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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville
5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 graciejiujitsuphoenixville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (484) 649-1068
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 AM, 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 7–8 AM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“Our kids have gained knowledge & confidence in many important aspects of life as well as learning to love the physical movement and the technique of the practice.”
“They also do both Gi and No Gi styled training which teaches you how to switch it up.”
“They also do both Gi and No Gi styled training which teaches you how to switch it up.”
“My kid loves it, and they teach them not only the technics for self defense, but also good maners and how to be respectfuly and be kind with others.”
“Safety and cleanliness are top priorities, and it's a very welcoming gym for both beginners and advanced students.”
What members say
“Kyle is an amazing instructor and runs a fantastic gym.”
“Safety and cleanliness are top priorities, and it's a very welcoming gym for both beginners and advanced students.”
“The instructors are friendly, very knowledgeable, and take the time to explain the techniques in great detail.”
“Our kids have gained knowledge & confidence in many important aspects of life as well as learning to love the physical movement and the technique of the practice.”
“Our kids have gained knowledge & confidence in many important aspects of life as well as learning to love the physical movement and the technique of the practice.”
“I've been training at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville for over year and it has been great.”
From the reviews
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has been a great experience for our whole family. Our kids have gained knowledge & confidence in many important aspects of life as well as learning to love the physical movement and the technique of the practice.
Enrolled my 10-year-old daughter into the BullyProof program. She absolutely loves it. Looks forward to every class. The owner/instructor Mr. Kyle is great with the kids. The other instructors are great as well. If you have kids and are interested I highly recommend this place.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville is an awesome place. I started my 10 day trial in October last year and immediately signed up for a membership after my first combative class. Kyle is an amazing instructor and runs a fantastic gym. All the instructors at the gym are great (Mike, Stefan, Zach, and everyone in process)!
This place is awesome. Methodical approach to help beginners gain a solid foundation prior to attempting the more advanced techniques. The instructors are all great and give each individual attention and valuable feedback throughout the class.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville 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 Gracie Jiu Jitsu Phoenixville
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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