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Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu

4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dallas, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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
  • 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 brawlersmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 570-406-2045

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5:45–8 pm
Friday 5:30–6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 12 mentions

“I signed my son up for kids classes to help learn self defense and gain confidence.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“Practicing something so physical, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone in the gym is so kind and welcoming and I have never once felt uncomfortable.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether, you are trying to learn self-defense or just looking to find a good workout.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“If you are a complete beginner, the only requirement for your first class is an open mind.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“Beginning to train at an MMA gym can seem intimidating, but the environment that Brawler's has cultivated is quite the opposite.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“I consider Perry a mentor and one of the best coaches I have had the pleasure of working with!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 16 mentions

“Practicing something so physical, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone in the gym is so kind and welcoming and I have never once felt uncomfortable.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 21 mentions

“Practicing something so physical, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone in the gym is so kind and welcoming and I have never once felt uncomfortable.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“The coach is very easy to work with and makes sure you have a very good understanding of the technique that is being taught when you are drilling.”

great workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“In 3 months I had lost 25lbs and has me in the best shape of my life.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“Practicing something so physical, especially as a woman, can be intimidating, but everyone in the gym is so kind and welcoming and I have never once felt uncomfortable.”

From the reviews

Perry is the walking definition of a consummate professional. As a complete novice, he and more importantly his students helped to foster a comfortability with being uncomfortable while you go through the learning process.

★★★★★ — Matt, Jun 2024

As someone who has never done sports I was very intimidated to come to my first class. Perry, along with everyone else in the class, made me feel welcomed on the first day. I have fallen in love with every class Perry has to offer with his detailed techniques and thorough instructions.

★★★★★ — Jake, Mar 2022

I have been training here for some time now. If you are a beginner or experienced, the culture at this gym is very welcoming. I have improved my BJJ skills greatly here, but more importantly I have learned to be much more discipline in life.

★★★★★ — Mike, Feb 2024

I signed my son up for kids classes to help learn self defense and gain confidence. He was just going to try it. Well almost a year later and he is still at it. He is now in the adult classes and was given the opportunity by Coach to help out with the kids class. I cannot say enough about Coach.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu

Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Back Mountain Jiu-Jitsu

2101 Memorial Hwy, Dallas, PA18612

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