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Railroad City Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule m.facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 496-5697
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 2–5 PM |
The classes they run
“This is the perfect place for self defense, fitness, and mental growth.”
“You won’t find a more knowledgeable, supportive, and beginner-friendly group.”
What members say
“All the people are very willing to teach new people and Camron the coach is really knowledgeable.”
“You won’t find a more knowledgeable, supportive, and beginner-friendly group.”
“A great training spot for BJJ with passionate coaches and a supportive community!”
“Great rolls, good guys, and Josh’s instruction and details were top notch!”
From the reviews
Whether you're a beginner or someone looking for a new gym to train at. Railroad City is truly the place for you. Great instructors and very beginner friendly. It can be nerve wracking trying something new, but everyone at RRC is extremely welcoming. I've been looking for a new gym for years. Very thankful for them.
I had no martial arts experience prior to joining. However, the lessons you learn aren’t restricted to the mat, but apply to your life. Truly, a great team. Couldn’t ask for better people to lead, teach, not only myself but others on their own journeys!
I've been training here almost since Railroad City has been open. I have trained at a handful of other schools locally and nonlocal, the instructors here are very methodical and attentive to the students which creates an ample atmosphere for growth and development.
For beginners and seasoned grapplers alike. Very beginner friendly, and a very talented room of training partners. Staff is knowledgeable, kind, thorough, and will do everything to help you feel at home. Join today!
New to BJJ? Start at Railroad City Jiu-Jitsu
Railroad City Jiu-Jitsu 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 Railroad City 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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