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Empower Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule empowerjiujitsupa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (724) 841-9997
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Empower made my granddaughter feel welcome right away.”
“Jason, the instructor, is knowledgeable and supportive, creating a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“Boxing has been excellent for my mental health, stress relief, and physically for discovering the power my body can produce and how to use it.”
“I have been going 3 days a week to Coach’s kickboxing class for about 3 years!”
“I’m still very new to Jiu jitsu (no prior wrestling/grappling experience).”
What members say
“Jason, the instructor, is knowledgeable and supportive, creating a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”
“From the first class and the warm welcome, to demo sessions in the new gym and fight night get togethers at the old one, we’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”
“Coach Jason's method of instructing is outstanding—he creates an environment that’s not only educational but also welcoming, positive, and lots of fun.”
“His attention to detail, focus on safety, and ability to break down techniques in a way that actually works make him an outstanding instructor.”
“His attention to detail, focus on safety, and ability to break down techniques in a way that actually works make him an outstanding instructor.”
From the reviews
My son and I both train here at 10 and 40. Great place, Jason does an amazing job of working with kids and adults across all ages and skill levels. If you've done no grappling or have a colored belt you'll be fine either way. And excellent song choices. Come for the music, stay for the Jiujitsu
I can’t recommend Empower Jiu Jitsu enough. Coming from an athletic background I’ve had lots of coaches in different sports, but nobody comes close to Coach Jason. He cares about his students and it shows. Even when the mats are full of students, he finds a way to make it feel like he’s giving you all of his attention.
I’ve been training at Empower Jiu Jitsu for about two years, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. Coach Jason's method of instructing is outstanding—he creates an environment that’s not only educational but also welcoming, positive, and lots of fun.
I don’t usually write reviews but felt compelled because of the excellent experience I’ve had at Empower Jiu Jitsu. I’m still very new to Jiu jitsu (no prior wrestling/grappling experience). Signing up with Empower was one of the best decisions I’ve made for physical fitness, self-confidence and fighting skills.
New to BJJ? Start at Empower Jiu Jitsu
Empower 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 Empower 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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