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Castle Grappling Academy
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Castle, Pennsylvania
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (724) 496-3817
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Castle Grappling Academy stands out as a strong option for anyone serious about improving their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or have prior experience.”
What members say
“Everyone is extremely respectful, and very welcoming to the new guy.”
From the reviews
Been training here for a while now and it’s easily one of the best decisions I’ve made. The coaching is technical and easy to understand, and the training environment makes you want to keep improving. Everyone is respectful, works hard, and helps each other get better.
I started training under MiKe Ross at 47 years old. Mike introduced me to Castle when my home gym dropped their Jiu-jitsu program, and I couldn't be happier. Evan, Ant, and Nico are amazing guys, they know their stuff. Everyone is extremely respectful, and very welcoming to the new guy.
Class is treated and taught very nice, it is a very good environment to learn many moves. Evan, Ant, and Nico all help you if you need they are awesome and they know their stuff.
Castle Grappling Academy stands out as a strong option for anyone serious about improving their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or have prior experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Castle Grappling Academy
Castle Grappling 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 Castle Grappling 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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