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The Jiu Jitsu Company
5 ★★★★★ 202 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Philadelphia, 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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jiujitsuphilly.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (267) 600-7850
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2:30 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“I ended up taking two classes and attending an open mat.”
“Whether you are considering trying jiu jitsu for the first time or have been practicing for years, this is a great place to check out!”
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What members say
“Josh is a great instructor and Angie is a fantastic host.”
“Whether you are considering trying jiu jitsu for the first time or have been practicing for years, this is a great place to check out!”
“Coach Angie, Josh, and Emil, along with other staff have been incredibly patient and supportive of my son.”
“I noticed right off the jump their attention to detail, and their cleanliness was obvious the moment I stepped through the door.”
“The mats are always clean, and gym always has a nice flow during the daytime from the natural light coming from the west through the windows of the main mat room.”
“It was a really good blend of feeling the technique and focusing on technical progression.”
From the reviews
It was my first time in Philadelphia, and we decided to train at The Jiu Jitsu Company. What an incredible experience and facility. I’ve been training for 27 years, and I place a high value on community and environment — both were evident the moment we walked through the doors.
The Jiu Jitsu Company is easily one of the best places to train in Philly! I’ve been going here for about 2.5 years and it’s been one of the best learning experiences I’ve ever had. Josh and Angie’s Fundamentals 12 week curriculum is the absolute best in the city.
I dropped in while in town for work. The facility is beautiful, with changing rooms and they even showers! The people were friendly and inviting. Pim was great and provided clear and detailed instruction, rolled with others, and offered to stay a little late.
I was on a business trip, dropped in for a class and had a great experience! The facilities were clean and inviting. The students and Josh were very friendly and welcoming. Josh taught great techniques that I will incorporate into my game. I highly recommend training at The Jiu Jitsu Company.
New to BJJ? Start at The Jiu Jitsu Company
The Jiu Jitsu Company 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 The Jiu Jitsu Company
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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