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Paramount Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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 — 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 paramountbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (610) 269-1127
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–9 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30–9 AM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 7:30–9 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I just started taking the Basics BJJ classes at Paramount, and I have to say, I was super nervous at first since I don't have any experience.”
“My son started has been taking classes for over a year and it’s amazing to see the progress that he has made.”
“While this school is fantastic for beginners, it is also home base for multiple black belts, a large group of serious competitors, and plenty of hard working hobbyist.”
“Whether you are looking to get in shape, learn self defense, or build self-confidence, Paramount has it all!”
“As a lady trying a combat sport like this for the first time on my own, these folks have made it an engaging, encouraging and comfortable beginning.”
Other martial arts here
“I started out with Muay Thai two days per week.”
“To those that don't know what it is, it's like kickboxing but there are additional things allowed like sweeps, clinching, knees and elbows.”
What members say
“The coaches are knowledgeable and welcoming and everyone is always ready to help each other anytime there are questions or someone needs some help with techniques.”
“From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by not only the friendly staff, but the friendly coaches and students too.”
“They’ve also got a very cohesive curriculum, a library of online video tutorials for each technique they teach and a pretty big community of both men and women of all levels.”
“While this school is fantastic for beginners, it is also home base for multiple black belts, a large group of serious competitors, and plenty of hard working hobbyist.”
“They’ve also got a very cohesive curriculum, a library of online video tutorials for each technique they teach and a pretty big community of both men and women of all levels.”
“My son has so much fun there while also learning bjj, the importance of staying fit, discipline, focus, and other important lessons that he can take with him throughout his life.”
From the reviews
I joined Paramount hoping to mix up my workout routine and learn a little self defense. I had no prior martial arts experience. Luckily, Paramount has a very organized beginners program designed to introduce novices to the fundamentals of the sport and self defense.
I joined Paramount eager to get back into training, but didn't know what to expect. From my initial tour and intro, I felt at ease! The team at the front was welcoming, my intro with Zach was very helpful, and shortly after I attended my first class!
I started training at Paramount a few months ago and it quickly turned into the highlight of my week. It has a welcoming, professional, enthusiastic, hard working culture supported by the instructors and staff. They are eager to answer any questions and clearly passionate about instructing.
I've been training at Paramount since around Septmeber 2022. I have to admit I was nervous about even walking in the door at first. I had never trained any type of martial arts in my life and I was 45 years old. I started out with Muay Thai two days per week.
New to BJJ? Start at Paramount Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Paramount Brazilian 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 Paramount Brazilian 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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