confidence, strength, and resilience through world-class BJJ and wrestling instruction.
Empowering Fair Lawn Through Discipline, Confidence, and Jiu-Jitsu
Why Choose Us?
Expert Instruction
Train under professors with 10+ years of BJJ and grappling experience, including a direct Renzo Gracie lineage.
Classes for All Ages
Specialized programs for kids (ages 5–12) and adults of all fitness levels and experience.
Complete Grappling System
A unique blend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling fundamentals for sport, self-defense, and personal growth.
New to Fair Lawn — Sept 2025
Fresh academy with world-class instruction right here in the Fairlawn Superdome Sports complex.
Our Programs
Kids Jiu-Jitsu
At Viper's Den Jiu-Jitsu, our Kids Jiu-Jitsu program is about so much more than self-defense — it's about building strong character, teaching life skills, and helping your child grow into the best version of themselves.
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Adult Jiu-Jitsu
Our Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program delivers world-class training that blends the tradition of BJJ with modern techniques and wrestling fundamentals. Whether you want to get in shape, learn proven self-defense, or push yourself to new limits, our program is designed to help you grow stronger — inside and out.
Learn MoreMeet Our Instructors
Chris Timpone
Owner & Head Professor
1st-Degree BJJ Black Belt under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec (Renzo Gracie lineage). 12 years of BJJ, 16 years of competitive wrestling. Born and raised in Fair Lawn — founder of Viper's Den.
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Roger Borshe
Professor
1st-Degree BJJ Black Belt under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec. 33 years of martial arts experience including Catch Wrestling, Boxing, Hapkido, and MMA. 25+ years teaching experience.
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Michael Rivera
Coach
20+ Years Martial Arts Experience | Army Veteran | Mentor & Coach. First student when Viper's Den opened. BJJ Brown Belt under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec.
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 6:30–7:30 am Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Advanced No-Gi 1:30–2:00 pm Sparring (Adv) 4:15–5:00 pm Tiny Viper's BJJ (Ages 5–7) 5:00–5:45 pm Viper's BJJ (Ages 8–12) 6:00–7:00 pm Advanced BJJ 7:00–8:00 pm Fundamentals BJJ 8:00–8:30 pm Sparring (Adv) | 6:30–7:30 am Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Fundamentals BJJ 1:30–2:00 pm Sparring (Adv) 4:15–5:00 pm Tiny Viper's BJJ (Ages 5–7) 5:00–5:45 pm Viper's BJJ (Ages 8–12) 6:00–7:00 pm Fundamentals BJJ 7:00–8:00 pm Advanced No-Gi | 6:30–7:30 am Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Advanced No-Gi 1:30–2:00 pm Sparring (Adv) 6:00–7:00 pm Advanced BJJ 7:00–8:00 pm Fundamentals BJJ 8:00–8:30 pm Sparring (Adv) | 6:30–7:30 am Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Fundamentals BJJ 1:30–2:00 pm Sparring (Adv) 4:15–5:00 pm Tiny Viper's BJJ (Ages 5–7) 5:00–5:45 pm Viper's BJJ (Ages 8–12) 6:00–7:00 pm Fundamentals BJJ 7:00–8:00 pm Advanced No-Gi | 6:30–7:30 am Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Advanced BJJ 1:30–2:00 pm Sparring (Adv) 4:15–5:00 pm Tiny Viper's BJJ (Ages 5–7) 5:00–5:45 pm Youth BJJ All Ages 6:00–7:00 pm Advanced BJJ 7:00–8:00 pm Fundamentals BJJ 8:00–8:30 pm Sparring (Adv) | 9:30–10:15 am Youth BJJ All Ages 11:30am–12:30 pm Fundamentals BJJ 12:30–1:30 pm Advanced BJJ | 10:00am–12:00 pm Open Mat |
Schedule subject to change. Contact us for the most up-to-date class times.
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