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Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Charleroi, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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 — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sacrificejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 833-225-5944

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–4 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“I love this place its doing very well with my kid I have a 1 year old and will be putting her in when shes of the age”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Outstanding self defense tactics and education.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“I’ve been doing MMA since 2010, in that time, I have traveled to dozens of gyms; this is, the best facility that I have been to.”

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🥊 Boxing

“Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, mma, boxing, wrestling, weights!”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, mma, boxing, wrestling, weights!”

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🤸 Wrestling

“Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, mma, boxing, wrestling, weights!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“If you are looking for a great place to train the the Pittsburgh area Sacrifice is the place to go not only do they have amazing instruction and content but also are amazing humans”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“The environment is nice and its a family oriented place.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Helps build your child's confidence, self control, and gives them discipline over themselves in their actions and mental attitude.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“I’ve had the privilege of training at several other gyms…this one is by far the nicest facility and very clean.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Helps build your child's confidence, self control, and gives them discipline over themselves in their actions and mental attitude.”

From the reviews

The coaches are very thorough with their instructions, and they make it easy to understand Jiu Jitsu. Also, they clean the academy very well. I would recommend Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu Academy to everyone who is interested.

★★★★★ — Kayzie, Feb 2023

I’ve been doing MMA since 2010, in that time, I have traveled to dozens of gyms; this is, the best facility that I have been to. Everyone involved is top notch, from the instructors, to the other members. Everyone is humble and knows how to keep it light!

★★★★★ — Mil, Feb 2023

If you're in the area, try this place out!! It's a great Martial Arts Academy! Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, mma, boxing, wrestling, weights! Everything you need!

★★★★★ — Robert, Feb 2023

One thing I love about JiuJitsu is the people you meet. I have never attended your gym, but I just competed against a couple people from your gym. Nothing but respect to you guys, coaches and teammates gave me compliments and were super nice.

★★★★★ — Justin, Oct 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy

Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy

101 Kennedy Rd Suite B, Charleroi, PA15022

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