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Jiu Jitsu in Pennsylvania

351 academies across 199 cities

Wrestling InfluenceUrban-Rural MixCompetition CircuitMMA Integration
Philadelphia34Pittsburgh14Erie8Altoona7Bethlehem6Greensburg5West Chester4Allentown4

Jiu Jitsu Scene in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's BJJ scene is thriving with 433 academies spread across major urban hubs like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, as well as smaller communities. The state hosts frequent IBJJF and NAGA tournaments, drawing competitors from the Northeast corridor. Strong ties to MMA gyms and wrestling traditions have shaped a distinct, pressure-heavy style that characterizes many Pennsylvania academies.

Women's BJJ

Pennsylvania's BJJ community actively supports women's participation through dedicated classes and female-only training sessions at many academies, particularly in urban areas.

Kids' BJJ

The state's strong wrestling culture has helped create robust kids' BJJ programs, with many academies offering age-specific classes and regular youth competitions.

For Beginners

New students benefit from Pennsylvania's mix of traditional and modern BJJ schools, with most academies offering structured beginner programs and fundamentals classes.

Find BJJ Academies by City

Alburtis

1 academy

Allentown

4 academies

Allison Park

1 academy

Altoona

7 academies

Ambler

2 academies

Ambridge

1 academy

Annville

1 academy

Ardmore

1 academy

Bangor

1 academy

Beaver

2 academies

Belle Vernon

1 academy

Bellefonte

1 academy

Bensalem

2 academies

Bethlehem

6 academies

Blakely

1 academy

Blandon

1 academy

Bloomsburg

2 academies

Boothwyn

2 academies

Bridgeport

1 academy

Bridgeville

2 academies

Bristol

1 academy

Brookhaven

1 academy

Canonsburg

1 academy

Carlisle

2 academies

Chadds Ford

1 academy

Chalfont

1 academy

Chambersburg

1 academy

Charleroi

3 academies

Chester Springs

1 academy

Clairton

1 academy

Collegeville

1 academy

Colmar

1 academy

Conshohocken

3 academies

Coopersburg

1 academy

Coraopolis

1 academy

Crafton

1 academy

Creighton

1 academy

Dallas

1 academy

Danville

1 academy

Dover

1 academy

Downingtown

2 academies

Doylestown

4 academies

Dresher

1 academy

DuBois

1 academy

Duncansville

1 academy

Dunmore

2 academies

East Stroudsburg

2 academies

Easton

2 academies

Edinboro

1 academy

Elizabethtown

1 academy

Ephrata

1 academy

Erie

8 academies

Export

1 academy

Exton

2 academies

Fallsington

1 academy

Feasterville-Trevose

1 academy

Flourtown

1 academy

Fogelsville

1 academy

Folsom

1 academy

Fort Washington

1 academy

Forty Fort

1 academy

Franklin

1 academy

Freedom

1 academy

Gettysburg

2 academies

Girard

1 academy

Glen Mills

2 academies

Glenolden

1 academy

Glenside

1 academy

Greencastle

1 academy

Greensburg

5 academies

Grove City

1 academy

Hallstead

1 academy

Hamlin

1 academy

Hampden Township

1 academy

Hanover

3 academies

Harleysville

1 academy

Harrisburg

2 academies

Hatboro

1 academy

Hatfield

2 academies

Havertown

4 academies

Hazle Township

2 academies

Heidelberg

1 academy

Hershey

1 academy

Highspire

1 academy

Holmes

1 academy

Honey Brook

1 academy

Horsham

2 academies

Hummelstown

1 academy

Huntingdon Valley

2 academies

Imperial

1 academy

Indiana

2 academies

Jenkintown

1 academy

Johnstown

1 academy

Kennett Square

1 academy

King of Prussia

2 academies

Kingston

1 academy

Kittanning

1 academy

Lancaster

3 academies

Langhorne

2 academies

Lansdale

2 academies

Lansdowne

1 academy

Latrobe

3 academies

Lebanon

1 academy

Lemoyne

1 academy

Levittown

1 academy

Lewisburg

2 academies

Limerick

1 academy

Lititz

2 academies

Lower Burrell

2 academies

Malvern

1 academy

Manchester

1 academy

Mansfield

1 academy

Maple Glen

1 academy

Matamoras

1 academy

Mcconnellsburg

1 academy

Mechanicsburg

1 academy

Media

1 academy

Milford

2 academies

Millersville

1 academy

Monaca

4 academies

Monongahela

1 academy

Monroeville

3 academies

Montgomeryville

1 academy

Montoursville

1 academy

Moon Twp

1 academy

Morrisville

1 academy

Morton

1 academy

Mountain Top

1 academy

Muncy

1 academy

Murrysville

2 academies

Narberth

2 academies

Natrona Heights

1 academy

Nazareth

1 academy

New Castle

3 academies

New Holland

1 academy

Newtown

2 academies

Newtown Square

2 academies

Norristown

1 academy

Northampton

1 academy

Nottingham

1 academy

Oakdale

2 academies

Orwigsburg

1 academy

Palmerton

1 academy

Palmyra

2 academies

Paoli

3 academies

Philadelphia

34 academies

Phoenixville

1 academy

Pittsburgh

14 academies

Pleasant Gap

1 academy

Plum

1 academy

Pottstown

1 academy

Pottsville

2 academies

Prospect Park

1 academy

Quakertown

3 academies

Reading

3 academies

Richboro

2 academies

Royersford

2 academies

Sarver

1 academy

Saxonburg

1 academy

Saxton

1 academy

Sayre

1 academy

Selinsgrove

1 academy

Seven Fields

2 academies

Sewickley

1 academy

Shamokin

1 academy

Shillington

1 academy

Shippensburg

1 academy

Shrewsbury

1 academy

South Park Township

1 academy

Southampton

1 academy

Spring City

1 academy

Springfield

1 academy

State College

2 academies

Stroudsburg

1 academy

Swarthmore

1 academy

Swoyersville

1 academy

Tannersville

2 academies

Temple

1 academy

Thorndale

1 academy

Toughkenamon

1 academy

Trexlertown

1 academy

Trooper

1 academy

Upper Darby Township

1 academy

Warminster

2 academies

Warrington

2 academies

Washington

1 academy

Waterford

1 academy

Wayne

1 academy

West Chester

4 academies

West Grove

1 academy

West Reading

1 academy

Wexford

3 academies

White Oak

1 academy

Wilkes-Barre

2 academies

Williams Township

1 academy

Williamsport

3 academies

Yardley

1 academy

York

4 academies

Zelienople

1 academy

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania offers a vibrant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 351 academies across 199 cities. The BJJ scene continues to grow, with many academies offering comprehensive training programs for all skill levels.

Explore academies in popular locations like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Erie. Many schools offer free trial classes for new students.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pennsylvania's wrestling culture influence BJJ training?

The state's deep wrestling roots often translate to BJJ instruction that emphasizes strong top pressure and takedown skills

Are there many BJJ competitions in Pennsylvania?

Yes, Pennsylvania regularly hosts major tournaments including IBJJF and NAGA events, particularly in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas

What's the typical cost of BJJ training in Pennsylvania?

Monthly membership fees range from $100-200, with urban areas typically being more expensive than rural locations