Highlights: 60 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial
Looking for Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai in Philadelphia, PA? It's a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy at 2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA, rated 4.8/5 across 72 Google reviews. Open mat: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Wednesday 07:00-?; Thursday 12:30-?; Saturday 09:00-?; Saturday 14:00-?; Sunday 12:00-13:30; Sunday 12:00-14:00. Below: programs, schedule, pricing, reviews, and how to book a free trial.
Open mat is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Wednesday 07:00-?; Thursday 12:30-?; Saturday 09:00-?; Saturday 14:00-?; Sunday 12:00-13:30; Sunday 12:00-14:00. Open Mat No Gi; Women’s only open mat; OPEN MAT (Nogi). Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai runs about 60 classes a week. Call (215) 636-9661 to confirm the current timetable.
Direct Gracie Family Endorsement and Affiliation; Specialized Kids' Bully Self-Defense Program with non-striking techniques and verbal defusion; Women's Only Jiu-Jitsu Classes and Open Mat; Dedicated Balance Wrestling Club; Beginner-focused, level-specific training with student screening for a positive atmosphere
Rated 4.8/5 across 72 Google reviews.
After bouncing from multiple bjj/mma gyms I found myself at Balance Studios. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by two staff members and then multiple students greeted me. I immediately noticed how clean, organized and well run Balance is. Throughout the time I have been training at Balance (6 months) I am impressed with the curriculum and flow from the talented, black belt instructors. Each class builds off the previous class, the techniques are well covered and easy to learn and the vast amount of high levels students are always helpful. When I started bjj 4 years ago, I was looking for a cheap place to take classes. I realized like in anything else, you get what you pay for. I had low level instructors that had not competed or trained in the art long enough to understand it let alone teach others. I wasted a great deal of time and money. To conclude, if you want to learn real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from world champion caliber instruct
Balance is a such a great place to train! There are lots of options for classes and all the coaches are really knowledgeable and helpful, no matter your level. The training partners you have and people you meet there are the best and everyone seems genuinely interested in having fun while getting better. Lots of people visit as well so you get the benefit of training with people who have different styles. Having trained at subpar gyms in the past, I'm happy to have found a place where the coaches are supportive of whatever goal you have in training there and encourage you to visit other schools. It's also a more laid back gym in terms of the formal martial arts structure, so if that's what you're looking for don't hesitate to try a class!
I have been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a few years now and I have come to love Balance Studios. I have trained in Brazil a few times over the past couple of years and I can confidently say that they are indeed one of the best Jiu-Jitsu schools in the world. I currently travel 2 1/2 hours (round trip) every week to train with Ricardo Migliarese who is one of the best teachers I have encountered in my twenty-four years of martial arts. Phil and Rick have built their school to embody the "Gracie System" and the quality of their students reflect that. So, if you are looking for a place to train in Philadelphia consider this, shopping for price, convenience, closeness to home or trying find a teacher with a cool accent will only deprive you of making you the best version of yourself. Nothing in life worth having is easily obtained. If you want to be the best you have to train with the best. That is Balance Studios.
Every now and then my work takes me to Philadephia. I’ve dropped in for classes at both the Fishtown and Center City locations and have always been treated great by everyone at Balance Studios. The facilities are clean and the instructors are professional. There’s a great mix of beginner to advanced students with plenty of opportunities for good training. I recently met Phil Migliarese, one of the owners. He was very generous with his time and made sure I was welcomed not only at his gym but also to the city. I highly recommend Balance Studios for anyone who trains or is looking to train Jiu Jitsu in the Philadephia area.
I called Balance home for four incredible years while living in Philly and could not be more fortunate for the experience to train with Rick and Phil and the collective Balance Team. I had never previously participated in any martial art before, never trained boxing or anything of the sort and had to work up the “courage” to finally walk in and take the trial class — that day changed my life. Balance provides an incredible atmosphere to learn and grow in the sport and in the bigger picture to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. They have something for everyone, all levels are always welcome and there is an emphasis on humility and always having a “beginner’s mind”. Phil and Rick are some of the original pioneers of BJJ in the US and trained firsthand with the legends of the sport. Balance is a top notch experience and if you’re thinking about taking that first step you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was bummed to
10/10 experience, Balance has everything you could want in a jiu-jitsu gym. I visited for a week while staying in Philly and was immediately welcomed by Phil, who provided detailed instruction and answered all my questions. The level of hospitality made me feel like I wasn’t just some random drop in, but that they authentically care about everyone who trains there. Balance is a clean and safe gym to train jiu-jitsu with students of all skill level and instruction from some of the most experienced people in the sport. If you’re in the Philly area this is the place to train.
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai is at 2100 Chestnut St 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA. Call (215) 636-9661 to confirm class times or book a trial.
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai doesn't publish pricing. Philadelphia BJJ typically runs $150-$250/month for unlimited. They offer a free trial so you can test the room first.
Yes. Open mat is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Wednesday 07:00-?; Thursday 12:30-?; Saturday 09:00-?; Saturday 14:00-?; Sunday 12:00-13:30; Sunday 12:00-14:00. Open Mat No Gi; Women’s only open mat; OPEN MAT (Nogi). Open mats are free at most gyms but call ahead to confirm.
Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids BJJ, Little Kids (3-6), Women's BJJ, Wrestling, Self-Defense, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Striking.
Head instruction is led by Phil Migliarese (black).
Beginners are welcome. Use the trial class to watch a fundamentals or all-levels session and meet the coach before signing up. No experience or gear needed for your first class at most Philadelphia gyms.