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The Forge Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in York Springs, Pennsylvania

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule paforgebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 717-524-8982

Hours

Monday 6–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6–7:30 pm
Wednesday 6–7:30 pm
Thursday 6–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–1 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 The Forge Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“This group is welcoming to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced, and the instructors do an amazing job meeting each adult & child where they are.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“This group is welcoming to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced, and the instructors do an amazing job meeting each adult & child where they are.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“This group is welcoming to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced, and the instructors do an amazing job meeting each adult & child where they are.”

From the reviews

My husband, our two daughters, and I have all trained here, and it’s been an incredible experience for every one of us. This group is welcoming to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced, and the instructors do an amazing job meeting each adult & child where they are.

★★★★★ — Tabitha, Dec 2025

Ive had the pleasure to know Christian when we were both purple belts... He runs a great crew! It is always a pleasure to train here. Also a great crew if you ever think about competing in BJJ!

★★★★★ — Dan, Sep 2025

I've been training at the forge for a few months now. If you have any reservations of stopping in, lay them to rest. This is a great group of people who truly care and just want to see everyone improve. Everyone welcomed me in and it has been a great experience. Christian and Rebecca dona fantastic job.

★★★★★ — Jamie, May 2025

all the people there are nice and cool people me and my brother have went for 2days now and we are committed to the sport it's a great place to go to get stuff off your mind and it's fun I give this place 5 stars definitely recommend this place

★★★★★ — Alexus, Sep 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at The Forge Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The Forge Zero Brazilian 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 The Forge Zero Brazilian 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 The Forge Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

8255 Carlisle Pike, York Springs, PA17372

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