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Hanover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanover, 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
- Membership memberships run around $15/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 3ghanoverbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (223) 400-7925
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 6–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 AM, 12–2 PM, 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Everyone is there to help, the higher level belts seek out the newer members so they can help out, they’re extremely accommodating with kids too.”
“It’s like how high school should have been; you’re accepted immediately because you decided to challenge yourself.”
“If you live close by or want to drop and train( both gi and no gi classes available) just do it!”
“If you live close by or want to drop and train( both gi and no gi classes available) just do it!”
“I would highly recommend, especially to my fellow females who are looking for a challenge and/or who would like to develop self defense skills.”
“This place is great for beginners or former wrestlers like myself looking to get back in shape and wrestle again.”
Other martial arts here
“Located inside the gym for all around experience ( weights cardio) MMA classes.”
“This place is great for beginners or former wrestlers like myself looking to get back in shape and wrestle again.”
What members say
“If you’re on the fence about ju jitsu this is the place to go, welcoming atmosphere, great coaches and students plus you get the benefit of going to any of the other 3g affiliates!”
“If you’re on the fence about ju jitsu this is the place to go, welcoming atmosphere, great coaches and students plus you get the benefit of going to any of the other 3g affiliates!”
“If you’re on the fence about ju jitsu this is the place to go, welcoming atmosphere, great coaches and students plus you get the benefit of going to any of the other 3g affiliates!”
“The knowledge that they possess and they way that they can breakdown even the toughest concepts is a testament to their teaching ability.”
From the reviews
I am new to ju jitsu and have been going to Hanover bjj for about 3-4 months now. The 3g gym is absolutely awesome! Wealth of knowledge, great people, not out there to kill you since most of us work for a living.
Excellent place. Located inside the gym for all around experience ( weights cardio) MMA classes. but most importantly BJJ.Very welcoming with solid curriculum. Nice spread of white/color belts. Live rolling with the coach, newly minted black belt Mark Peck is impeccable 😍.
Been going here for around 5 months now. Really great gym with extremely knowledgeable instructors. This place is great for beginners or former wrestlers like myself looking to get back in shape and wrestle again.
I recently was looking at getting my daughter into the martial arts to help with her self control, as well as learning how to defend herself. We tried a a couple different places and chose Hanover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, because I believe they have the best instructors and they have a great option where my daughter can…
New to BJJ? Start at Hanover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Hanover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Hanover Brazilian 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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