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The Dragon Gym offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes (BJJ) at our Exton, Berwyn, Malvern and Phoenixville, PA Locations.

For many, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is seen as the most intimidating martial art to learn. It has a pretty intense reputation from the “dojo storms” and “challenge matches” that are all over YouTube. It is closely associated with mixed martial arts, and many women feel it appears to be a male-dominated sport.

What you may not know is that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu derives from a martial arts called the “gentle way” or “gentle art.” Now, don’t be mistaken, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes are contact-oriented and effective martial arts for self-defense, but it does not require physical strength or size to be effective.

We also have Youth BJJ Classes at our Exton, Berwyn, Malvern, and Phoenixville Locations. The Kids BJJ classes are great for children 8+

Many have spent years studying various martial arts only to find that they all have gaps that only BJJ can fill.

Don't make that mistake. Discover martial arts in a place like Dragon Gym where you can learn the perfected grappling style of Jiu Jitsu along with striking martial arts if you so choose.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed by the Gracie family and others in Brazil with three important tenets in mind:

The techniques and system must be street applicable, meaning they can’t only be good for competition, they must be viable for self-defense.

The techniques and system must be efficient, meaning Jiu Jitsu techniques don’t require immense strength or incredible speed to work.

The techniques and system must follow natural body movements and motor patterns. This means you don’t have to be super-flexible. You won’t be required to contort your body or have the ability to recall strange and esoteric pressure points in order for your skills to be effective.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about approachability and practicality.

Anyone Can Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Anyone can learn Jiu Jitsu — children, women, and men — and our training methodology ensures that what you learn actually works.

At Dragon Gym, we provide an optimal environment for beginners to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Exton, PA, Malvern, PA, Berwyn, PA, and Phoenixville, PA. Our clean, safe, fully matted facilities are family-oriented and designed to make new students feel comfortable from day one.

Whether you're starting your martial arts journey in Exton, stepping onto the mats in Malvern, training with us in Berwyn, or joining our Phoenixville academy, you’ll find instructors and teammates who are welcoming, supportive, and committed to helping you improve.

While many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu programs can feel male-dominated, our BJJ classes across Chester County are nearly 50-50 men and women. That’s a direct result of our systematic, progressive teaching approach that makes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu accessible, structured, and empowering for everyone.

What You Will Gain:

Improved Physical Health and Appearance. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a full body workout. You'll work every muscle in your body and get a great cardio workout too. The result? You'll start to lose weight and gain muscle. You'll find yourself feeling better, moving better, and looking better.
Reduced Stress and Increased Peace of Mind. We've already mentioned the great physical benefits of a BJJ workout, but they have mental benefits as well. While your taking a BJJ class it requires 100% of your focus. The concerns and worries of the day fade away, at least for that hour. The physical and martial nature of the training helps you blow of some steam too!
Inner Strength and Resilience. Martial Arts training generally, and BJJ training especially will be one of the most challenging things you do in your life, both physically and mentally. The classes will push you to your limits and you'll see yourself break through obstacles. This new found ability to push through tribulation and adversity carries over to all areas of your life.
An Incredible Community of Training Partners and Friends. The camaraderie you'll find on the BJJ mats is not something that can be described in this brief space. But, you'll become part of a tight-nit family and develop life-long friendships.

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You will learn to defend yourself, get in amazing shape, and become proficient in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but after a short time, you will see there is so much more to being part of our specialized program.

BJJ Gets your entire body into AMAZING shape.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one heck of an awesome workout.

If you’re looking for a workout in Exton, PA, Malvern, PA, Berwyn, PA, or Phoenixville, PA that actually keeps you engaged, BJJ delivers in a big way.

Every Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at Dragon Gym will have you working hard and sweating — in the best possible way. It’s a full-body workout that challenges your strength, conditioning, balance, coordination, and mental focus all at once.

BJJ burns fat.
It strengthens and tones muscle.
It boosts your energy and improves your overall physique.

And here’s the part most people love: it doesn’t feel like a boring gym routine.

Some students join our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes strictly for the workout. After all, when you’re training on the mats in Exton, rolling in Malvern, pushing yourself in Berwyn, or drilling techniques in Phoenixville, you’re having so much fun that you forget you’re building strength and burning calories.

If you want a workout that’s effective, challenging, and actually enjoyable, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

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If you’ve been searching for “Jiu Jitsu classes near me” in Exton, PA, Malvern, PA, Berwyn, PA, or Phoenixville, PA, you’re in the right place.

Maybe you’re interested in stepping onto the competition mats.
Maybe you want to learn practical self-defense skills that actually work.
Or maybe you just want a workout that’s as fun as it is effective — something that challenges you physically and mentally.

Whatever your reason, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu delivers.

At Dragon Gym, students from across Chester County train with us for all of those goals — and more. Some want to compete. Some want confidence. Some want better conditioning. Many end up discovering they get all three.

No matter which of our locations you choose — Exton, Malvern, Berwyn, or Phoenixville — you’ll find experienced instructors, structured training, and a community that pushes you to improve every time you step on the mat.

If you’re ready to get stronger, safer, and more confident through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, we’re here to help you crush your goals.

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With Jiu-Jitsu, You Instantly become part of a tight-knit family.

There’s something about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that just brings people together. Whether you’re training in Exton, PA, Malvern, PA, Berwyn, PA, or Phoenixville, PA, BJJ has a way of forming strong bonds, lasting friendships, and a true sense of community.

You’ll find that here at Dragon Gym.

In fact, we place tremendous value on the family environment we’ve built across all of our Chester County locations. No matter which academy you walk into, you’ll feel it.

Everyone motivates each other. Everyone helps each other out. Everyone supports one another and has fun together on the mats. I’d love nothing more than for you to become part of that community.

Just read these words from one of our longtime students, Tyler:

“This place is one of a kind. The second you walk in the door they make you part of their family—and to be honest, it makes you never want to leave. The instructors are always encouraging their students and not only teaching them the ways of martial arts but they also teach you the discipline to be a better person.
I cannot thank Dragon Gym enough for giving me the opportunity to make new friends, being around people who are always pumped up and happy, helping me lose weight, and just being a better person. I look forward to many, many more years at Dragon Gym!”

That experience is consistent whether you’re joining us for BJJ classes in Exton, training on the mats in Malvern, rolling with teammates in Berwyn, or stepping into our academy in Phoenixville.

All of our students start the same way — with our Quick Start Program. It’s perfect for beginners with no prior Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experience. The Quick Start Course includes both private and group instruction so new students can ease into training in a comfortable, supportive environment.

One of the great things about this program is that it gives us a chance to evaluate your progress and abilities — while giving you the opportunity to test drive classes, see the facility, meet the instructors, and experience the benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training firsthand.

If you’ve been searching for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Exton, PA, Malvern, PA, Berwyn, PA, or Phoenixville, PA, this is your invitation.

Fill out the form on this page to contact us today and schedule your first lesson.

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About the BJJ Instructors

Professor Thomas Palmer began his martial arts journey at age 16 and now serves as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kids Martial Arts instructor at Dragon Gym’s Berwyn and Malvern, PA locations.

Tom holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and has trained under respected instructors including Alex Quintella. He has also cross-trained in Shotokan Karate, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and MMA — giving him a well-rounded perspective on grappling and striking arts.

A graduate of West Chester University, Tom has deep ties to Chester County, PA, where he now dedicates his career to teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to both children and adults in the community.

As a competitor, Tom has won multiple gold medals in both weight-class and open-weight divisions. As a coach, he specializes in helping new students build confidence, discipline, and technical foundations that last a lifetime.

You’ll find Professor Palmer teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in:

Exton, PA
Malvern, PA
Berwyn/Main Line
Phoenixville, PA

Professor Chris Taylor has been teaching martial arts in Chester County, PA for over 20 years, serving students across Dragon Gym’s Exton, Berwyn, Malvern, and Phoenixville locations.

Chris trained directly under Grandmaster Goh and received official commendation from Kukkiwon in 2008 for his efforts in spreading Taekwondo in the United States.

He holds:

4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Survival Tactics Certified Instructor

Chris continues his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training while serving the Downingtown, PA community as a full time Police Officer.

Beyond teaching children’s martial arts, Chris consults with law enforcement and private security professionals on defensive tactics — reinforcing the real-world application of the skills taught at Dragon Gym.

Parents seeking high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Exton, Malvern, Berwyn, or Phoenixville often work directly with Professor Taylor in the Junior and Junior-Elite programs.

Professor Kevin L. Barr is a lifelong Exton, PA native and serves as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor at Dragon Gym’s Exton, Berwyn, Malvern, and Phoenixville locations.

A graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School, Kevin proudly served in the United States Marine Corps before returning to Chester County to build his professional career.

He later earned degrees from West Chester University and spent 20 years in the finance industry before dedicating himself to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction.

Kevin began training in 2002 under 5th Degree Black Belt Alexandre Britto and earned his Black Belt in 2014 under the Alliance Jiu Jitsu organization — one of the most accomplished competition teams in the world.

As a competitor, Kevin achieved national rankings. As an instructor, he focuses on helping Chester County residents build mental resilience, confidence, and lifelong physical fitness through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.

You can train with Professor Barr at Dragon Gym’s BJJ locations in:

Exton, PA
Berwyn, PA
Phoenixville, PA
Malvern, PA

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Strength, Peace, Resilience

Fill out the Form Below To Get Access to Our Jiu Jitsu Quick Start Course.

The Dragon Gym offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes (BJJ) at our Exton, Berwyn, Malvern and Phoenixville, PA Locations.

Many have spent years studying various martial arts only to find that they all have gaps that only BJJ can fill.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was developed by the Gracie family and others in Brazil with three important tenets in mind:

BJJ Quick Start Course - 3 Classes + Gi.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about approachability and practicality.

Anyone Can Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

What You Will Gain:

Here's what to do next:

You will learn to defend yourself, get in amazing shape, and become proficient in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but after a short time, you will see there is so much more to being part of our specialized program.

BJJ Gets your entire body into AMAZING shape.

BJJ Quick Start Course - 3 Classes + Gi.

Discover self-defense... compete in tournaments... and get an action-packed workout.

Whatever your reason, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu delivers.

Here’s what to do next:

With Jiu-Jitsu, You Instantly become part of a tight-knit family.

Here's what to do next:

What Our Clients Say

About the BJJ Instructors

You’ll find Professor Palmer teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in:

You can train with Professor Barr at Dragon Gym’s BJJ locations in:

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