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Mid World Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomsburg, 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 (ages 6–15) — 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 midworldmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 570-492-6335
Hours
| Monday | 8–10 am, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8–10 am, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8–10 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–4 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son trains at 10th Planet Bloomsburg with Eric, top notch coach!”
“As an older hobbyist/competitor I find the mix of training and personalities to be the perfect place for me to progress on my martial arts journey.”
“if you want to compete or just learn self defense MidWorld is the only place to go”
“The owner and other coaches are all amazingly knowledgeable and can help you whether you’re a beginner like me or a expert”
Other martial arts here
“I would highly recommend Mid World Martial Arts if you’re interested in training jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, or mma.”
“I would highly recommend Mid World Martial Arts if you’re interested in training jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, or mma.”
“I would highly recommend Mid World Martial Arts if you’re interested in training jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, or mma.”
“I would highly recommend Mid World Martial Arts if you’re interested in training jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, or mma.”
What members say
“Eric is a great instructor who gives constructive and positive feedback/tips, meets you at your level, and keeps the gym atmosphere fun and upbeat.”
“Eric and his wife Lauren are very passionate about helping their students improve while also making sure the gym is clean and welcoming!”
“Eric and his wife Lauren are very passionate about helping their students improve while also making sure the gym is clean and welcoming!”
“Huge training areas for: grappling, boxing, strength and conditioning, and even a full size mma cage.”
“As an older hobbyist/competitor I find the mix of training and personalities to be the perfect place for me to progress on my martial arts journey.”
“Some people pay for belts and affiliations and others earn them through blood sweat and tears.”
From the reviews
Started with 0 prior knowledge of kickboxing and jiu jitsu. I was nervous, until I realized everyone in the gym cares about bettering themselves and their teammates. I highly doubt you’ll find a more thoughtful and encouraging team anywhere else. 10th planet baby !
Update 6/28/2022: the new location is even better than the last. Huge training areas for: grappling, boxing, strength and conditioning, and even a full size mma cage. Great training partners with different skill levels and skill sets. Same supportive atmosphere and coaching. Easy parking bathrooms, shower.
Good vibes here! Eric is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Mid World Martial Arts if you’re interested in training jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, or mma.
I’ve been training here for over a year and there is a genuine camaraderie between the people who step on the mats. Everyone is very friendly and not afraid to work with newcomers.
New to BJJ? Start at Mid World Martial Arts
Mid World 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 Mid World 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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