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Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glenside, 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 (ages 5–13) — 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 fundamentaljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 267-847-8849
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–7:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30–11:15 am |
The classes they run
“Fundamental Jiu Jitsu is truly a gem, and I am super happy to have found a gym with such a great vibe and pretty awesome people to laugh and roll with!”
“We have a great kids program, and the adult class has practitioners from a wide range of age groups, so there is something for everyone here at FJJ.”
“From the first time I walked in everyone has always been so nice and welcoming.”
Other martial arts here
“It's probably a little later for a MMA career, but I am gaining confidence in my physical self again.”
“Although the primary focus is Jiu Jitsu there are opportunities to learn and practice Judo, wrestling and takedown.”
“Although the primary focus is Jiu Jitsu there are opportunities to learn and practice Judo, wrestling and takedown.”
What members say
“After adding several great instructors to the roster this is the place to go for a quality BJJ experience.”
“My son was always afraid to try martial arts in general, but the first day I brought him in to watch the kid's class, he was immediately interested in trying it.”
“Everyone there is warm and welcoming, always ready and willing to share knowledge and accommodate individual skill levels and expectations.”
“We have a great kids program, and the adult class has practitioners from a wide range of age groups, so there is something for everyone here at FJJ.”
“The facility is spotless and they have strict rules to make it stays that way, which is a relief.”
“It's a great group of men and women.”
From the reviews
I trained years ago, but then had to stop for a bit. I bounced around to different parts of the country and would drop into gyms to check them out, but I never quite found one that felt like a fit. From the first moment I walked into Fundamental, I knew I had found a home.
I studied Judo in HS and college. I have not had any martial arts experience since 1975. I took advantage of a free lesson from Coach Joe. At age 66, I decided to join Fundamental Jiu Jitsu. I have been going now for a month and it was a great decision on my part.
I’ve been training here for over two years now and I can’t say enough good things about it. Every single day there’s a class that’s both structured and fun. This is a place to build yourself up mentally, physically, and gain a second family that you never knew you needed.
Fundamental Jiujitsu has been a game changer for my children. It has given my son and daughter so much self confidence and self awareness in only a short time. Coach Joe is amazing at making all the kids feel so included. It's a place where I see my kids flourishing and gaining skills for a lifetime.
New to BJJ? Start at Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC
Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC 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 Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC
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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