Grappling/BJJ in the Philadelphia area.

[Eddieg]

I'm 16 years old, going into my junior year in high school.

I just finished my first year in high school wrestling, and it was a love hate experience, I got so much out of it but there was so much pain and sweat that went into it. After it was over I was so glad, and i'm definitely going to continue, but I don't really LOVE it as much as I feel like I should.

When I mess around and wrestle with my friends I don't feel content just wrestling, I go for the BJJ kind of stuff that I only know from Youtube and watching MMA. When I get into that kind of stuff, it feels fun. Like i'm really enjoying myself.

So i'm looking to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, I live around Philadelphia, and am looking for some recommendations. Thank you.

 

[Eddieg]

ttt

 

[Balto]

Balance Studios
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Philly, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Philadelphia, Self-Defense & Yoga

 

[Calvo]

I train at BJJ United in Jenkintown. We have 1 wrestling class weekly.
programs
BJJ United | Facebook

It is a great environment. Where are you located?

 

[Kwirk]

There's a lot of schools in and around Philadelphia. Here are just some of them. I personally love the instructors and training environment at Balance Studios mentioned by Balto. BJJ United was also already mentioned. Then there is Maxercise which I also hear a lot of good things about. Daddi's MMA also has BJJ classes and is a Lloyd Irvin affiliate. Not to forget the Gracie Academy. The best plan is to schedule a free class at some or all of these places and see which one you like best.

 

[StopDropRoll]

Also going to say Balance (biased). Great instructors and there's a good amount of quality training partners. If you have questions, ask Sloth on here and he will provide you with info and answer any questions.

 

[Eddieg]

Located in Montgomery County, pretty close to Renzo Gracie Pa, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Rich Latta Black Belt, Hatfield, Philly, Quakertown & Norristown but i'm just SO turned off by their commercial and it seems pretty douchey tbh. I was looking into Bjj United.

What kind of environment is Balance?

 

[StopDropRoll]

Visit them and see for yourself. They have a good mix of casual and competitive guys/gals of BJJ and MMA. Migliarese brothers are Relson Gracie Black Belts. If you're out in the suburbs, then I don't think you're gonna go into the city.

 

[Eddieg]

Yeah i'm a suburbs kid, not scared of going into the city or anything it'd just be inconvenient and it's not like I really have a commitment to anything yet. If I really get into it, i'm there to check it out but i'd like a good local place to start out.

 

[Wandgun]

Located in Montgomery County, pretty close to Renzo Gracie Pa, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Rich Latta Black Belt, Hatfield, Philly, Quakertown & Norristown but i'm just SO turned off by their commercial and it seems pretty douchey tbh. I was looking into Bjj United.

What kind of environment is Balance?

Don't be turned off by the goofy commercial. The BJJ instruction there is great. Their standup instruction leaves a little to be desired, but the BJJ is awesome.

 

[Calvo]

Located in Montgomery County, pretty close to Renzo Gracie Pa, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Rich Latta Black Belt, Hatfield, Philly, Quakertown & Norristown but i'm just SO turned off by their commercial and it seems pretty douchey tbh. I was looking into Bjj United.

My experience with Hatfield, is they didn't stick to the basics. I remember being shown lot of low % fancy moves taught by blue belts(probably purples now). A lot of crushes, cranks, white belt heel hooks. Just a lot of moves illegal in most tournaments.