I had a chance to attend a no-gi and gi class at High Ground BJJ while I was in the area for the…read moreholidays. For a bit of background, I am a white belt with about 6 months of training (5 days a week) at my home gym. I had a great experience during both of the classes I attended. The no-gi class was very small, with only 2 other students and the instructor (it was Black Friday, so other students were probably busy buying new TVs and stuff). The small class was awesome for getting one-on-one instruction from the coach, Dave. It was a pretty standard class structure with warm ups, then drilling, and finally rolling. The warm up was light, and we moved immediately into drilling a north-south choke. I really liked the style of the drills because we slowly worked through the motion to properly get into the position, and then establishing the choke. We moved on to proper defense options for the same choke, and we had a chance to work among ourselves while the coach oversaw and provided feedback. During the gi class, we warmed up with some positional sparring from guard, and then moved on to a lapel choke and an arm in guillotine choke for drilling. The coach for this class, Patrick, provided a detailed walk through of each portion of the techniques, and was quick to give pointers during drilling. The class had a solid attendance of white through brown belts, and each person I worked with provided great live feedback as we trained. Everyone I encountered during my visits were very friendly, and put to rest any anxiety I had about training outside of my home gym. I thought the teachers did a fantastic job of explaining the proper techniques, the concepts behind them, and providing input as we drilled. Since this was my first real experience away from my home gym, I was nervous about rolling with unfamiliar people, but I quickly became comfortable with the other students because no one was trying to crank submissions, and everyone was very careful about safety. I am already planning to stop back here when I am in town again. If you are from the area, and you are looking for a way to get in shape, and/or learn real self-defense, then you should absolutely visit High Ground to see if it is a good fit for you! A big thank you to Tom for allowing me to visit his gym, and keep up with my training while away from home!

Let me start by saying, I have tried so many outlets to assist with my fitness and health…read more It started with Ballys, then went to LA fitness Lucille Roberts Planet Fitness Curves The Kroc BLINK back to Planet Fitness various aerobic sessions (Zumba and Tabata) and finally neighborhood walks/jogs. None of these things kept my attention. I got bored after about two weeks. I am a quitter and I am someone that does not like challenges. I love my comfort zone and I love to eat my feelings. It's what I do. Stout has changed that! My very first class, western boxing, taught by Ty. I don't know a thing about boxing. I do not watch boxing, I know some big names but I do not watch. So I show up at 5:20pm, I'm just standing there, ready to run out (again, quitter). He walks over, introduces himself, and tells me to warm up with shadow boxing. I said I don't know how to shadow box. He gave me the option of jumping rope or jumping jacks. I didn't want to do that, I don't know why but I didn't. he said you got this. I immediately said, ya know what I do. Stoutpgh and their staff is not intimidating AT ALL. It may feel that way if you have never stepped in the facility or if you are thinking about previous Arts schools and maybe they were jerks. Everyone is helpful, constantly guiding you and correcting you with positive reinforcement but also praising you when you do something good! I do love hearing "Good Kia" or "Nice Kia" or "Great job Kia" Class two, it was a bag class. I met Brody, he introduced himself. I stood in front of the heavy bag confused. before I could even get his attention, he came over and assisted me. I walked out of that class throwing 1, 2, and 3 (didn't know what a 3 was), and a switch kick. NICE! I went to class three, signed up that day. Zack, said you have another free class. I said, I don't need it. lets get this party started!!! I want you all to know, I am 44, 4'11, and 263.7lbs. I do not feel like the "fat chick", or the "old chick", I feel like a person. Stoughpgh let's you be a person, not a label. Many times we think we have to get in shape before starting something to get us in shape. How bass ackwards is that??? I didn't think Stoutpgh was for me, I didn't think I could do it. Boy, was I wrong! It is for me, it is for EVERYONE and EVERY BODY!!!! Again, EVERY BODY!!!!!! I look forward to class, actually look forward to going. I am so surprised by that, haha! Staff Cleanliness Availability of Classes Prices Oh last thing, I am funny about what I eat throughout the day. I know I have to train so the idea of just eating anything, I stopped that. I know what will make me feel sluggish, bloated, or just gross. I care about what I take in so that I can be productive during class. No one said anything to me about how/what to eat but it's like my brain clicked on a light that has clearly been dark for a long time.

I want to start off with how amazing all the coaches are. I have watched them with all their young…read morestudents. They are patient, caring, and supportive with each student. My two young children have been going for about a month now and truly love it. They get so very excited when they have classes. My son was very nervous when he first started. It took a couple of times to get use to it. I have seen him become way more confident since starting. I am excited to watch them grow and push themselves to learning new things at Stout. If you or your children or both have been looking to get more active or challenge yourself, I highly recommend Stout. It's for all levels of experience. Go check it out and you won't be disappointed!

Gotta come here if you live in the Greensburg/Latrobe area! Went today for a trial/drop in class…read moresince I am home for thanksgiving. Everyone was incredibly kind and instruction was great. Had a few great rolls as well. Also the facilities were incredibly clean. Great place!

Besides not having enough time, and moving to Myrtle Beach this place is definitely missed in my…read morebook. You cannot ask for better coaches. Fridge, Alex, Joe, and Dave are hands down the best in the area. This place is good for children, women and men. For my short time there I have seen teens with zero self esteem being built up to the great young adults. This isn't the big meathead gym that's looking to knock you out or choke you out. These guys are here to teach a great skill and care about you. I have been to other gyms in the area, where the owner/coach doesn't even know your name. For them it's all about the money. Give Ground Zero Pittsburgh a shot, it will be well worth it.

This place is amazing! It's a very safe and enjoyable way to train for anyone from old to young…read more You can be the jacked wrestler to lil old lady. It's just fun! The instructor's are cool but absolute monsters if you're looking to compete! But if you want to just have a safe and fun way to get in better shape this is the way.

Excellent facility. The instruction is consistently outstanding. The instructors and students are…read moresuper friendly which makes it very welcoming for newcomers. They offer a variety of classes and the schedule allows just about anybody to get to a class.

Great place to learn. Super intimate atmosphere makes it easy to get in one on one time with…read morecoaches. I never feel ignored and always feel like part of the team! No pressure to compete - lots of people just coming in for a great workout. Long-time practitioners are always willing to slow things down and help beginners learn, especially while drilling. Female friendly. All around the best gym in Pittsburgh!!

This place 100% changed my life. I started just looking for some good workouts and to learn a bit…read moreabout boxing and ended up falling in love with the sport and the people at Moore mma. Everyone is welcoming, they offer classes for beginners to advanced. I'll be forever grateful for this place and the people there. If you're looking for a gym to learn the art, this is the place to be

Very friendly environment, the coach is a highly skilled black belt. Great teacher and numerous…read moreclass times to fit anyone's schedule.

From the owner: Let the highly trained professionals at our facility help you master the proper techniques of…read moreBrazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. Improve both your health and your safety.

Highly recommended Stout PGH-North Zelienople! The Coaches and staff are professional, very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. My Child is in the youth program and loves going.

Stout PGH at Zelienople is great gym. Professional and knowledgeable instructors. It is a big gym,…read morethat's always clean. It is a great place where everyday is a learning and fun experience.

I am learning so much. Great small classes. Welcoming. All adult ages and skill levels. Group or…read moreprivate classes available

From the owner: We are a small group of martial artists that primarily love to grapple. We primarily train in the…read moregi. We also train no gi, wrestling and kickboxing. All new participants are by appointment only for the first class. First week free. We train under blackbelt and undefeated mixed martial artist, Professor Jack Tolley Call and speak with Jack and see if SilverJack is right for you. Remember, SilverJack got your back!!

This review is for the kids classes which are held on Tue and Thur from 5:30-6:30, but you can show…read moreup earlier and the kids are often times warming up or playing on their own, before class starts. I like that they do a month to month and there is no contract prices with a pro membership is $90 a month and without a membership it is $110. A positive of it being in Pro is they have adult classes for like Zumba , cycling etc often during kids classes so parents can participate while their kid is practicing. Drills can be somewhat monotonous as they should be, but the kids can become bored overall though my son likes to come.

If you're interested in learning BJJ from a traditional BJJ instructor who has trained and competed…read moreat the highest levels come train at Team Junqueira!

I highly recommend coming out to Tedesco Body Shop in Murrysville! The Coaches & members are…read moreamazing! It truly is a FitFam! Everyone cheers each other on! They'll have a class going on, while I'm in personal training, and members & coaches from the class will come over and say you're doing a great job, keep up the good work! I've never found it in any other gym, anywhere. If you're looking for a FitFam, you will find it here at Tedesco Body Shop! They will help you reach your goals, with nutrition, one on one training, group training (1-3 people), Boot Camps, Kickboxing, Zumba, open gym, you name it, they have it! It's always a fun atmosphere! Hope to see you soon! ~Rebecca H.

I never thought I could love a gym, but Tedesco has made me love and even look forward to looking…read moreout. For months I saw the Facebook posts for Tedesco but was afraid to try it. Gyms can be intimidating and full of body shame if you don't fit a certain standard. Tedesco is none of those things. The first time I walked in for a 5 am boot camp class I was greeted with enthusiasm. It has been over ten years since I've done anything like it, so I was nervous and also realistic about my abilities. The coach demonstrated every activity and also worked with me through modifications where I needed them. What was also refreshing was seeing all sorts of body types in the class. This is definitely a place that welcomes and embraces everyone who walks in the door. They offer fitness boot camp, kickboxing and strength boot camp classes along with open gym time. I've attended all of them and really enjoyed every one. What's great is that they are something different every day. Each day focuses on a different muscle but the order and which activity changes. They also regularly host challenges with different themes. For example, I'm currently in the "Little Black Dress" challenge where in addition to the workouts, we get meal plans and nutrition consults. You can also just come to the gym to do your own workout. I never thought I'd be someone who looked forward to 5 am workouts, but Tedesco converted me. This place is amazing, so if you are out east and looking for a gym, definitely check them out. You won't regret it.