You find 101 Cherry St.

Classes are inside Fighting Dragons. You are in workout clothes with a bottle of water. You do not need to own a gi for your first class, and you do not need any experience.

A coach comes over.

Adam greets you, answers your questions and points you to the right group. Everyone here remembers their first day on the mats.

Nobody throws you in the deep end.

New students are introduced to movements and positions first. You start on core positions, escapes, submissions and mat etiquette, without feeling lost.

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.

You get a partner.

You are paired with experienced partners who keep the drilling safe and controlled. You ask questions. Everyone starts somewhere.

“Absolutely great environment. Coach Nate is second to none, and the veteran guys in class take the time to help you develop and evolve.”

Stay a few minutes.

This is the time to ask about month-to-month membership. Any additional family member is half off, kids and adults alike. Family members do not have to live in the same household.

“Coach Nate is patient and knowledgeable, and the environment is super welcoming for women and men. Great place to start your martial arts journey.”

You both walk in.

Your child meets coach Adam Joseph, sees the mat and gets settled before class begins. Bring comfortable workout clothes and a labeled water bottle.

Warm-ups, movement games, clear demonstrations.

The class builds coordination, listening and confidence at a pace that keeps kids engaged while they learn.

You can watch.

Parents are always welcome to observe from the spectator area. On the mat, children learn beginner positions and self-defense skills in a structured, supervised setting, with time to ask questions.

Now ask your questions.

Ask about sibling fit and the best class cadence for your child. Any additional family member is half off, kids and adults alike, so a parent and child, siblings, or two adults from one family pay less together. Family members do not have to live in the same household.

Rounds.

Thursday Night Open Mat is extra rounds, competition prep and live work with students who want more mat time.

Win by submission. Or Rock-Paper-Scissors.

Official overtime rule: win in overtime by submission. If neither competitor gets a tap before overtime expires, the match is decided immediately by Rock-Paper-Scissors.

Ask who is getting ready to compete.

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. Bring your friends, or the training partners who push you the hardest.