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BJJ Classes in Newtown, PA
Newtown has 3 BJJ gyms — including 2 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.
Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Newtown
1 of the 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 Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense and Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense runs women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer 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.
- Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (154)
- Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings ★★★★★ 4.6 (29)
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.
- Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (154)
- Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu ★★★★★ 5 (29)
- Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings ★★★★★ 4.6 (29)
Kids & teen BJJ in Newtown
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.
- Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense ★★★★★ 5 (154)
- Sion Brazilian JiuJitsu ★★★★★ 5 (29)
- Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings ★★★★★ 4.6 (29)
BJJ in Newtown: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Newtown?
- A few Newtown gyms list a membership around $35/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Newtown gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 gyms in Newtown advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Newtown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense, Eddie Alvarez's Underground Kings. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Newtown?
- 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 Newtown 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 Newtown?
- Yes — 3 Newtown gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.