PA-Grappling | Central PA's Premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai Academy

If you are looking to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Muay Thai look no further. Central Pennsylvania's top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai programs are found under one roof at PA-Grappling. You have found the BEST training center in Central Pennsylvania. Others may offer hype, but we provide results!

PA-Grappling is Central Pennsylvania's most highly respected martial arts academy. Conveniently located right off of I-99 near Blair County Ballpark and Lakemont Park in Altoona.

Whether you are interested in competitive fighting, real self-defense, or singular exercise and conditioning, PA-Grappling has it all!

Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Training:

  • Children (4-12 years old): The best gift you can give your child is positive self-esteem. Positive self-esteem gives your child the ability to excel in all areas of their life, from the school room to the playground.


  • Teenagers (13-17 years old): Martial Arts is particularly helpful during this rebellious phase of life. By learning, knowing and maintaining the Martial Arts system of hierarchy teens cultivate friendships, learn discipline, become self-confident and develop respect for others.


  • Adults (18-39 years old): Martial Arts offers men and women a health and fitness program while combining flexibility, endurance, weight loss and muscle toning. Martial Arts also develops friendships, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-esteem.


  • Executives (40-59 years old): Training in Martial Arts helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol while relieving stress, increasing your energy, muscle tone and stamina in a fun and friendly but safe environment.


  • Seniors (60 and over): Through Martial Arts training, seniors can discover solutions for muscle pain and atrophy, gain flexibility, endurance and muscle strength while enhancing and prolonging quality of life and enjoying the security of knowing how to defend oneself.
Students get a great workout as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai uses the entire body. Men, Women and children will benefit from training in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. No matter what your reason, fitness, self defense or just to meet new friends. No matter if your interest is in fitness, self-defense, or just to have a great time, you'll love our Mixed Martial Arts program. As we have developed our students' abilities, we would like to do the same for you. We believe that martial arts presents a holistic approach to the development and building of moral character, grounded ethics, sportsmanship, and fair play. These intangibles, along with the ability to defend oneself, are immeasurable and beneficial to all individuals.

Give Us A Call Today At (814) 312-3845 For More Information On PA-Grappling!