Colton Brown Training Center

10 Community Pl, Warren, NJ 07059, USA

5.0 (40 reviews)

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Mey-Ling Case

Not enough stars! Colton Brown Training Center is the best in the industry and Colton truly is the best role model for all young judokas! His team of sensei's share the same vision, passion and knowledge that gets passed along everyday. Since the first time our teenage daughter stepped on the mats, she hasn't looked back and has learned valuable skills and made lifelong friendships. Our 8yr son is also thriving and both leave exhausted but happy after every session. Wether you want to be an Olympian, need a great workout, or your kids want an individual sport you'll get top notch instruction while having fun, motivated, confident, and empowered, you definitely will not regret any amount of distance to come here!
Posted 1 year ago
pollaksivan

Colton has become like family to us. Our son has been training at his Judo center, and we’ve seen incredible growth, not just in skill, but in confidence and discipline. What sets this place apart is the sense of community. It’s not just about the sport; it’s about values, respect, and support. Colton’s perspective as an Olympic athlete brings a unique level of inspiration. His approach to sportsmanship and personal development is something we truly admire. We’re so grateful to be part of this amazing environment.
Posted 1 year ago
M K

Awesome place! Great kids program! All of the staff is passionate about their art. There is no higher caliber of athlete than Colton Brown who is very hands on a provides instruction himself. Cannot more highly recommend this school.
Posted 1 year ago
David Blanchard

We love it here. Found this place via a google search at work and couldn’t have been any luckier. Colton Brown is one of the best in the biz. Just google his resume. More importantly he cares about his students and there loved ones. He’s attentive, you message him he gets back to you in a timely fashion. He deeply cares about each and every one of his students. He’s also aware that everyone is in it for different reasons and tries to make sure everyone is having a good experience. Top tier all around highly recommend.
Posted 1 year ago
Daniel Yahel

My son trains with Colton (13 YO, started when he was 10). If you are trying to achieve personal growth, discipline and brotherhood for your teens there is no other place in this part of the country.

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Posted 1 year ago
Sharon Maloney

Colton Brown Training Center is the best place to learn Judo, Jiujitsu or MMA. CBTC is what it is because of Colton. The caliber of athlete and man Colton is is beyond words. Not only is Colton a two time Olympian, he’s also an incredible teacher. Colton also has an incredible team of athletes that are also teachers so no matter which class you take, you are learning from the best. Colton has created an environment where you are not only getting a great workout and learning something, but you are also developing long lasting friendships. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I do BJJ and I have lost so much weight and feel like I could defend myself if I ever needed to. A big shout out also to Rob Alex for being an awesome BJJ teacher. CBTC is like a family and I am so grateful to be a part of it.

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Posted 1 year ago
Adam Abdulaal

Great experience! I am currently in the Air Force on leave, and decided to stop by here. They have more advanced classes and more beginner classes. All the coaches are very high-level and experienced with razor sharp technique. In the advanced classes, I have never seen so many black belts in one room. Not only are there many black belts, but people who actually compete and are ranked globally. A judo Olympian, Nick Delpopolo, even stayed after classes to give me one on one training. They have razor sharp technique and amazing teaching capabilities. Everyone in the gym supports each other and tries their best to help each other improve. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn and or train. Nice environment, nice gym, great people to train with.

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Posted 1 year ago
Edwin R

Colton welcomed me to participate in a Saturday morning session. The environment was welcoming with Judokas from all skill levels… kids having fun to Olympic athletes training for the Olympics. Here we are a few months later, I’m active 1-3 days a week when time permits, taking private sessions when my schedule with the family doesn’t allow me to attend regular classes… It’s an uplifting environment where everyone thrives and flourishes and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending it to anyone reading.

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Posted 1 year ago
Arthur Krupp

Family friendly place to learn how to inflict physical damage upon others with smile. See you on the mats.

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Posted 2 years ago
casey mckenna

Incredible instruction from great people. They combine thorough training with exciting competition. Anyone would benefit from going here.

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Posted 2 years ago
Darren Hayward

Our 11yo son recently started Judo training sessions with Sensei Colton and Sensei Jeff. The benefits so far are too numerous to list, but among them are his increased self-confidence, athleticism, and strength and conditioning. He always leaves exhausted, but with a profound feeling of accomplishment. Colton, Jeff, and the CBTC instructors are excellent at communicating their knowledge, are patient, encouraging, enthusiastic, and are all natural leaders. Training at CBTC is a truly worthwhile and awesome experience!

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Posted 2 years ago
jayy alvarez

The best judo! From the facility to the instructors! Always great energy, I take my son that is 8 years old. Love how Colton and the other senseis challenge the kids while ensuring the kids are having fun! My son loves it, its always a great experience! I drive from Jersey City to Warren its always worth it!

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Posted 2 years ago
C Block

I gave Colton Brown Training Center 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pros: • CBTC is a world-class judo training center with the highest level coaches and athletes in the country! • Aside from Judo, they offer Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for all training and fitness levels - even if you're a couch potato, they'll help you become a lean, mean, fighting machine (or at least be able to run up the stairs without wheezing) • You'll notice the personalized attention in group classes, which is really not a given in many other gyms! So it's something to look for and appreciate. • Private sessions are available for focused training!!! • the most welcoming environment for all ages and fitness levels - they won't judge you if you're still wearing your yoga pants from 1999 • Extremely clean and spacious facility! Cons: • You might get addicted to the endorphins and start skipping Netflix binges (but let's be real, your couch will still be there when you're ripped and buff) • You might have to start liking exercise (but don't worry, it's a gateway drug to loving life, apparently ) Don't look any further. Follow me on Google for more ❤️

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Posted 2 years ago
Des D

Colton Brown Training Center is fantastic!!! Colton is a 2 x Olympian and excellent instructor/communicator. (If you know anything about sports, it is incredibly difficult to find both these qualities/skill sets in one individual.) Training is amazing, and well thought out/organized. I consider myself blessed to now live so close to the gem of a place. Highly recommend Colton Brown and his Training Center.

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Posted 2 years ago
Javier Sinche

Couldn’t have found a better training center if I wanted to. Colton and the entire team here are the best. The atmosphere is incredible and the quality of the training is amazing If You want to train with the best, this is the DOJO

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Posted 2 years ago
Kevin May

What I like about Colton Brown training center Colton Brown is a former Olympian he brings to his dojo a wealth of information for his students

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Posted 2 years ago
Rick Vogt

Colton Brown Training Center has slowly “rolled” into a place I am able to call my second home. There is an overwhelming sense of community in the school and classes. I’m currently enrolled as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) student at the school and have been here for about half a year. Starting out as someone with limited experience in the grappling/wrestling/judo/jiu-jitsu world, I was a bit overwhelmed and wasn’t fully sure what to expect. But Colton and the respective BJJ instructors (Rob, Scott, Earl) have been exceptionally patient and willing to teach those who are ready to learn and start their jiujitsu journey. There is a lot of pride in the program and in teaching from the various instructors. Colton is primarily the school’s Judo instructor (and an exceptional, kind-hearted and dedicated individual and coach) but occasionally drops into a BJJ class to roll with the students and engage with them. He is extremely hands on and works just as hard as anyone else on the mat. If Colton is putting you through a challenge, it is only because he would do it to himself and he knows your capabilities. Overall, I would happily recommend CTBC for the currently offered programs (judo and jiujitsu) to anyone with an interest in grapple arts!

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Posted 3 years ago
Chris Boehm

Excellent experience

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Posted 3 years ago
Cathy Song

Super friendly folks, high level instruction, and a clean and safe training environment! While visiting my parents for Thanksgiving, I discovered that this gym just opened up in the last couple of months. I dropped into a nogi class taught by Joe and was impressed by the facility, the instruction, and the high quality training that I received. As a smaller woman who’s dropping into an unfamiliar gym, I wasn’t sure what to expect and didn’t want to risk potential injury. However, Joe put me immediately at ease and it was clear that he is a super technical and fantastic instructor who clearly looks out for our safety. I only went to one class but I could tell the culture here is excellent. I am excited to come back and train whenever I’m in town visiting my parents. This gym is very welcoming, clean, safe, and for everyone!

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Posted 3 years ago
Matthew Green

An amazing judo center with excellent staff, great for kids!

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Posted 4 years ago
Harry Kendall

the best kids class I've ever seen. Colton Brown has seen it all and is passing it on to his students..

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Posted 4 years ago
Philip Schochet

It's taken me way too long to write this review--I know this because as each week of training passes, I have more and more good things to say. As other commenters have added, this is a dojo for people of all levels--I am a 38 yr old novice and my daughter is a 6 yr old beginner. Anyone in the judo world--or with access to the internet--knows what a top-notch competitor, technician, and coach Colton is, but anyone to train under him will be equally as inspired by the deep care he has for each one of his students--the least among us and the best alike. In between traveling around the world to coach some of the best judokas in our country and teaching at our dojo nonstop, he somehow always finds the time to listen, with patience, to whatever kindergarten concerns my daughter and her young classmates want to talk to him about; equally so is his willingness to listen to and give advice to the old men among us with injury complaints. All of the instructors are equally as caring as they are top-notch in their instruction (I am a coach and teacher and am blessed to have met some of the best coaches and teachers in the world and can say with honesty that some of the very best judo coaches in my experience are at Colton's dojo). Sensei Jeff is a great but deeply caring instructor--it's hard to not be inspired by his genuine enthusiasm each day, and easy to see how he's been such an important coach for Colton. More than once he has stayed after practice to give me tips and exercises to do on my own--and the joy he expresses when he sees a student finally get a technique or earn that throw in randori is second to none. My daughter's teachers, Nooran, Julie, and Anat, are amazing role models for her; I cant tell if her excitement for class is more due to her love of them or her love of judo. They teach real judo every day but find creative games to keep the kids engaged and to teach them discipline and respect at the same time (and all in under an hour!). Although my daughter has tried ballet, swimming, gymnastics, soccer, and jujitsu, it wasn't until trying Judo last spring that we found an activity where we don't need to motivate her to go to practice. I'm really grateful that my daughter and I can now share our love of Judo--it's brought us even closer together--but I'm even more grateful for how far she's matured since she began her training. The other week her mom asked her to ask for milk more respectfully and she asked "wait, like in Judo class?"--ever since she's enjoyed practicing speaking more respectfully to elders at home. It's a modern and welcoming dojo but still one where we are inspired and challenged to find better ways to express that we care. Perhaps because it is modeled from the top down, the dojo truly embodies jita kyouei (mutal benefit and prosperity): everyone is treated equally and treats each other, regardless of background and experience, with respect, with the idea that everyone is someone to learn from and grow with.

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Posted 4 years ago
Markel Pierre

Sensei Colton and Sensei Jeff will push you towards your goals. Experienced or new it’s a great place to train!

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Posted 4 years ago
Karl Maloney

Colton Brown Training Center is an amazing academy. Colton is not only a 2x Judo Olympian, but a fantastic teacher. He pays great attention to detail and nuance when teaching his classes. The kids’ classes are a perfect combination of world class instruction mixed with games and calisthenics to keep the students engaged. In addition to the judo classes, they also have a top notch Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program for adults and kids taught by an awesome group of instructors. My kids love going and are so fortunate to have an academy where they can learn Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe and fun environment in the same location.

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Posted 4 years ago
Vincent Torsiello

It's been difficult to restart training after a 7 month injury. Here your able to train at a pace which is challenging and able to practice your technique which makes the difference.

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Posted 4 years ago
Franklin “Frank” Arias

I’m of the opinion that the Colton Brown Training Center is a top notch academy for training in Judo and BJJ . Colton is two time Olympian who is totally dedicated to teaching his craft to those who are willing to learn.

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Posted 4 years ago
Guerrero Tony

Excellent... kids love it

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Posted 4 years ago
Grace Cheng

How fortunate we are to have two-time Olympian Colton Brown + team teaching our family judo and BJJ. It’s not every day one gets to learn from someone like Colton. He is both humble and inspiring to watch. My kids, who are normally glued to their screens, hustle to get to his classes! He’s an amazing coach who gives 110% of himself to make each class count--with a mix of techniques, humor and lessons pulled straight from his training and life experiences.

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Posted 4 years ago
Adam Cheung

I just started training here doing BJJ and Judo. I started off with BJJ because I was afraid to do Judo at first but I think I have fallen in love with Judo. My sons aged 10 and 12 are also learning here and they love it. Friendly atmosphere and amazing coaches of course. But it is extra amazing to have Colton Brown, an Olympian coaching you and also to have the expertise of his Father and Uncle as well. I am so excited to have this training center here and to begin this new ch chapter in my life in a positive environment with an incredible role model for my kids.

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Posted 4 years ago
Isa Friedlander

Colton is an extremely qualified instructor, not only because he is a 2x Olympian but also because he is very personable and kind. Would recommend to anyone to train here!

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Posted 4 years ago
Kyle Czerniak

As someone new to Judo, I had been looking for a gym local and convenient for a long time. I finally found it! And what better way to learn then to be taught by a 2X Olympian! Colton is an awesome guy, extremely knowledgeable, and has a passion for teaching. You can tell how excited he gets when people execute new moves well. 10/10 would definitely recommend anyone to come and try a class!

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Posted 4 years ago
Salama Salem

Whether you're a parent looking to enroll your child in a positive after-school program, a high level athlete looking to take your skills to the next level, or someone looking to get in shape or try something new, there's something for you at Colton Brown Training Center! Colton is a master at drawing from his vast knowledge and experience as a 2X US Olympian to help you meet your individual needs and goals at any and all levels! But don't just take my word for it, try a class and see for yourself! You'll be glad you did!

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Posted 4 years ago
Wayne Shivers

As a Judo student at Colton Brown Training Center, my experience has been excellent. When I saw a 2X US Judo Olympian, Colton Brown, was opening a Judo dojo close to my home, I knew I had to check it out. As a 39 year old beginner, I had some concerns whether it was for me, but after speaking to Sensei Brown, he assured me not to worry and to give it a try. After trying a class, I saw how much he placed safety as top priority for beginner students. With that said, you will still get a great workout, without feeling out of place in regards to skill or fitness. After a welcoming first class, I knew judo was for me and I had to sign up. Whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist, local competitor, training for self-defense, jiu jitsu athlete, or aspiring Olympian— there’s a place for everyone here and you’ll get a great workout, while being taught judo by an Olympian. After training here for only one month, I already dropped some pounds and feel my fitness level improved. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

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Posted 4 years ago