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SilverJack Jiu-jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin Park, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule silverjackjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 412-447-5570

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Closed

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 SilverJack Jiu-jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Seven Seas Jiu-Jitsu (also known as SilverJack Jiu-Jitsu) is more than just a gym—it’s a welcoming, top-tier training environment where students of all levels can thrive.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great instructors, clean environment, awesome people that are all hungry to learn.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Seven Seas Jiu-Jitsu (also known as SilverJack Jiu-Jitsu) is more than just a gym—it’s a welcoming, top-tier training environment where students of all levels can thrive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Seven Seas Jiu-Jitsu (also known as SilverJack Jiu-Jitsu) is more than just a gym—it’s a welcoming, top-tier training environment where students of all levels can thrive.”

From the reviews

I’ve known Jack Tolley for over 20 years—not just as a friend, but as a fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner—and I can honestly say he’s one of the most talented and dedicated people I know. His passion for the art and commitment to helping others grow is unmatched.

★★★★★ — Matt, Apr 2025

Great instructors, clean environment, awesome people that are all hungry to learn. Jack has given me confidence not only in jiu jitsu but even outside of the gym as well. Highly recommend this place🤙🏼

★★★★★ — Justin, Apr 2025

Expert martial arts knowledge and a great vibe. Highly recommended - from a 2nd degree black belt and certified instructor in Tang Soo Do and mixed martial artist.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Apr 2025

I’ve been training with Jack for about a year now. Both my sons and nephew are now training with Jack as well. This is a great place to practice and train with individual attention by the staff. Drop in for a class!

★★★★★ — Matt, Apr 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at SilverJack Jiu-jitsu

SilverJack 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.

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Your first BJJ class at SilverJack 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.

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 SilverJack Jiu-jitsu

Franklin Park, PA

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