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HOA Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Media, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hoajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 267-736-3564
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“I am able to send both my kids to the same class, where they have the same friends and learn the same things at their own pace.”
“If you’re looking to become a competitor, learn self defense, or just find a hobby and a new group of amazing family members in the process, then HOA is for you.”
“If you’re looking to become a competitor, learn self defense, or just find a hobby and a new group of amazing family members in the process, then HOA is for you.”
“I recently visited this jiu jitsu gym for the first time to train with my rugby team, and I had an outstanding experience.”
Other martial arts here
“Awesome instructors and a very welcoming environment for people who are new to BJJ/MMA.”
What members say
“Great instructor, and really taught a bunch of guys who have no idea what they're doing, how to be safe and controlled in a new setting.”
“I recently visited this jiu jitsu gym for the first time to train with my rugby team, and I had an outstanding experience.”
“The kids program is amazing, adults program as well with classes being 50% females, very welcoming for anyone!”
“The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to explain techniques in a way that made them easy to understand, even for someone new to the gym.”
“The kids program is amazing, adults program as well with classes being 50% females, very welcoming for anyone!”
“From the moment I walked in, the environment was welcoming, clean, and professional.”
From the reviews
Jiu Jitsu isn't just a sport or martial art... it's an investment in the future. My daughters are growing up with a clear understanding of what it takes to build strength, respect, and community... they're learning what it takes to be true leaders. Bonus: No one is going to f#*! with them (without regretting it).
If you live in or around Media PA this is THE Academy you want to train at. Professor Thiago is an amazing instructor. He has innate ability to teach to all level of student.
I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this. I thought I had a review up - maybe the old location. Hoa Jujitsu is one of the places I always advocate to parents. The staff there are amazing and the owner truly cares about the community that inhabits his gym.
I recently visited this jiu jitsu gym for the first time to train with my rugby team, and I had an outstanding experience. From the moment I walked in, the environment was welcoming, clean, and professional.
New to BJJ? Start at HOA Jiu Jitsu
HOA 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 HOA 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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