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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in State College, Pennsylvania
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cpamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 422-5425
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“My son Carson(14) has been attending BJJ for the last 2 years and I am thrilled with the results.”
“Visited State College weekend of 2/10/24 and searched for somewhere to stay in motion for competition prep, and the team did not disappoint.”
“I honestly feel like it’s a one on one lesson every time I go to class.”
“Every class there are experts and beginners rolling all together so it’s almost impossible to not improve your skills by coming here!”
Other martial arts here
“And I've been a part of CPA MMA Ever since and now I am a blue belt and joining this Jiujitsu academy has been one of my best decisions I’ve made ever since I got here.”
“I took a big leap and joined this gym without any prior BJJ or wrestling experience - I could not be happier given the atmosphere and family I am now a part of with CPAMMA.”
What members say
“Great instructors and training partners.”
“Every class there are experts and beginners rolling all together so it’s almost impossible to not improve your skills by coming here!”
“I took a big leap and joined this gym without any prior BJJ or wrestling experience - I could not be happier given the atmosphere and family I am now a part of with CPAMMA.”
“Coach Ryan mixes an awesome blend of laidback and sometimes hilarious training with clear attention to the details necessary to up your game.”
“If you're looking for a great workout or a place to learn martial arts that is safe, comfortable, and supportive, CPAMMA is where you need to be!”
“Visited State College weekend of 2/10/24 and searched for somewhere to stay in motion for competition prep, and the team did not disappoint.”
From the reviews
If I had a week a couldn't tell you all of the things that I like about this gym. I've trained here for over four years, but I've known the head instructor for around 15. This is a gym that puts the students first, period. It cuts no corners and spares no expense to do so.
Excellent atmosphere, depth and breadth of classes and top notch instruction and coaching! Highly recommended for either the casual or hardcore martial arts practitioner. The facilities are state-of-the-art and the students and other classmates are very amicable. Great coaching staff.
When I signed up for my free trial at CPAMMA, I did not know what to expect. I was just looking for a potential outlet to relieve stress. Little did I know, I would fall in love with this place, the coaches, and my fellow members. Not only is everyone very friendly, but also extremely encouraging.
All of the staff at the gym are incredibly welcoming, informative and supportive. From the very first lesson and beyond they have remained steadfast in the passion for educating me. I honestly feel like it’s a one on one lesson every time I go to class.
New to BJJ? Start at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 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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