Philo-Sophia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Philo-Sophia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ training for adults and kids in and around the Danville PA area. Beginner friendly and competition friendly. Build confidence, strength, and real skills.

All levels welcome. See our schedule, seminars, and events on our website. Philo-Sophia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts academy located in Danville PA. We have the goal of building our community through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the amazing self-defense benefits that come with it. Our Kid's Jiu Jitsu classes and Women's self-defense program are a must-have for the members of our community. We also provide an extensive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing program for the adults in the area.

Our Fall 2026 schedule includes something for everyone! Adult and kids gi & no-gi as well as our new functional fitness ...
09/22/2026

Our Fall 2026 schedule includes something for everyone! Adult and kids gi & no-gi as well as our new functional fitness gym! 🥋💪

First class is free.

Come join this incredible community.

We’re excited to welcome Manuel Farfan Arias to our mats on Sunday, October 4th. Manuel is a 12x IBJJF Open Champion at ...
09/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome Manuel Farfan Arias to our mats on Sunday, October 4th.

Manuel is a 12x IBJJF Open Champion at black belt, AJP Grand Slam Silver Medalist, and one of the top ranked competitors in both IBJJF and AJP.

Sunday, October 4th
11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Open mat to follow

$40 Members
$50 Non-Members

This is a great opportunity to learn from a high level competitor and get some rounds in afterward.

Spots are limited. Message us to reserve yours.

See you on the mats. 💪

09/07/2026

Monkey see monkey do! Learning a new skill is hard, especially one that requires you to move your body in new ways to achieve it. It’s my job as an instructor to give you as many ways to digest the information as possible, showing, telling, walking you through it yourself. Jiu Jitsu is beautiful because it’s all movement and feel. Once you’ve felt proper Jiu Jitsu there’s no taking that away from you. You have skills that, just like riding a bike, you can always fall back on. So what are you waiting for! Start building a stronger body and mind today! We’ll see you on the mats.

Big thank you to Sunny Side Digital Media for these incredible shots of Coach Drew teaching our Fundamentals and Advance...
08/17/2026

Big thank you to Sunny Side Digital Media for these incredible shots of Coach Drew teaching our Fundamentals and Advanced Gi classes. We love seeing the work that happens on these mats captured so well, from learning the details of a technique to putting it into practice with our training partners. We’re proud of what we’re building here at Philo-Sophia and really appreciate Sunny Side for helping us capture it. 🥋📸

A huge thank you to Sunny Side Digital Media for spending time with us and capturing our gym, our students and the energ...
08/16/2026

A huge thank you to Sunny Side Digital Media for spending time with us and capturing our gym, our students and the energy on these mats so beautifully. 📸🥋

These photos feel like such an honest reflection of what we’re building at Philo-Sophia. Jiu jitsu is at the center of what we do, but the heartbeat of this place has always been the people. The students who keep showing up. The training partners who push each other. The families cheering from the sidelines. The friendships that form somewhere between hard rounds and time spent together on the mats.

We care deeply about what we do here. We love teaching jiu jitsu, we love watching our students grow, and we’re incredibly proud of the community that continues to grow alongside us.

Thank you to Sunny Side for putting so much care into capturing these moments and for showing our gym so much love and support. And thank you to every person who walks through our doors and contributes to this place.

This community has a strong heartbeat, and we’re grateful to be part of it. 🤎

08/15/2026

A little appreciation for one of the most important people during a jiu jitsu demonstration: the uke. 🥋

The uke is the training partner who receives the technique as the instructor demonstrates, helping students see how each movement works on a real person.

And around here, Gary deserves some serious recognition. He’s one of Drew’s most trusted ukes and has probably been grabbed, folded, swept, choked and submitted more times than we can count in the name of helping everyone else learn. 😂

Thanks for always being willing to be the example, Gary! 🤙

Danville deserves exceptional jiu-jitsu, and that is what we are building at Philo-Sophia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!Philo-Soph...
08/14/2026

Danville deserves exceptional jiu-jitsu, and that is what we are building at Philo-Sophia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!

Philo-Sophia means “love of wisdom.” For us, jiu-jitsu is more than a workout. It is a practice of problem solving under pressure, learning to remain composed in uncomfortable situations, and developing a deeper understanding of your own body and mind.

Our adult program is built for both new students and experienced grapplers. We offer Gi and No-Gi fundamentals, advanced classes, open mats, and opportunities to train throughout the week. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time, returning after time away, or looking for a room where you can sharpen your game, you will find thoughtful instruction, challenging rounds, and training partners who want to see you improve.

We have also built a functional fitness gym for our members, complete with air bikes, kettlebells, a bench, weights, and equipment for building practical strength and conditioning. Members have the option to incorporate functional fitness into their training, whether the goal is to improve performance on the mats, build strength, or create a more complete fitness routine.

For healthcare professionals and others working in demanding, high-pressure careers, this kind of training offers something rare: time to be completely present. The moment you step into the gym, the outside noise falls away. You move, think, respond, and focus on the challenge directly in front of you.

Our kids program brings that same intentional approach to younger students. Children learn real jiu-jitsu while developing focus, confidence, emotional control, respect, and the ability to stay calm while working through challenges.

Philo-Sophia is a place for people who want to train with purpose. For the beginner looking for the courage to start. For the experienced grappler looking for meaningful rounds. For the parent looking for something that will genuinely help their child grow.
Come find out what you are capable of.

Your first class is free! Message us and we’ll help you find the right place to begin🥋

08/11/2026

ADULT TRAINING SCHEDULE

🥋 Monday
5:30–7 AM Gi All Levels
6:30–7:15 PM Gi Fundamentals
7:15–8:15 PM Advanced Gi

🥋 Tuesday
5:30–7 AM No Gi All Levels
6:30–7:15 PM Gi Fundamentals
7:15–8 PM Open Mat

🥋 Wednesday
10–11 AM No Gi All Levels
6:30–7:15 PM No Gi Fundamentals
7:15–8:15 PM Advanced No Gi

🥋 Thursday
5:30–7 AM Gi All Levels
10–11 AM Gi All Levels
6:30–7:15 PM Gi Fundamentals
7:15–8:15 PM Advanced Gi

🥋 Friday
10–11 AM Gi All Levels

🥋 Sunday
9:45–10:15 AM Basic Kids + Adults
10:15–11 AM Gi Fundamentals
11 AM–12 PM Open Mat

First class is free! Come find your place on the mats!

Address

608 Mill Street
Danville, PA
17821

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+15709515003

Website

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