GFTeam Pittsburgh

True Believer Jiu-Jitsu operates at 997 West View Park Drive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2015 by black belt Jacob "Jake" Miclot, the school provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for practitioners across the Pittsburgh area. In 2025, True Believer Jiu-Jitsu joined the TAC Team, also known as Thursday Afternoon Crew Team. Instruction is led by Coach Jake Miclot, whose coaching philosophy focuses on structured technical concepts, student safety, and consistent individual progress. The gym emphasizes an environment where big people train with small people and blue belts roll with white belts under structured guidance. Training brings together martial artists of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. The weekly schedule offers adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Intro to BJJ for beginners, NoGi submission grappling, and specialized Leglocks classes. Youth programs include Kids BJJ and Teens BJJ to develop movement and self-defense skills, while active competitors train in dedicated Advanced and Team Training sessions. Morning, noon, and evening training options are offered throughout the week.