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Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule martinezbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (215) 613-8360

Hours

Monday 11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
Friday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 11 AM–8 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8 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 Martinez BJJ Fitness Center, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“My son has been training here and has had amazing results both physically and emotionally.”

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Teens BJJ 3 mentions

“Hands down the best kids and teens program in the city's.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Self defense classes, open mat, check website for schedules.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Amazing place for learning jiu-jitsu, muy thai, and self defense.”

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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 Martinez BJJ Fitness Center — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“It's the only BANG Muay Thai Affiliate in Philly!”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“The Best BJJ & MMA School I ever been too and also trained .”

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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 85 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“All the coaches are great and Will is one of the best coaches and still competes alongside his team.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Wide range of skill and sizes, very cordial and welcoming atmosphere for newcomers and they even have showers which tends to be pretty rare in my experience.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“All the coaches are great and Will is one of the best coaches and still competes alongside his team.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“It's the only BANG Muay Thai Affiliate in Philly!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“Since going here and learning discipline and self confidence he has improved tremendously at home and school as well.”

From the reviews

martinez bjj one of the best jiu jitsu and gentle art academies with discipline and safety for your child👏

★★★★★ — Katia, Jun 2025

I'm over 50 years of age, and living with Multiple Myeloma. Martinez BJJ Fitness Center, is exactly that, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness. At my age, finding an activity which pushes my body beyond its limit, while learning was a challenge; before I found Martinez BJJ.

★★★★★ — Zen, Jul 2021

My son has been training here and has had amazing results both physically and emotionally. He no longer gets bullied at school. Since going here and learning discipline and self confidence he has improved tremendously at home and school as well. He loves the friends he has made here.

★★★★★ — Azrael, Nov 2017

Hands down the best kids and teens program in the city's. Will is an excellent coach for both kids, teens and adults.

★★★★★ — Matt, Sep 2015

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Your first BJJ class at Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

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 Martinez BJJ Fitness Center

3511 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA19149

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