This directory filters martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) fundamental programs designed specifically for beginners. Listed academies provide structured gi classes covering basic position control, escapes, and self-defense concepts under qualified instruction. Before booking a trial, verify class schedule availability and whether the school permits third-party gis or requires academy-branded uniforms.
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10th Planet
3713 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18020-5845
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Finishers MMA
3713 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18020-5845
Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-9pm
Easton 2
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10th Planet Bethlehem
3128 William Penn Hwy, Easton, PA 18045-5243
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Finishers MMA
3128 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Lansdale
298 Main St, Harleysville, PA 19438-2416
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Harleysville BJJ
274 Hunsberger Ln, Harleysville, PA 19438-1812
Ardmore 1
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Main Line United Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
52 Greenfield Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003-1204
Blakely 1
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No Limits Grappling Academy
3189 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Blakely, PA 18447-2457
Brighton Twp 1
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Gracie Barra Beaver County Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
500 Dutch Ridge Rd, Brighton Twp, PA 15009-1332
Caln Twp 1
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SAS Jiu Jitsu
3299 Lincoln Hwy, Caln Twp, PA 19372-1012
6:00 am - 7:00 am
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Sacrifice Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy
101 Kennedy Rd, Charleroi, PA 15022-3628
Monday at 5:30pm
Glenside 1
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Fundamental Jiujitsu LLC
1100 E Mermaid Ln, Glenside, PA 19038
Guilford Twp 1
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Mason Dixon Jiu-Jitsu
1495 Lincoln Way E, Guilford Twp, PA 17202-3366
Indiana 1
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Elite Combative Systems
533 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 15701-3901
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Green Jiu Jitsu
580 Shoemaker Rd Ste 2, King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Good Vibes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
375 W Trenton Ave, Morrisville, PA 19067-3516
Morton 1
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The Vault Jiu Jitsu
25 S Morton Ave, Morton, PA 19070-1707
Oxford 1
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SharpShooters Grappling Club
46 S 3rd St, Oxford, PA 19363-1603
Red Hill 1
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The Grappling Academy
80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill, PA 18076-1423
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Finishers MMA North
64 N 3rd St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-2452
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Movement Art Jiu-Jitsu
108 Railroad Dr, Warminster, PA 18974
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Reading
547 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611-1035
Wexford 1
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Team Junqueira Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy for Adults and Children
12330 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090
Also in Pennsylvania
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools689
- Kids Martial Arts Classes509
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools266
- MMA Gyms196
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs159
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies152
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes145
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes144
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools144
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults116
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies94
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops78
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults60
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training58
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults40
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs25
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies19
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools19
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes14
Good to know
How much do beginner Jiu-Jitsu classes cost in the US?
Monthly tuition for fundamental BJJ programs ranges from $120 to $220 per month for unlimited sessions. Most academies charge an initial registration fee of $30 to $50, which sometimes includes a basic white belt or starter rashguard.
What gear is required for a fundamental gi Jiu-Jitsu class?
Students need a BJJ-specific gi (kimono) made of single-weave or pearl-weave cotton, a white rank belt, and a mouthguard. Women often wear a fitted rashguard or athletic shirt underneath the gi jacket for additional comfort.
How long does a BJJ fundamentals program take to complete?
Standard introductory curricula last 8 to 16 weeks and cover 30 to 50 core techniques. Attending 2 to 3 classes per week allows students to build positional awareness before advancing to intermediate all-levels sparring.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Pennsylvania can browse 23 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Pennsylvania should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 23 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.