Ten wrestling and combat sports facilities in Pennsylvania made this list, located in Philadelphia, Bryn Athyn, Trevose, and Whitehall Township. These venues include a mix of jiu-jitsu clubs, mixed martial arts gyms, professional wrestling training centers, and wrestling academies. Ratings for these facilities range from 4.5 to 5.0 stars, based on a combined total of 524 user reviews.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. The Jiu Jitsu Company
Located in Philadelphia, this facility holds a 5.0 rating from 209 reviews. Clients describe it as a solid gym with clean showers and impeccable mats. Reviewers highlight Coach Josh and Angie as fantastic instructors and note that the gym offers the best merchandise they have seen among jitsu gyms.
2. Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
This Philadelphia-based club maintains a perfect 5.0 rating across 118 reviews.
3. The Garden MMA
With a 5.0 rating from 39 reviews, this Philadelphia gym is praised for its patient and kind instruction. Judah is noted as an instructor who is careful with both beginners and experienced trainees.
4. World Class MMA Philly
This facility in Philadelphia has a 4.8 rating based on 38 reviews. Parents have noted that the coaches are serious, tough, and effective for students practicing judo.
5. Catchpoint Philadelphia: Professional Wrestling Training
Specializing in professional wrestling training in Philadelphia, this venue has a 5.0 rating from 22 reviews. Feedback emphasizes a strong focus on safety and a well-executed beginner course and graduation.
6. Havoc Wrestling Academy
Based in Bryn Athyn, this academy holds a 5.0 rating from 21 reviews. Trainees credit Coach Jesse with providing technical advice and competition insight that helped them defeat nationally ranked collegiate opponents.
7. Apache Wrestling
Located in Trevose, Apache Wrestling has a 4.9 rating from 20 reviews. The facility is recognized for having talent at all levels and providing exposure to college coaches.
8. Mat Return Wrestling
This Whitehall Township gym has a 5.0 rating from 15 reviews. It is described as a great environment for both experienced wrestlers and those new to the sport.
9. IJW(IT’S JUST WRESTLING)
Run by Frankie Pickard, Kareem Horton, and Worker Ant, this Philadelphia training facility has a 5.0 rating from 15 reviews. It operates from 6-9pm with a $15 mat fee for those training to be pro wrestlers.
10. CZW Wrestling Academy
This Philadelphia academy has a 4.5 rating from 11 reviews. While noted as one of the cheapest options in the area, one reviewer described the vibe as negative and the main coach as terrible.
How we ranked these
Our rankings are based on a formula calculating the rating multiplied by the log of the review count. For more details, see our methodology.