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Evolution Jiu-Jitsu Pittsburgh
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Blawnox, 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 evolutionjiujitsupgh.pushpress.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 400-0758
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending the kids grappling class for a few weeks now, and the impact has been incredible.”
“My daughter has been attending the kids grappling class for a few weeks now, and the impact has been incredible.”
“Training for self-defense, competition or general skill at all levels and a welcoming environment for beginners or veteran BJJ practitioners”
“Training for self-defense, competition or general skill at all levels and a welcoming environment for beginners or veteran BJJ practitioners”
What members say
“Great Jiu Jitsu class with excellent instruction and a very welcoming environment.”
“Training for self-defense, competition or general skill at all levels and a welcoming environment for beginners or veteran BJJ practitioners”
“She's been learning real jiu-jitsu skills while also building confidence, discipline, and resilience in a really positive and supportive environment.”
“She's been learning real jiu-jitsu skills while also building confidence, discipline, and resilience in a really positive and supportive environment.”
From the reviews
I can’t recommend Evolution and the coaches, Rob and Jill, enough. I decided to try a class on a whim since I was already a member of the gym it’s located in, and I was immediately hooked. The camaraderie, quality of instruction, and overall vibe make every class fun and worthwhile.
Great environment that fosters learning, both physically and personally. Training for self-defense, competition or general skill at all levels and a welcoming environment for beginners or veteran BJJ practitioners
Great Jiu Jitsu class with excellent instruction and a very welcoming environment. Rob and Jill are knowledgeable and take the time to help everyone improve.
Great place to train. Owner Rob is an awesome instructor. Very much a family like atmosphere at the gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Evolution Jiu-Jitsu Pittsburgh
Evolution Jiu-Jitsu Pittsburgh 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 Evolution Jiu-Jitsu Pittsburgh
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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