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BJJ Gyms in Pennsylvania
208 BJJ gyms across 138 cities in Pennsylvania — including 114 with a free trial, 165 beginner-friendly, and 179 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Pennsylvania now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- State College
- Allentown
- York
- Bethlehem
- Easton
- Erie
- Greensburg
- Lancaster
- New Castle
- Newtown
- Bridgeport
- Bristol
- Carlisle
- Chambersburg
- Charleroi
- Doylestown
- Dunmore
- East Stroudsburg
- Harleysville
- Harrisburg
- Horsham
- King of Prussia
- Lemoyne
- Levittown
- Malvern
- Orwigsburg
- Paoli
- Phoenixville
- Quakertown
- Stroudsburg
- Wilkes-Barre
- Aliquippa
- Allison Park
- Altoona
- Ambler
- Ardmore
- Aston Township
- Beaver
- Berwick
- Berwyn
- Blakely
- Blawnox
- Bloomsburg
- Bradford
- Camp Hill
- Castle Shannon
- Chadds Ford
- Chalfont
- Colmar
- Conshohocken
- Coopersburg
- Coraopolis
- Dallas
- Danville
- Dillsburg
- Downingtown
- DuBois
- Eddystone
- Elizabethtown
- Ephrata
- Everett
- Exton
- Feasterville-Trevose
- Flourtown
- Fogelsville
- Franklin
- Franklin Park
- Gilbertsville
- Glenside
- Greencastle
- Halifax
- Hanover
- Hatboro
- Hatfield
- Havertown
- Highspire
- Houtzdale
- Huntingdon Valley
- Jeannette
- Johnstown
- Langhorne
- Lansdale
- Lewisburg
- Lititz
- Manchester
- Maple Glen
- Mars
- Mcconnellsburg
- Meadville
- Media
- Milford
- Millersville
- Milmont Park
- Monaca
- Monroeville
- Morrisville
- Morton
- Muncy
- Murrysville
- Myerstown
- Narberth
- Nazareth
- New Freedom
- New Holland
- New Hope
- Newtown Square
- Nottingham
- Olyphant
- Oxford
- Pottstown
- Pottsville
- Prospect Park
- Reading
- Red Hill
- Richboro
- Saxonburg
- Sayre
- Schwenksville
- Sharon
- Somerset
- Springfield Township
- Tannersville
- Temple
- Thorndale
- Toughkenamon
- Uniontown
- Upper Darby Township
- Warminster
- Warrington
- West Chester
- West Hazleton
- West Reading
- Wexford
- Williamsport
- Wyncote
- York Springs
Featured BJJ gyms in Pennsylvania
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Pennsylvania ranking →
Central PA Mixed Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 574 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Stout PGH - Strip District
4.9 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
The Vault Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 318 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ethos Jiu-Jitsu Collective
5 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
AmeriKick Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Pennsylvania
- Best BJJ gyms in Pennsylvania — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 165 beginner-friendly gyms in Pennsylvania, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 179 gyms in Pennsylvania with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 114 gyms in Pennsylvania offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 23 gyms in Pennsylvania with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Pennsylvania
- Renzo Gracie Academy locations in Pennsylvania
- Alliance locations in Pennsylvania
- Gracie Barra locations in Pennsylvania
BJJ programs in Pennsylvania
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids BJJ in Pennsylvania
- 🌱 Beginners in Pennsylvania
- 🏆 Competition Team in Pennsylvania
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Pennsylvania
- 🩳 No-Gi in Pennsylvania
- 👤 Private Lessons in Pennsylvania
- 🔓 Open Mat in Pennsylvania
- 💪 Women's BJJ in Pennsylvania
- 📘 Fundamentals in Pennsylvania
- 🥋 Gi in Pennsylvania
- ✨ Teens BJJ in Pennsylvania
Other martial arts trained in Pennsylvania
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Pennsylvania gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Pennsylvania: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Pennsylvania?
- Our directory lists 208 BJJ gyms across 138 cities in Pennsylvania. The cities with the most are Philadelphia (22), Pittsburgh (5), State College (5).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Pennsylvania?
- Among Pennsylvania gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $15–$99 (median around $40). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Pennsylvania?
- Yes — 114 gyms in Pennsylvania advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Pennsylvania?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 165 Pennsylvania gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 179 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.