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Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule sonicbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 814-428-8780

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
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 Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“The gym’s body of work really speaks for itself as he and his athletes don’t just compete, they win.”

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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 Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“The MMA class is excellent, mixing a number of proven techniques from BJJ to boxing to kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“He's highly qualified and experienced, being a 2 time MMA champ.”

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🥊 Boxing

“The MMA class is excellent, mixing a number of proven techniques from BJJ to boxing to kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“The MMA class is excellent, mixing a number of proven techniques from BJJ to boxing to kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling.”

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🤸 Wrestling

“The MMA class is excellent, mixing a number of proven techniques from BJJ to boxing to kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling.”

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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.

From the reviews

Ben is a fantastic coach! He takes the time to teach you the skill not just so you know it, but so you understand it. The gym’s body of work really speaks for itself as he and his athletes don’t just compete, they win.

★★★★★ — Devin, Aug 2022

Great gym. Full weight room and punch lab. Coach Ben is a top notch teacher. He's highly qualified and experienced, being a 2 time MMA champ. Hands down, best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym I've ever trained in.

★★★★★ — Matt, Aug 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and 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.

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 Sonic Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

767A Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, PA16323

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