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Pennsylvania Combat Sports
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Greensburg, 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 6–13) — 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 trainpacs.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (724) 420-5199
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“PACS was a great opportunity for my son to broaden his MMA skills after being a wrestler in school.”
“If you’re looking to compete or just want to get in shape while learning real and effective fighting techniques this is the place for you.”
“Professor Casey and all of the coaches have a ton of experience and they do a great job in structuring the classes to be fun while also learning a real world skill.”
“I highly recommend this gym to anyone, whether you are an experienced fighter or beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“If your interested in combat sports bjj, Muay Thai, boxing then hit PACS up.”
“I enjoyed and benefited from these classes so much that I eventually started their Striking 101 and MMA 101 classes as well.”
“Casey is a knowledgable coach and makes the learning process easy whether you've never tried boxing or have been boxing for years.”
What members say
“Professor Casey and the coaches under him are the most professional and knowledgeable coaches I’ve personally dealt with.”
“I am beginning this journey at 50 years of age yet Casey (owner), all students, and coaches have been welcoming and encouraging.”
“The atmosphere is very supportive as you develop teammates and surround yourself with positive hardworking individuals that are also looking for the best out of themselves.”
“If you’re looking to compete or just want to get in shape while learning real and effective fighting techniques this is the place for you.”
“Pennsylvania Combat Sports has made the intimidating step of joining a new sport and gym a true pleasure (with a lot of sweat and grit of course).”
“If you’re looking to compete or just want to get in shape while learning real and effective fighting techniques this is the place for you.”
From the reviews
To anyone who is thinking about trying BJJ or Combat Sports, you should go for it! And Pennsylvania Combat Sports (PACS) is the place to be! Joining PACS has been a positive, life-changing experience for me. In the past, I was shy, lacked confidence, and was looking for an outlet to help me feel better about myself.
I started training at PA combat sports about a year and a half ago. When I first signed up I was nervous trying out a new sport, especially my first combat sport. I started in the striking class and quickly found out that there was nothing to be nervous about.
Training here was an awesome experience that I can’t say enough about. As a beginner to mixed martial arts the environment was very welcoming and goal-oriented. Casey is a great coach who is knowledgeable, helpful, and will push you to do the best that you can.
Anyone looking for a place to get involved in combat sports, self defense etc. should stop their search and head into PACS. Professor Casey and the coaches under him are the most professional and knowledgeable coaches I’ve personally dealt with.
New to BJJ? Start at Pennsylvania Combat Sports
Pennsylvania Combat Sports 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 Pennsylvania Combat Sports
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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