Temple, PA hosts a modest but dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with two main gyms serving practitioners in the area. Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating from 89 reviews, reflecting strong local support and quality instruction. Era Jiu-Jitsu also contributes to the scene, offering additional training options for those interested in the discipline.
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Temple, PA
Berks County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located at 4700 N 5th Street Highway in Temple, Pennsylvania. Owner and Head Instructor Jose Ortiz began grappling in scholastic wrestling before starting Jiu-Jitsu. He has trained under Erik Faust and the late Shane Mock since 2010, along with two years under IBJJF world champion Abraham Martes. Ortiz began coaching as a brown belt in 2019 and earned his black belt in 2022. Morning sessions are led by Tomas Canseco, a black belt promoted in 2024 who is also a licensed chiropractor, while second-degree black belt Erik Faust brings grappling experience dating back to 2008. The academy provides adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi formats, complemented by open rolling sessions and a structured youth program taught by brown belts Dylan Delay and Shaye Witman. Striking classes cover boxing and kickboxing under head striking coach Erik Spring, a three-time USKA national kickboxing champion with a 13-4 professional boxing record. The facility also features a full gym with weight sets, machines, and equipment for strength and conditioning training.
Temple, PA
World-class instruction in a welcoming environment dedicated to student growth and technical excellence.
Temple, PA
Era Jiu-Jitsu in Temple, Pennsylvania, serves the local martial arts community with specialized training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Although its affiliation is not specified, the gym focuses on providing effective ground grappling techniques typical of BJJ. The exact training schedule or additional martial arts disciplines offered have not been detailed. Located in Temple, it caters to practitioners, seeking to develop their submission skills and positional control. This gym emphasizes core BJJ fundamentals tailored for practical application; Despite lacking a publicly known competition record, Era Jiu-Jitsu aims to support students progressing through their technical proficiency; Its presence in Temple contributes to the accessibility of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in this Pennsylvania region; The un