I've trained at other places across the country and this is one of the most welcoming school I've…read moreever been to. New people - be it beginners, or seasoned grapplers are always welcome to roll and the students grapple accordingly. No 'hazing' the new guy. The instructor Jeff Mitchell is a blackbelt under world champion Robson Moura, and teaches with careful attention to detail that every level can learn from. Great instruction and great students makes for a great school.

You will never find a better combination of knowledge and welcoming in a gym. The entire gym exudes…read morepositive energy, and what is taught is beyond reproach. I cannot recommend Elite enough. Do yourself a favor and choose this gym whether it be for you or your children.

I've trained jiu-jitsu on and off for most of my life. Moving to Lancaster was additionally hard…read morebecause I had to find a new place to train at. I decided to try out Lancaster BJJ because of the website and how nice Mark was while I emailed him about my concerns training at a new place, etc. I don't go as often as I'd like because I am a student, but whenever I can go it is always valuable. Everyone is very nice and there's a great atmosphere. People who train at jiu-jitsu care about technique, form, and understand the importance of teamwork. Hurting your teammates gets you nowhere. I've learned so much during my short 2 months here and can't wait to keep training here throughout my four years of college!

it's a great place for advancing and learning more in BJJ. the people there are friendly and very…read morenice along with the instructors.

Incredible place to train with great instructors and people who want to help you succeedread more

I've been training at Alliance Jiu Jitsu for about 2 months and I've loved every minute of it. This…read moreis one of the few real Brazilian Jiu Jitsu schools around this area (they also do Muay Thai and Kali, but I haven't gone to those sessions). Instruction takes place every day of the week except Sunday. Most days, training is done wearing a gi (the uniform) and one day is reserved for no-gi classes. I can't recommend this place enough. Alex is an encyclopedia of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu knowledge and the other instructors are also well-trained and friendly. Alliance is the most prominent team in North America having won the world championships several years in a row. There's really no better team to train with in the country. Alliance's American headquarters are in Atlanta, but this is the only Alliance school within this area. Even if you have to pay a bit extra and drive a bit further, it's worth it because their reputation is unmatched. I did Taekwondo for a couple of years prior to Jiu Jitsu and I can honestly say I've found Jiu Jitsu to be on a different level. It's much more demanding physically (which is great because it helps you lose weight and condition your body) and is incredibly technical. It's also very difficult to fake being good at grappling, so you can see your progression very clearly over time. It will require patience because it's a complex, technical art, but you'll begin to notice results both in terms of your technique and your stamina within a few weeks. You will probably continue to get your butt kicked in class for a while, but you'll feel more confident in yourself and your ability to use self-defense techniques. The people here are also generally a friendly group. There's no "macho" vibe going on and everyone is very helpful in getting you to improve your game. Every day I finish class, I leave with a feeling happy and with a sense of accomplishment. There are people of all ages and all levels here. Give it a try!

I had no idea what to expect when I started classes July 2015, if I would like it none the less be…read moreable to perform the moves. It is now May 2016 I am at class almost every week and I LOVE IT! Mike, owner/ instructor is fabulous. He always is cheerful and helpful. Will explain the same move over and over again patiently. I highly recommend Mike and his classes.

From the owner: Men's Self-defense, Women's Self-defense, Hapkido, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Magaread more

My daughter loves this gym and her instructors she is always excited to learn new things and she…read morelooks forward to each session

I started with the Dragon Gym as a 6 year old child in 1986. Being ambidextrous, I struggled with…read morecoordination, not having a dominant side. At the time, the Karate Kid was popular and my parents had a coupon to the Dragon Gym, They figured, at the least, two weeks free training and a uniform would be a neat experience. For the next 14 years, the Dragon Gym transformed me into a disciplined, healthy, and focused individual, and helped lay the foundation for spiritual growth and introspection. It's so much more than an activity. It's a way of life. The current head master, Somnath Sikdar, and his partner, Master Lonnie Beck, came up with me through the ranks. After a 20 year absence from the area, I've returned to find that the current iteration of the gym has maintained what makes the Dragon Gym special, while adding different arts and programs and putting great effort into tailoring progression to fit a child's intellectual,physical, and psychological development. To sum it up, there's nothing like the integration of body, mind, and spirit coupled with the ability to focus and overcome challenges in your life. I cannot think of a better extracurricular practice for a child to grow into and be prepared for adulthood than becoming part of the Dragon Gym family.

The BJJ studio is very nicely designed inside. The owner is a nice man who seems to care about the…read morecommunity and people that join his studio. They offer multiple adult and children classes.

From the owner: Dillsburg BJJ Team Primus is a SAS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania,…read morecentrally located to offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Harrisburg areas, Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg. This school offers Bjj in Gi and No-Gi to Little Ninjas, Primus Youth Bjj and Primus Adult Bjj. In addition we also offer kickboxing in full contact and low contact.

if you're a helicopter mom or sensitive then perhaps consider somewhere who is going to look after…read moreyou in the sensitive way that you need. you are definitely going to need to be responsible for yourself. the challenge is there; the knowledge is there. your child will learn to fight mine has been there for 8 months so that's clear. we did the sensitive martial arts thing for 6 years he learned nothing, been doing this less than a year and I'm seeing confidence and toughness changes that i have never seen before. so he's learning something the negative reviews are unfair

My son attended briefly and had a terrible experience. Very poorly run with little supervision for…read morethe kids.

I have been training here for just about two years. I've had a few injuries non bjj related and…read morethey have always welcomed me back with open arms. Coach Scott and Coach Cam are the most humble and friendly instructors I have ever met. This gym really makes you feel like you're part of a family, knowing they will always have your back. I also want to give a huge shoutout to Coach Chris and Coach Jay who teach mornings, they are both super knowledgeable and always find a way brighten up my day. Thank you Deep Water.

I'm a big fan of this school! I'm a Black Belt and have trained at Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu…read morea couple times while visiting the area for work. First, Coach Scott and Coach Cam are very welcoming. And their instructions are clear, concise, and detailed so all the students can learn the techniques. Their new location is beautiful! The training area, changing rooms, and restrooms are clean and organized. The artwork on the walls gives the school a cool and unique atmosphere. The training is solid. They have a great team there. I'd recommend this school to anyone interested and to all skill levels (Kids, beginners to advance levels). If I ever move to the area from CA, this is the school I'd want to train at all the time.