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Gracie 717 North

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Halifax, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 6–7 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 Gracie 717 North, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Gracie 717 North — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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.

From the reviews

Gracie 717 North is a very welcoming place! I just started my first classes this week and immediately feel in love with Jiu Jitsu! Everyone is so kind and respectful! Be prepared to have a lot of fun and to bring out your competitive side! Classes are open to multiple age groups!

★★★★★ — Kinsley, Apr 2025

Great place for all skill levels. Plenty of options time wise for classes. Seminars have been good. Classes are tough but rewarding. If you are in the area and enjoy combat sports I highly recommend stopping in.

★★★★★ — Dustin, Apr 2025

Everyone here is great, lots cool people. I highly suggest stopping by even if you know nothing about Jiu jitsu, the coach is great.

★★★★★ — Caleb, Jun 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Gracie 717 North

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. 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 Gracie 717 North

791 Enders Rd, Halifax, PA17032

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