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Hellfish Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chalfont, 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
- 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 hellfishmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (215) 716-3554
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“the instructors genuinely care and want to make sure you continue to improve and have proper technique.”
“Hellfish had such a positive impact on myself, that I had to get my son involved.”
“Being part of a team in high school and college were some of the best moments of my life.”
“If you are a hobbyist, competitor or just getting into it, this is the place to train!”
“The classes feel almost like one-on-one training because of how much attention and coaching you get, no matter your experience level.”
“as a person who had no experience in any martial art / sport i was very nervous walking in there, but that went away very quickly as there is a very welcoming atmosphere.”
Other martial arts here
“i’ve been training at hellfish in muay thai for 4 years now.”
“i highly recommend this gym to anybody who is even the slightest bit interested in mma.”
What members say
“Jason is an excellent instructor—clear, patient, and creates a space where you can learn without feeling out of place.”
“as a person who had no experience in any martial art / sport i was very nervous walking in there, but that went away very quickly as there is a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“as a person who had no experience in any martial art / sport i was very nervous walking in there, but that went away very quickly as there is a very welcoming atmosphere.”
“I dropped in as someone who trains in California and his entire school trained respectfully and well mannered while pushing me with their technique.”
“If you are a hobbyist, competitor or just getting into it, this is the place to train!”
“The kids are taught discipline and respect as well.”
From the reviews
I can’t rave about Hellfish enough. Being part of a team in high school and college were some of the best moments of my life. I get to continue that experience well into my 40’s and hopefully beyond. I’ve had many coaches and Tim is one of the best I’ve had.
I’ve been training at Hellfish for a little more than two years. I travel for work and make habit of training at gyms in any city/country I’m visiting. The atmosphere Tim has created at Hellfish is second to none. When I started I hoped to better myself physically.
I was nervous trying Jiu Jitsu for the first time a few months ago, but Hellfish made it such a positive experience. Jason is an excellent instructor—clear, patient, and creates a space where you can learn without feeling out of place.
I started training at HellFish in March of 2024. I was about 300 pounds when I entered and I now weight 220. Coach Tim is versatile in dealing with the highest level students and the newest ones. I wouldn't trade this gym for anywhere else and plan to continue my journey here.
New to BJJ? Start at Hellfish Mixed Martial Arts
Hellfish Mixed Martial Arts 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 Hellfish Mixed Martial Arts
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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