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Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newtown, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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
  • 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 sionbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 267-312-2383

Hours

Monday 11 am–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–9 pm
Friday 11 am–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩳 No-Gi

“Gio is an excellent no-gi instructor as well-detailed in the art.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“If your a beginner or a advanced expert you are going to thrive here.”

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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 Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 3 mentions

“Honestly, it is a big blast to train there and have two of the best guys teaching us how to get better at BJJ and Muay Thai.”

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🏟️ MMA

“they also start MMA classes soon.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“it is not "paid membership, come and leave" but this gym with time becomes a family, where you can share a cold drink after the training session.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Steve really takes his time and makes sure that everyone is understanding of the techniques and working to the best of their ability to get better.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“The gym itself is quite large, has a workout area, clean mats, and a nice rec space.”

From the reviews

This is a great place. If your a beginner or a advanced expert you are going to thrive here. I have never felt so welcomed entering a building than I did here. The whole Team are very nice people and masters at their craft.

★★★★★ — Josh, Jun 2024

I was in PA for a business trip and initially struggled to find a place to train until I found Sion BJJ. The gym itself is quite large, has a workout area, clean mats, and a nice rec space. Steve Austin, the owner, is a legit black belt with an inspirational story which really made me excited to train with him.

★★★★★ — Alex, Mar 2019

Don’t even know where to start! Sion BJJ is great and the reviews speak for themselves. Steve really takes his time and makes sure that everyone is understanding of the techniques and working to the best of their ability to get better.

★★★★★ — Nikitta, Aug 2025

Honestly, it is a big blast to train there and have two of the best guys teaching us how to get better at BJJ and Muay Thai. sadly, muay thai is not available now, but talking about BJJ and the owner of the gym - Steve, I have nothing else but nice things to say.

★★★★★ — Yurii, Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

New to BJJ? Start at Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu

Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu

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 Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu

36 Richboro Rd, Newtown, PA18940

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