REAL JIU-JITSU.
NO GIMMICKS.
ZERO EGOS.
Step on the mats at Elizabethtown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Welcoming beginners, serious hobbyists, competitors, and kids with structured coaching in a respectful, ego-free room.
$59 STARTUP SPECIAL
Two full weeks of unlimited training with an official academy gi included.
STRUCTURED FUNDAMENTALS
RESPECTFUL CULTURE
STRONG TRAINING PARTNERS
Live Connection
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PROGRAMS FOR EVERY LEVEL
Beginners
Embark on your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey with a welcoming room, structured fundamentals, and a steady path into live training.
Professionals
Refine your game with technical classes, harder rounds, and a room that supports advanced students and active competitors.
Kids
Give kids a safe and supportive place to build self-defense skills, confidence, coordination, and teamwork.
Open Mat
Get extra rounds, competition prep, and live work with students who want more mat time.
Sunday
Sunday Morning
Adults / All Levels
WHAT TO EXPECT ON DAY ONE
Everyone remembers their first day on the mats. Our room is structured so new students are introduced to movements and positions without being thrown into the deep end.
- ▸ Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- ▸ Wear comfortable workout gear & bring water
- ▸ Receive your official gi with the $59 startup offer
- ▸ Zero judgment, 100% supportive room
AUTHENTIC TECHNIQUE & TRADITION
As a 3G affiliate school, we preserve direct lineage, proven curriculum, and high standards for promotions, competition, and self-defense.
MEET THE COACHING STAFF
BJJ Head Coach
Nathan Merkel
Nathan Merkel is a second-degree black belt who sets the standard for the room with deep coaching experience, sharp technical instruction, and a steady focus on helping students build real skill.
BJJ Coach
Adam Joseph
Adam Joseph is an experienced purple belt and a regular part of the coaching staff, helping students with instruction, partner work, and the tough technical details that raise the level of the room.
Open Mat Lead
Eric Grill
Eric Grill won the 2025 IBJJF Masters 5 European Heavyweight division and leads open mat. If you are getting ready to compete, come sharpen your game. If you are new, want to learn, or just want to try something different, open mat is a great place to start. Bring your friends, or the training partners who push you the hardest.
PROOF FROM THE MATS
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Real feedback from people who train in the room every week.
Absolutely great environment. Coach Nate is second to none, and the veteran guys in class take the time to help you develop and evolve.
I got my blue belt through this school. Coach Nathan Merkel is very knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and the room is cool and accepting.
Great place to train BJJ. It has a family environment with a knowledgeable black belt leading the room.
Coach Nate is patient and knowledgeable, and the environment is super welcoming for women and men. Great place to start your martial arts journey.
WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling-based martial art built around leverage, positioning, technique, self-defense, and live sparring. Elizabethtown BJJ presents it as training for beginners, professionals, and kids alike.
Elizabethtown BJJ is welcoming new members and guests. New students can start with a $59 startup special that includes two weeks of training and a free gi. After that, training is month to month with no contracts, and any additional immediate family member is half off.
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Serving Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, Hershey, Lancaster & Central PA.
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