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Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 318 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fogelsville, 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 (ages 7–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule prodigyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (484) 350-4989
Hours
| Monday | 8:30–11 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30–11 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–11 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30–11 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30–11 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30–11 AM |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending classes here, and the growth I’ve seen in him has been amazing - not only in his jiu-jitsu skills, but also in his confidence and discipline.”
“He started attending classes once a week but now attends as often as his school schedule allows because he wants to compete.”
“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner”
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What members say
“What makes Prodigy stand out is the way Professor Chino, Coach Liz, and Matthew teach world-class techniques while treating every student with genuine respect.”
“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s progress, whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced practitioner”
“But working with Professor Chino and the coaches at Prodigy has given him focus and unleased a sense of self-confidence in the boy that nobody in the family realized he had in him.”
“What makes Prodigy stand out is the way Professor Chino, Coach Liz, and Matthew teach world-class techniques while treating every student with genuine respect.”
“They show they care, yet expect the discipline I want instilled in my kids. My two love coming here and I recommend their gym to anyone interested in this beautiful sport!”
“The competition and skills on these mats is also unmatched to those who are looking for the best learning experience as far as the sport itself.”
From the reviews
We as a family have been coached by Liz and Chino for 3years. They have taken our family to amazing levels of Jiu-Jitsu jitsu. Matthew's so humble and a great inspiration to the kids . He's a 6xs pans champ . 🏆 He takes time with all the kids to be as great as him. Don't miss out on this club. Top level.
I cannot recommend this martial arts school enough!! Head Professor Chino and his instructors are all highly skilled individuals and super knowledgeable. Together they create a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all students. The facility is top-notch, always clean and always well-maintained.
My son has been attending for a while now, and the growth we’ve seen in his confidence, discipline, and focus has been incredible. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also patient, encouraging, and great with kids.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Prodigy BJJ! My son has been attending classes here, and the growth I’ve seen in him has been amazing - not only in his jiu-jitsu skills, but also in his confidence and discipline.
New to BJJ? Start at Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
Prodigy 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 Prodigy 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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