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Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balancestudios.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-988-9347
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“All locations have amazing kids classes with safety as a priority while teaching applicable and age appropriate self defense.”
“If you're interested in competing, the competition training will get you where you need to be and then some.”
“My jiu jitsu has improved immensely, and the optimal class timing means i get to train BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“I quickly fell in love with training even as a beginner.”
Other martial arts here
“My jiu jitsu has improved immensely, and the optimal class timing means i get to train BJJ and Muay Thai.”
“There are plenty of other Jiu-Jitsu schools minutes from my home, but none of them match the quality, environment, and high level of the teaching that Balance Studios provides.”
“If you're interested in learning self-defense, the balance curriculum keeps true to the core principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and focuses on real, proven self defense.”
What members say
“Great Place to get some quality Brazilian Jiujitsu Training, Phil and Rick are great instructors, and the level of athlete in the gym is very high.”
“The instructors are all top notch, the training is world class and, most importantly, you'll never meet a more welcoming and inviting group of straight up killers.”
“Phil and Ricky are always there to help and the experience has always been an experience worth the time.”
“From the passionate and dedicated instructors, the endless amount of talented training partners, and the family like atmosphere is what sets Balance Studios apart from the rest.”
From the reviews
I started training jiujitsu about 3 years ago and I happen to google best places at the time and came to Balance Studios. I quickly fell in love with training even as a beginner.
True Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Best in Philly. I love it. Great group of people and great instructors. Lineage is important to me and I am glad that I can continue my Gracie lineage through Rick and Phil. True OGs in the BJJ scene for 30 years now
I trained at the Center City location for a few years. Would even ride my bike n the freezing cold so I consider myself extremely lucky they opened a gym in Fishtown.
If you're interested in starting martial arts, or experienced looking for something better, Balance Studios is the place to join. Work, life and distance keep me loving Advanced Martial Arts in North Brunswick, NJ, but when I have time I travel, with my instructor Brian Katz's encouragement and blessings, to train at…
New to kickboxing? Start at Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Balance Studios HQ: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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