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BJJ Classes in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster has 3 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Jiu Jitsu One

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

1138 Elizabeth Ave, Lancaster, PA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie 717

5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

3515 Columbia Ave Unit 2, Lancaster, PA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Daniel Gracie Lancaster Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

1258 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academylegit lineage & affiliation

Good to know in Lancaster

All 3 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie 717 and Daniel Gracie Lancaster Jiu Jitsu.

Plan your first class

This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Lancaster

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids BJJ in Lancaster →

BJJ in Lancaster: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Lancaster?
Most Lancaster gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Lancaster gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 3 gyms in Lancaster advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Daniel Gracie Lancaster Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Lancaster?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Lancaster gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Lancaster?
Yes — 3 Lancaster gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ gyms near Lancaster