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Spear Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Havertown, Pennsylvania
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spearjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (267) 579-2265
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my sons and my husband train here, and the sense of community is just as powerful as the skills they’re building.”
“Professor Noah Spear and his whole staff are not only warm and inviting, but also focused on giving you a safe, but serious, jiu-jitsu education with an emphasis on self defense.”
“Clean mats, lots of space and a great atmosphere for beginners and exp folks alike.”
What members say
“Great place, friendly people and instructor! Had a great time!”
“It is obvious that Spear BJJ take their commitment to a welcoming and inclusive culture as serious as their Jiu Jitsu training.”
“It is obvious that Spear BJJ take their commitment to a welcoming and inclusive culture as serious as their Jiu Jitsu training.”
“Lots of high energy rolls with solid and precise technique.”
“Additionally, the facility is IMMACULATELY maintained, with changing areas, clean restrooms, and showers.”
“Professor Noah Spear and his whole staff are not only warm and inviting, but also focused on giving you a safe, but serious, jiu-jitsu education with an emphasis on self defense.”
From the reviews
A buddy and I, both purple belts, dropped in for a class. Lisa made the process smooth. We were checked in and ready to go before arrival. Professor Noah welcomed us to class and introduced the members. Warm up drills were fast paced and got us ready to work.
I tried my very first class over 2 years ago. I was out of shape and scared to walk in the door. It was the best decision I’ve made. Noah Spear is a World Champion and one of the most knowledgeable, personable and fun coaches/people I’ve ever met. His school is home for me.
I highly recommend Noah Spear and Spear Jiu Jitsu. Very welcoming environment with high level, professional, creative and enjoyable training. Excellent for beginners and advanced Jiu Jitsu practitioners.
Awesome instruction and training partners. Clean mats, lots of space and a great atmosphere for beginners and exp folks alike.
New to BJJ? Start at Spear Jiu Jitsu
Spear 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.
Your first BJJ class at Spear 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.
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