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Mon Valley BJJ - Charleroi
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Charleroi, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule monvalleybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 724-797-8699
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2–4 pm |
The classes they run
“Great workout for beginners and competitors alike.”
“Excellent place to train for all levels of experience.”
Other martial arts here
“Cody is an amazing instructor and is not only trained in BJJ, but also a high rank in Judo and also trains in Taekwondo.”
What members say
“Cody is an amazing instructor and is not only trained in BJJ, but also a high rank in Judo and also trains in Taekwondo.”
“The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming for all new students, regardless of their experience level.”
“The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming for all new students, regardless of their experience level.”
“Great workout for beginners and competitors alike.”
From the reviews
Been a member here for two years. This program offers something for everyone. If you’re a beginner looking for a safe fun environment to start your jiujitsu journey or you’re looking to train hard and compete in a tournament setting this is the place for you.
Awesome team and group of guys to work with. Small tight knit group with great instruction. Great workout for beginners and competitors alike.
Mon Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the best BJJ school in the Mon Valley Area! Cody is an amazing instructor and is not only trained in BJJ, but also a high rank in Judo and also trains in Taekwondo.
So happy I found this gym! The gym atmosphere is very welcoming, friendly and team oriented. Cody is great instructor and leader for the gym. Not only is he a brown belt in jiu-jitsu but in judo as well which is a nice added bonus to learn some stand up. Everyone here trains hard but also safe.
New to BJJ? Start at Mon Valley BJJ - Charleroi
Mon Valley BJJ - Charleroi 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 Mon Valley BJJ - Charleroi
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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