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Renzo Gracie Pocono
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- 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 ·
- Phone +1 570-872-9899
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“We have gone over the basics that master Renzo and Danaher have taught us and it has made my game much better.”
“My son has been training with them for about a year now and I've seen so much growth from him.”
“I’m still amazed when I watch all of them practice and compete.”
“Definitely recommend for beginners to give it a shot and for experienced people to come in for a challenge and up your game like i am!”
Other martial arts here
“The Judo Instructor is patient and takes the time to really drill in what you need to be a great stand up artist.”
What members say
“Definitely recommend for beginners to give it a shot and for experienced people to come in for a challenge and up your game like i am!”
“Since we decided introduce our son at BJJ, we have been looking for a gym that has a good harmony, a friendly environment and a consolidated technique.”
“The instructors do a great job not only demonstrating techniques clearly but also breaking down why they work, which has been really helpful for my learning.”
“I have over 15 years BJJ experience and have trained and competed with some big names in the sport.”
“please read the following: I came to Renzo Gracie (Stroudsburg) while visiting friends in the area.”
“Very clean facility that is thoroughly cleaned after every class.”
From the reviews
Really great atmosphere with a professor who starts at fundamentals and adds on only when you’re ready. Classes are a lot of fun with amazingly supportive teammates. Very clean facility that is thoroughly cleaned after every class.
We love this gym! My son has been training with them for about a year now and I've seen so much growth from him. He has so much respect for his instructors and is always excited to train. It's also really family friendly and everyone is so nice.
I have been training Jiu Jitsu for 8.5 years and been to dozens of gyms over the years.While I was in the Pocono area I chose Renzo Pocono as my home away from home. The instruction here was above par, both in detail and organization.
I have been training martial arts for over 15 years at my young age and have traveled a whole lot doing so, RGP has been by far one of the most home-like gyms ever. The minute they knew i trained under another Renzo Gracie gym,prof. Edwin has treated me like family.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Pocono
Renzo Gracie Pocono 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 Renzo Gracie Pocono
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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