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Tactical Combat Academy Mixed Martial Arts - Chambersburg PA
4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chambersburg, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tcamma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-251-2908
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Truly appreciate how Coach Josh focuses on the here and now and realism of what children may encounter during their everyday engagement with kids at school or the playground.”
“I primarily train BJJ, receiving high-level instruction that has afforded me the ability to compete at the world level.”
“Tca covers pretty much everything aspect of self defense, MMA, and boxing.”
“As I progress as a martial artist, I am able to recognize how well the skills taught are tailored for beginners through advanced students.”
Other martial arts here
“The programs are varied with grappling, Muay Thai, Filipino Kali, and other Martial Arts mixed in.”
“TCA MMA has an excellent program for kids and adults lead by a knowledgeable, well trained staff.”
“Tca covers pretty much everything aspect of self defense, MMA, and boxing.”
What members say
“Coach Josh is an amazing coach and is dedicated to helping his students be the best that they can.”
“As I progress as a martial artist, I am able to recognize how well the skills taught are tailored for beginners through advanced students.”
“Tactical combat academy (near Dunkin’) showed my family as a hole to be disciplined, confident, confident, and eligible to take part in any activity.”
“My kids enjoy attending and learning the various techniques of martial arts.”
“I primarily train BJJ, receiving high-level instruction that has afforded me the ability to compete at the world level.”
From the reviews
This is thee absolute best mixed martial arts gym in the area ! All of the coaches are so kinda and welcoming if you don’t know a lot from the beginning they make sure that they take the time and effort to get you on the right track to be able to defend yourself or compete if you are into it One thing I am amazed by…
TCA MMA has an excellent program for kids and adults lead by a knowledgeable, well trained staff. The school is more like a family. The programs are varied with grappling, Muay Thai, Filipino Kali, and other Martial Arts mixed in.
I have trained at the Greencastle TCA location for roughly 7 years and taught at the Chambersburg location since opening (2.5 years). I primarily train BJJ, receiving high-level instruction that has afforded me the ability to compete at the world level.
In the 8 years of me going to tca I have loved every second of it. Tca has taught me Leadership, discipline and simple human skills. Tca has helped me stay in shape and stay healthy. Coach Josh is an amazing coach and is dedicated to helping his students be the best that they can.
New to BJJ? Start at Tactical Combat Academy Mixed Martial Arts - Chambersburg PA
Tactical Combat Academy Mixed Martial Arts - Chambersburg PA 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 Tactical Combat Academy Mixed Martial Arts - Chambersburg PA
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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