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Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 574 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
- 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
- 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 | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 11:30 AM–1 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“From Day 1 they acknowledge your capabilities/limitations and take their time teaching the basics as well as answering all the questions you have.”
“Was in State College for my son’s state wrestling tournament and we were looking for somewhere for him and his buddy to get a workout it before the tournament.”
“Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).”
“Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).”
“100% recommend if looking to get a good workout and learn some self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I started attending CPA-MMA to train in Muay-Thai over a month ago and its changed my entire life.”
“My 6 year old son loves going to his MMA classes every week and speaks highly of all his instructors!”
“Was in State College for my son’s state wrestling tournament and we were looking for somewhere for him and his buddy to get a workout it before the tournament.”
What members say
“Very kind, welcoming group of folks that are very talented and focused helping others improve their jj.”
“The community is welcoming and friendly to all members and there’s always someone happy to help answer questions, or stay after to explain things!”
“From Day 1 they acknowledge your capabilities/limitations and take their time teaching the basics as well as answering all the questions you have.”
“The ladies were so great, gave us a great workout, some good laughs, and such a good time.”
“Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).”
“Gyms like this can be intimidating for females and they do an incredible job of making girls feel that they belong.”
From the reviews
CPAMMA is such a welcoming space. Gyms like this can be intimidating for females and they do an incredible job of making girls feel that they belong. The instructors are incredibly helpful and supportive. I love attending classes at CPAMMA as I feel I gain new knowledge each time. I highly recommend!
This gym has an environment that encourages you to safely push yourself, while maintaining a learning framework. Started here from scratch in both gi/no-gi BJJ and within 5 months of training felt comfortable to compete @NAGA (won silver in no-gi and bronze in gi white belt).
My 10-year-old son, who plays several sports, wanted to try Jiu-Jitsu but was extremely nervous before his free trial class last night. Elise and Ryan immediately put him at ease—welcoming him, explaining that nerves are normal, and introducing him to other kids and instructors who supported him throughout the class.
We have had an amazing experience at Central PA Mixed Martial Arts! The kids MMA classes are structured, energetic, and incredibly positive. Coach Elise is absolutely wonderful with the kids. She is patient, encouraging, and truly knows how to connect with them while still maintaining structure and discipline.
Your first BJJ class at Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
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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