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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in State College, PA

3 of the 9 martial arts schools we list in State College have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program.

"Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

  1. Central PA Mixed Martial Arts

    1445 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-2714

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. LombardMMA

    127 Sowers St, State College, PA 16801-5615

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  3. Raptor Academy of Martial Arts

    1500 Martin St, State College, PA 16803-3058

    BJJ / grappling
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Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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How much do BJJ classes cost per month?

Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?

Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.