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Scranton MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dunmore, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule scrantonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (570) 851-2987
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The other instructors, Lenny and Franco, are extremely helpful in correction making it feel like your group lessons are private lessons.”
“I highly recommend Scranton MMA to anybody interested in learning martial arts for self-defense, competition, or just fitness.”
“They really do a fantastic job of teaching students of all levels and advancing you no matter what stage you’re at.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai class has been a great introduction to MMA, being self-paced and having time for individualized instruction made starting out easy and enjoyable.”
“Prior to Scranton MMA, I had no knowledge of any martial arts and the progress I've seen over the past year has been unbelievable.”
“My son goes here for Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing.”
“Scranton MMA helped me find a new love in judo, I recommend everyone try a class and train there maybe you'll do the same.”
What members say
“They really do a fantastic job of teaching students of all levels and advancing you no matter what stage you’re at.”
“Scranton MMA is more than just a gym, it's a family built on strong values and a shared goal to help everyone become the best version of themselves, both on and off the mats.”
“Steve Polito, the head instructor, has done a phenomenal job breaking down the fundamentals and teaching each technique clearly and effectively.”
“When she told me it was a Gracie Jiu Jitsu class, I was almost against it.”
From the reviews
A great place to learn and train Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. The classes are well structured and the price is extremely cheap for all that you get. It's easy to access, right off the Casey, in Dunmore and less than a few minutes from Scranton. Highly recommend.
As someone who has never done martial arts before (but was always eager to), Scranton MMA has been an absolute joy to attend. They really do a fantastic job of teaching students of all levels and advancing you no matter what stage you’re at.
Scranton MMA does an amazing job teaching students of all levels. With an approachable staff and curriculum focused around proven methods, it is the most suitable gym for anyone looking to get started or continue their martial arts journey.
We did the Muay Thai and BJJ classes. Steven and the instructors did a great job helping us through the classes. If anyone is looking to do martial arts classes near Dunmore or Scranton, I highly recommend checking out Scranton MMA.
New to BJJ? Start at Scranton MMA
Scranton MMA 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 Scranton MMA
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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