BJJ Gyms in Pennsylvania, United States

Carlson Gracie Team At Triple Crown Athletic

Triple Crown Athletic (TCA) is Northern Kentucky's elite fitness ecosystem located in Walton, KY. Family-owned and operated by Damian Tanenbaum, Dustin Winterhalt, and Josh McMullen, TCA offers a complete training destination for athletes of all ages and skill levels. As an official Carlson Gracie Team affiliate, Triple Crown Athletic provides world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction under Coral Belt Master Carlson Gracie Jr. The academy is home to seven black belts from diverse lineages, offering unique perspectives and comprehensive instruction in both gi and no-gi grappling. TCA's comprehensive programs include CrossFit and Functional Fitness for strength and conditioning, Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (both gi and no-gi), Cardio Striking/Kickboxing, and Stunt Fight classes. The facility has been featured on YouTube in productions including Daisy Fresh Style Camp, Tom Hardy Jiu-Jitsu, BiJitsu Podcast, The A Game Podcast, and the feature film Censor Addiction. The owners travel globally to teach seminars, attend camps, cross-train, and learn from top professors, bringing back knowledge to elevate their students and community. The family-friendly facility is fully equipped with a kids' area, four restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. TCA hosts events across affiliations and offers a unique academy affiliate program for those looking to join a world-class training environment.

Alliance Pennsylvania

Alliance Jiu Jitsu Pennsylvania is an Alliance team affiliate located in West Chester, PA, following the proven curriculum that has made Alliance Jiu-Jitsu the greatest team in competition history. The gym is owned by Chris and Shannon Downing, both formally trained educators who believe that everyone can benefit from learning Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and yoga. The training approach at Alliance Pennsylvania maximizes student learning through detailed instruction and monitored sparring for beginners, allowing new students to compile basic techniques to put immediately into practice. As students progress into more advanced classes, they add more techniques to their personal library that build off the basics learned early in training. Students gain a superior way to defend themselves, experience functional fitness, increase flexibility, and meet a great group of people from all walks of life. Chris Downing has been training jiu jitsu for almost two decades and received his black belt under Alex Britto in 2015. Shannon Downing is a brown belt who has been training since 2011. The gym offers three levels of youth classes (Little Eagles, Youth, and Teens) that teach respect, control, character, and confidence. The youth program specifically teaches children how to safely diffuse encounters without violence using leverage-based holds and defensive maneuvers instead of punches and kicks.

AMP BJJ

AMP BJJ is a Family Training Center serving Austin, Cedar Park, and Baton Rouge, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs for students of all ages. More than just techniques, the academy focuses on building confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills in a supportive and inclusive community. AMP BJJ's mission is to empower individuals and families through Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing self-improvement, personal growth, and practical life skills in a structured training environment. AMP BJJ stands out for its modern Ecological Dynamics Approach, a game-based, scenario-driven training method that enhances real-world problem-solving and adaptability. Unlike traditional academies that rely on rote drilling, students engage in realistic, interactive training that accelerates skill development for both self-defense and competition. Every class integrates life skills coaching, building discipline, mental toughness, and strategic thinking. The academy operates on a structured 12-week curriculum with in-house tournaments on the 13th week to test progress, ensuring well-rounded development. The academy operates multiple locations with programs for preschoolers (ages 3-5), kids (ages 6-13), teens, adults, and unique offerings like parents training with kids and ladies-only classes. AMP BJJ upholds five core values: Community (a welcoming space for families), Growth (continuous learning and improvement), Respect (integrity and sportsmanship), Family (training together strengthens bonds), and Flexibility (no long-term contracts, 30-day cancellation policy, and membership freeze options). The experienced, passionate coaching staff provides personalized guidance to help each student succeed in their martial arts journey.

Bear's Den Grappling Center

Bear's Den Grappling Center is a veteran-owned non-profit dedicated to producing men, women, and children of character through wrestling, jiu-jitsu, sportsmanship, and hard work to be champions on and off the mat. Located in Wyandotte, Michigan, the gym is affiliated with Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu under Chris Blanke and Toledo Jiu-Jitsu. The gym is led by Head Coach Jeffrey Alan Maloney, a black belt who has been involved in wrestling since 1984 and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2009. Coach Maloney received his black belt in 2019 while training within the Jiu-Jitsu for Life Association, and joined Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu in summer 2021. He is an accomplished competitor with multiple IBJJF podium finishes, including a silver medal at the 2022 IBJJF Pan Championships as a black belt. He has also been part of the Wyandotte Wrestling coaching staff since 2005. Coach Andrea, a brown belt, assists with the children's classes and has been training under Coach Maloney since 2017. She is a full-time mom and professional firefighter/EMT with numerous competition achievements, including gold medals at IBJJF Pans and World Masters. Bear's Den has proudly partnered with non-profit organizations including We Defy Foundation and Adopt a Cop BJJ to assist veterans and law enforcement in receiving quality training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.