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Jiu Jitsu One

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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 — 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
  • 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 jiujitsu1.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (717) 823-7318

Hours

Monday 10:30 AM–12 PM, 6:30–8 PM
Tuesday 6:30–8 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–12 PM, 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 6:30–8 PM
Friday 10:30 AM–12 PM, 6:30–8 PM
Saturday 11 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–12:30 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 Jiu Jitsu One, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“My kids have been coming here for over a year, and they’ve learned so much along the way.”

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🥋 Gi

“Dropped in for a gi class on Saturday.”

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🏆 Competition Team 5 mentions

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👤 Private Lessons

“Extremely competitive room for the experienced but at the same time a great place for newcomers to learn and progress fast with one on one instruction.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Great jujitsu for everyone & awesome self defense classes for women, men & Muay Thai classes for all!”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“There are experienced grapplers, jiu jitsu players, judo players, wrestlers, and people that are brand new to the sport/art in house.”

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Other martial arts here

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

🥊 Muay Thai

“Great jujitsu for everyone & awesome self defense classes for women, men & Muay Thai classes for all!”

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🤼 Judo

“There are experienced grapplers, jiu jitsu players, judo players, wrestlers, and people that are brand new to the sport/art in house.”

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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.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Nick the coach/owner ran a great class and gave personal instruction while drilling.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“Very welcoming people and had great rolls, I highly recommend!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“The training is well focused and the instructors are very knowledgable and supportive.”

active competition team 6 mentions
💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“As a women training in a male dominated sport I have always felt comfortable and welcome at Jiu Jitsu One!”

From the reviews

Great place to train bjj for every skill level. The gym is very welcoming to beginners. Nick runs the program in a way that allows you to learn new skills and build on them each class.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jan 2019

As a women training in a male dominated sport I have always felt comfortable and welcome at Jiu Jitsu One! There are days when we have 5-10 women on the matt's which isn't typical in most gyms! I also put my kids in jiu jitsu! Nick, our instructor, is awesome and helps us all as we learn and navigate our skills.

★★★★★ — Kristi, Apr 2021

Jiu Jitsu One is an anamzing place for anyone wanting to practice jiu jitsu, no matter the skill level. There are experienced grapplers, jiu jitsu players, judo players, wrestlers, and people that are brand new to the sport/art in house. The environment is very welcoming to beginners.

★★★★★ — Ryland, Jan 2019

Dropped in for a gi class on Saturday. Class was instructions/drilling for about 45 minutes and then rolling for the rest of class. I came in late yet coach was very welcoming. Nice people and chill vibes, so I'll definitely come back!

★★★★★ — Adnen, May 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Jiu Jitsu One

Jiu Jitsu One 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Jiu Jitsu One

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.

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 Jiu Jitsu One

1138 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA17601

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