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Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Follansbee, West Virginia
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule andrewpardeebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 304-374-9651
Hours
| Monday | 9–10 am, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11:30 am, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10 am, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He offers a variety of classes which include the little warriors (kids) classes, GI and no GI classes, women’s self defense, and also MMA and Judo!”
“He offers a variety of classes which include the little warriors (kids) classes, GI and no GI classes, women’s self defense, and also MMA and Judo!”
“He offers a variety of classes which include the little warriors (kids) classes, GI and no GI classes, women’s self defense, and also MMA and Judo!”
“On top of running a great school with great people Andrew and the team compete regularly.”
“He offers a variety of classes which include the little warriors (kids) classes, GI and no GI classes, women’s self defense, and also MMA and Judo!”
“Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, this academy is the place to be for top-tier training and a welcoming community.”
Other martial arts here
“I have not attended the judo or mma class however I have had the chance to train with Coach John (mma) in the jiujitsu class and he is also a true professional.”
“I have not attended the judo or mma class however I have had the chance to train with Coach John (mma) in the jiujitsu class and he is also a true professional.”
What members say
“Professor Pardee is great at teaching the kids dedication to a team, personal discipline, and the rewards of hard work while keeping it fun.”
“Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, this academy is the place to be for top-tier training and a welcoming community.”
“Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, this academy is the place to be for top-tier training and a welcoming community.”
“The gym is always clean, the environment is welcoming, and Andrew has an exceptional attention to detail when teaching.”
“My kids love it, moreover; Professor Pardee and Victoria have patience with explaining and making sure the kids understand the moves.”
“The gym is always clean, the environment is welcoming, and Andrew has an exceptional attention to detail when teaching.”
From the reviews
Been a student here since January 2018 and loving it. This facility is always clean. Coach Andrew is a very technical instructor, and also very patient and willing to help you work through techniques. A true professional.
I have been training with Coach Andrew Pardee for about a year and a half. He is an excellent coach and a good friend. His academy is very clean, tons of mat space, and very accessible. There are showers in the men’s and women’s changing rooms. Andrew is very knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu Jitsu.
I have been training at Andrew Pardee BJJ for over two years now. I absolutely love this gym it is my home away from home. They offer multiple classes everyday so regardless of my work schedule there is always a class I can make.
My kids have been training for a few years. We liked the school so much my wife and I started training just over a year ago too. Professor Pardee is great at teaching the kids dedication to a team, personal discipline, and the rewards of hard work while keeping it fun.
New to BJJ? Start at Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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