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Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Part of Alliance
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alliancepa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (484) 888-9537
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania has created a fun, creative and efficient learning environment for both adults and children.”
“Most classes are essentially private lessons.”
“If you want to learn Jiu Jitsu, self defense, get fit, and change your life this is the place to do it!”
“Great place to learn and practice jiu-jitsu for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The Cassidy brothers also have a solid Muay Thai program for those who want to learn striking.”
What members say
“I can truly say that Alliance has amazing instructors, and maintains a very safe but challenging training environment.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to visit several other gyms, but none have compared to the quality of coaching and welcoming atmosphere fostered by Chris and the other black belts.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to visit several other gyms, but none have compared to the quality of coaching and welcoming atmosphere fostered by Chris and the other black belts.”
“Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania has created a fun, creative and efficient learning environment for both adults and children.”
From the reviews
Wonderful, welcoming gym that provides a great mix of teammates to roll with. Chris and the other black belts are very patient with newer students but also provide a challenging environment for more advanced ones. Competition is encouraged and supported but not required.
Alliance is amazing. Chris is an excellent and a patient teacher with the kids. He teaches them proper techniques as well as how to handle themselves outside the gym so they can be prepared for real-life situations. Also whether it is Shannon or another helper they have plenty of experienced adults helping Chris.
Absolutely loved this place. They are always welcoming of people regardless of background. I'd say this is the place you want to go to learn; the classes are perfect for those who have never tried BJJ and the experienced folks alike.
I’ve been training at Alliance for over three years, and the level of knowledge, experience, and instruction is unmatched. I’ve had the opportunity to visit several other gyms, but none have compared to the quality of coaching and welcoming atmosphere fostered by Chris and the other black belts.
New to BJJ? Start at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania
Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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