Home › Pennsylvania › Allentown › Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Allentown, 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
- Membership memberships run around $170/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zombiebjjpa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 484-218-5748
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11 am, 4:25–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11 am, 4:25–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 9:30–11 am, 4:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30–11 am, 4:25–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 9:30–10:30 am, 4:45–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 9 am–12:30 am |
The classes they run
“The fundamentals classes are both comfortable and engaging for somebody who is brand new to bjj.”
“From Gi and No-Gi classes, to the kids classes and even the new women’s class, there is something for everyone!”
“From Gi and No-Gi classes, to the kids classes and even the new women’s class, there is something for everyone!”
“From Gi and No-Gi classes, to the kids classes and even the new women’s class, there is something for everyone!”
“From Gi and No-Gi classes, to the kids classes and even the new women’s class, there is something for everyone!”
“The classes have a nice variety of difficulty and range from very beginner friendly to more technical advanced classes.”
Other martial arts here
“The Kickboxing and Muay Thai program is also developing and very fun along with Jiu Jitsu.”
“The Kickboxing and Muay Thai program is also developing and very fun along with Jiu Jitsu.”
What members say
“The color belt instructors are pretty good, but the black belt instructors are very good (makes sense given the extra experience).”
“The classes have a nice variety of difficulty and range from very beginner friendly to more technical advanced classes.”
“The classes have a nice variety of difficulty and range from very beginner friendly to more technical advanced classes.”
“Coach Jared is incredibly detail-oriented—he has a sharp eye for catching the key elements I might be missing in my techniques.”
“Whether I want to focus on strength and conditioning, sharpen my striking, or dive into specific areas of my jiu-jitsu game, the options are always available.”
From the reviews
Very friendly staff and super welcoming! I found that everyone was really supportive as well! However, as a beginner, I do not know if BJJ is worth the amount of money. Probably best for those with enough free time to commit three days/nights a week or at least have some level of experience.
I was in Allentown a few days for work, so I sent them a message through their website asking about their policy for visitors. A few minutes later they replied simply "Come on by!" I went to the advanced no-gi class, and I'm glad I did.
My family and I are at the gym almost everyday and we love it here! From Gi and No-Gi classes, to the kids classes and even the new women’s class, there is something for everyone! Jeremy is a great coach and business owner.
I've been training at Zombie for over four years now, and it's truly become my home since moving away from Philadelphia. What keeps me coming back is the community, culture, and the coaching. Coach Jared is incredibly detail-oriented—he has a sharp eye for catching the key elements I might be missing in my techniques.
New to BJJ? Start at Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Zombie Brazilian 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.
Your first BJJ class at Zombie Brazilian 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.
More BJJ gyms near Allentown
Exalt Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Robinson & VanBrackle Jiu-Jitsu Scholarship Fund
Padilla Bjj
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site