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Combat Fitness Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 combatfitnessmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-821-8659
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My two children, aged 6 and 8 have been going here for about 5 months and have learned so much.”
“I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to anyone looking to better their martial arts skills, start a fitness journey, or even compete.”
“Sifu Joe creates a welcoming environment for students and offers private lessons as well.”
“My 23-year-old daughter and I just finished a 3-day Women's Self Defense training course at Combat Fitness Martial Arts in Doylestown, taught by Coach Barbara.”
Other martial arts here
“CFMA was my introduction to Muay Thai and BJJ when I didn’t know much of what to expect.”
“The school also has had many students, including myself compete in jiu-jitsu competitions as well as kickboxing with a lot of success .”
What members say
“Thank you, Sifu Joe, for the world class instruction and the opportunity to train and meet some of the most highly regarded martial artists in the world.”
“The students that train there are very friendly and welcoming which makes it a good community to enjoy the training and classes.”
“The students that train there are very friendly and welcoming which makes it a good community to enjoy the training and classes.”
“I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to anyone looking to better their martial arts skills, start a fitness journey, or even compete.”
“My 23-year-old daughter and I just finished a 3-day Women's Self Defense training course at Combat Fitness Martial Arts in Doylestown, taught by Coach Barbara.”
From the reviews
Combat Fitness Martial Arts teaches authentic Muay Thai! I recently returned from Thailand with my 19 year-old son. Invited by Sifu Joe, we trained Muay Thai in Thailand for 2 weeks as part of the World Thai Boxing Association's (WTBA) Thailand Training Tour 2025.
I started Cfma when I was 16 I am now 18 when I first started training Muy Thai i was nervous and unconfident but over my years of training Muy Thai has changed my life I joined a nice community with a great teacher Sifu who is always willing to give up his own time to help other students training for fight and…
My name is Eric, I have trained at CFMA for a good while now (I think 3 years at least). It has been one of the best experiences for me, and became a sort of home as well. Sifu Joe Cargado is very experienced, and a great teacher.
My son takes the children's kickboxing at this school. The instructors are very knowledgeable and patient with the children. It is a great mix of fun fitness and learning in a positive environment. They also offer many other types of martial arts for adults which makes this school appealing to all types of people.
New to BJJ? Start at Combat Fitness Martial Arts
Combat Fitness Martial Arts 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 Combat Fitness 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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