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Cheng's Martial Arts School
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Upper Darby Township, 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 (ages 5–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chengsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (610) 622-5260
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is one of the best martial arts schools with programs for children, handicapped, women, and people with all levels of physical fitness!”
“They also have a Karate Team for the students willing to participate in tournaments.”
“Cheng's Martial Arts combine Karate training, weapons training, sparring, and self-defense.”
“This is one of the best martial arts schools with programs for children, handicapped, women, and people with all levels of physical fitness!”
Other martial arts here
“My son enrolled in Cheng’s Martial Arts School and he is very enthusiastic about learning karate here.”
What members say
“I'm so glad we made the choice of practicing TaeKwonDo, and feel very lucky to have found the good people at Cheng's.”
“The School focus is not only on teaching Karate techniques but also on instilling values such as respect, setting and keeping goals, self-confidence, and resilience.”
“Karate truly has been a life changing experience to me, and has made a positive impact in my children's lives. My kids love all the classes.”
“They also have a Karate Team for the students willing to participate in tournaments.”
“The School focus is not only on teaching Karate techniques but also on instilling values such as respect, setting and keeping goals, self-confidence, and resilience.”
From the reviews
This is a fantastic Karate school with amazing instructors. I love this place. Totally family environment. Run by the Cheng family, under Master Paul Cheng's leadership with the help of his wife Mrs. Kathy, and his children Mr. Josh and Ms. Jade, both black belts.
I've been studying TaeKwonDo at Cheng's Martial Arts for several years now. Cheng's is not the closest dojo to my home, but I would never consider anyone else. They have a wonderful approach of helping students grow at their own speed with a good mix of discipline and encouragement.
Best martial arts school in the area!!! One of the best decision I made for my daughter was to have her join cheng’s martial arts school. She gained friends, self confidence, discipline and life lessons not taught in school.
My son enrolled in Cheng’s Martial Arts School and he is very enthusiastic about learning karate here. Instructors are very caring and pay attention to the need of the students. From the waiting area parents can keep eye on how their kids are doing.
New to BJJ? Start at Cheng's Martial Arts School
Cheng's Martial Arts School 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 Cheng's Martial Arts School
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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