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Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Harrisburg, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule deepwaterbjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-649-0765
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
“What I appreciate the most is that its beginner friendly and no one is forced to compete/ fight.”
“After my first one-on-one session with Coach G, I quickly signed up and I have been hooked ever since.”
“I was passing through the area and attended an Open Mat session.”
“But within seconds of being at the gym for the first time I felt welcomed, accepted and respected.”
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What members say
“Everyone there, including Scott the coach, has a great sense of humor yet know when to train hard.”
“The family atmosphere is welcoming to all and the detailed curriculum ensures everyone is always learning.”
“Now, 1 year later, I have lost all the “baby weight”, acquired some pretty fantastic skills, and have gained a whole new group of friends and family.”
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
“As someone who has competed in athletics, at varying levels, throughout my whole life, I was looking for an outlet.”
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
From the reviews
I’m a 38 year old mother of three, and I needed something to help improve my overall health and lifestyle. From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt welcome. Now, 1 year later, I have lost all the “baby weight”, acquired some pretty fantastic skills, and have gained a whole new group of friends and family.
Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing training facility. It's a very rare mix of elite kids and adult instruction. Very few schools have programs that service both groups at a truly master level. The family atmosphere is welcoming to all and the detailed curriculum ensures everyone is always learning.
Had an amazing experience at Deep water jujitsu. During my short stay I was able to attend many of the classes that they offer throughout the week everything from high intensity competition training to beginner level fundamental basics.
Training here has been an absolute pleasure. I am not from around here, but was in the area for 3 weeks for work. I emailed them about dropping in to train while I was in town and Chris was very timely and courteous with his response about having me.
New to BJJ? Start at Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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