About The Gym
A welcoming place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Elizabethtown.
Learn about the gym, the training environment, and who can benefit from stepping on the mats.
What is BJJ?
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.
Open Admissions
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.
Who trains here
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.
What members say
“Absolutely great environment. Coach Nate is second to none, and the veteran guys in class take the time to help you develop and evolve.”
Sean
“I got my blue belt through this school. Coach Nathan Merkel is very knowledgeable, explains things clearly, and the room is cool and accepting.”
Tony
“Great place to train BJJ. It has a family environment with a knowledgeable black belt leading the room.”
Adam
“Coach Nate is patient and knowledgeable, and the environment is super welcoming for women and men. Great place to start your martial arts journey.”
Bryan