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Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Harrisburg, 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 levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule deepwaterbjjacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 717-649-0765
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“But within seconds of being at the gym for the first time I felt welcomed, accepted and respected.”
“After my first one-on-one session with Coach G, I quickly signed up and I have been hooked ever since.”
“I can honestly say, after doing years of different weight loss programs with limited success, this is one awesome way to get in shape and have a fun time doing it!”
“As someone who has competed in athletics, at varying levels, throughout my whole life, I was looking for an outlet.”
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
“I was passing through the area and attended an Open Mat session.”
Other martial arts here
“So, one day, I got in contact with an old friend who had been posting about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on facebook, and he suggested I should come in and try Deep Water.”
What members say
“Everyone there, including Scott the coach, has a great sense of humor yet know when to train hard.”
“The family atmosphere is welcoming to all and the detailed curriculum ensures everyone is always learning.”
“Now, 1 year later, I have lost all the “baby weight”, acquired some pretty fantastic skills, and have gained a whole new group of friends and family.”
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
“As someone who has competed in athletics, at varying levels, throughout my whole life, I was looking for an outlet.”
“Check out the meticulously cleaned facilities, rad people training and stay for a great fundamentals class.”
From the reviews
I’m a 38 year old mother of three, and I needed something to help improve my overall health and lifestyle. From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt welcome. Now, 1 year later, I have lost all the “baby weight”, acquired some pretty fantastic skills, and have gained a whole new group of friends and family.
Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an amazing training facility. It's a very rare mix of elite kids and adult instruction. Very few schools have programs that service both groups at a truly master level. The family atmosphere is welcoming to all and the detailed curriculum ensures everyone is always learning.
Had an amazing experience at Deep water jujitsu. During my short stay I was able to attend many of the classes that they offer throughout the week everything from high intensity competition training to beginner level fundamental basics.
Training here has been an absolute pleasure. I am not from around here, but was in the area for 3 weeks for work. I emailed them about dropping in to train while I was in town and Chris was very timely and courteous with his response about having me.
New to muay thai? Start at Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all 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 muay thai class at Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai 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 on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals 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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