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East York Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in York, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule yorkbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (717) 722-4667

Hours

Monday 5:30–8 PM
Tuesday 6:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10–11:30 AM
Sunday 10 AM–12 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at East York Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 3 mentions

“I would also like to see a fundamental class or at least offer some ways for kidos who need a little more time to digest their new skills so they sink in.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 16 mentions

“Beyond that they have an excellent kids program and are constantly changing things up incorporating new ideas, new programs, and activities.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 2 mentions

“I started with the women’s class and now do the regular BJJ adults class too.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The gym offers various classes to round out a self defense program or for someone looking to compete in various combat sports.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Besides burning all their rambunctious energy, they are learning self defense and how to maneuver their bodies to their advantage when in a challenging physical predicament.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, they make sure everyone feels welcome and supported.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at East York Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Many available class options including Kick boxing and mma.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Many available class options including Kick boxing and mma.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Also tried kickboxing and it to was a great experience and learning experience as well.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 69 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Awesome gym with great instructors and a clean, well maintained space.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, they make sure everyone feels welcome and supported.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 20 mentions

“The community is friendly and supportive, making it a great place to train and connect with others.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The instructors real do a great job overall and do spend time, just wish there was opportunity to build the fundamentals.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Beyond that they have an excellent kids program and are constantly changing things up incorporating new ideas, new programs, and activities.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The facility is clean, well maintained, and has a great atmosphere for learning and growing.”

From the reviews

My son has been at this gym for almost a year. It didn’t take long for my husband and I to join in. It is very family friendly. I started with the women’s class and now do the regular BJJ adults class too. Many available class options including Kick boxing and mma. The most important part to me is the community.

★★★★★ — Amelia, Mar 2026

If you kid’os need to expel some frustrations in a controlled environment, look no Further. This team really know how to instruct kids safely. My kids definitely can’t get enough! My only Con is class sizes can be really big some day (not all), wish there was more then 1 class especially on the weekends.

★★★★☆ — Thomas, Dec 2025

Our 9 and 10 year old recently joined EYBJJ and though I was skeptical at first that they would stay interested since they tend to have the attention span of squirrels, they have really taken to it!

★★★★★ — Jaime, Oct 2025

The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching BJJ. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, they make sure everyone feels welcome and supported. The facility is clean, well maintained, and has a great atmosphere for learning and growing.

★★★★★ — Wayne, Mar 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at East York Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

East York 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.

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Your first BJJ class at East York 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find East York Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

241 Pauline Dr, York, PA17402

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