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Delaware Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chadds Ford, 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
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule delawarejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 610-494-3527
The classes they run
“The team at Delaware Jiu Jitsu was welcoming when I dropped in for an open mat over a long weekend.”
“The instructors are amazing, and he’s learned more practical self-defense in six months here than he did in two years of karate.”
“My son has been attending for almost two years and absolutely loves it!”
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“The instructors are amazing, and he’s learned more practical self-defense in six months here than he did in two years of karate.”
What members say
“The team at Delaware Jiu Jitsu was welcoming when I dropped in for an open mat over a long weekend.”
From the reviews
I wanted to learn something useful, something real. I signed up at Delaware Jiu-Jitsu expecting it to be hard, and it was. But it was also interesting. Every class felt like a puzzle — where to put your hand, how to escape, how to trap.
Great vibe! Instructors were great. People there were very friendly. Is a great place to starting learning fundamental Jiu Jitsu. Would highly recommend.
The team at Delaware Jiu Jitsu was welcoming when I dropped in for an open mat over a long weekend. I was in the area visiting family and was glad I was able to get some rolls in. It was a nice clean facility with a good vibe. I’ll definitely come back again when I’m in the area.
My son has been attending for almost two years and absolutely loves it! The instructors are amazing, and he’s learned more practical self-defense in six months here than he did in two years of karate. Highly recommend!
New to BJJ? Start at Delaware Jiu Jitsu
Delaware Jiu Jitsu 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 Delaware 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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