Logic Jiu Jitsu coaching in Philadelphia

Logic Jiu Jitsu · Est. 2018 · Fishtown / South Kensington

Philadelphia's Top-Rated
Martial Arts Academy.

Become someone who can handle anything.

Black belt coaching in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Kids Martial Arts. Total beginners to serious competitors.

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4.9 on 186+ Google Reviews

17 YrsExperience
250+Active Members
700+Beginners Coached
4.9 ★186+ Reviews

BusinessRate Top 3 Martial Arts School 2026

2026 Award Winner

Top 3 Martial Arts School
— Philadelphia

The Coaches

World-class lineage.

The same coaches who produced champions are coaching your first class.

Meet All Instructors

Dennis Pressey Jr.

Black Belt · Head Instructor

Atos Black Belt Under Kristian Woodmansee and JT Torres · 2x No-Gi Pan Am Medalist

Gina Mancuso

Black Belt · Coach

2x IBJJF World Champion

Markee McCrimmon

Black Belt · Coach

IBJJF Competitor · Started in this program

Choose Your Path

Four programs. One standard.

Find the program built for where you are right now.

Beginner Jiu Jitsu

New to martial arts. Built for total first-timers.

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Advanced Jiu Jitsu

Already train. Want elite coaching and serious training partners.

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Muay Thai

Authentic striking, conditioning, and practical self-defense.

Try Muay Thai

Kids Jiu Jitsu

Build confidence, focus, and discipline. Ages 4–13.

Enroll Your Child

The Difference

Philadelphia trains here for a reason.

Other gyms run classes. We run a standard.

Elite Coaching

World champion black belts on the mat — not just on the wall.

Structured Path

Philadelphia's only white-belt-only class schedule. Four classes a week where beginners train exclusively with other beginners — plus a real curriculum from day one.

Premium Facility

Clean mats, modern locker rooms, free private parking on-site.

Real Room

Hard training meets a respectful room. Egos get left at the door.

What Members Say

Real students. Real results.

"As a beginner, I never expected the support they gave me. Absolutely the best place regardless of your skill level."

David A.

Beginner

"My son went from shy to confident in three months. The coaches genuinely care about the kids, not just the technique."

Meg R.

Parent

"The training partners and coaching here are next level. I've trained at multiple gyms — this is the real deal."

Mike T.

Serious Student

"Walked in nervous, walked out hooked. The structured beginner classes made everything click. No ego, just coaching."

Priya S.

Beginner

"Dennis breaks down concepts in a way I've never gotten anywhere else. My game leveled up within weeks of joining."

Jordan K.

Competitor

Visit the Academy

Fishtown, Philadelphia.

Free private parking. Five minutes off I-95. Ten from Center City.

1360 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19122Get directions →

Free private parking on-siteNo meters. No street-spot hunting.

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Martial Arts in Philadelphia — Answers

Short answers below. For the full guide on each program, read the pillar pages.

Logic runs Philadelphia's only white-belt-only class schedule: four classes every week (Mon, Wed, Thu 6pm and Sat 10am) where beginners train exclusively with other beginners — no colored belts, no sink-or-swim. A fifth beginner-welcome class runs Wednesdays at 11am. Every new member starts with a structured 6-week program including all gear.

Logic Jiu Jitsu is rated 4.9★ on 186+ Google Reviews — one of Philadelphia's top-rated BJJ academies. Black belt coaching with championship lineage under Andre Galvao, Kristian Woodmansee, and JT Torres. Full guide: logicphilly.com/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-philadelphia.

Yes. Authentic Muay Thai led by Edwin Capetillo, Karate Hall of Fame inductee with 15+ years in fight sports. Try the 14-Day Foundations Program for $99 — gear provided, beginners welcome, no experience required. Full guide: logicphilly.com/muay-thai-philadelphia.

Yes. Our Kids Jiu Jitsu program serves ages 4–13, split by age. Start with the 14-Day Foundations Program for $99 — black belt instructors, no uniform required, no live sparring. Full guide: logicphilly.com/kids-jiu-jitsu-philadelphia.

The 6-Week Adult Foundations Program at Logic is built for adults with zero martial arts experience. 18 coached classes, full gear included, beginners-only room. Book a 20-minute tour to see the academy first — full pricing reviewed in person.

The 6-Week Adult Foundations Program is the entry point for most new students — $698 total (18 classes + all gear). Membership after Foundations is $49/week (one program) or $55/week (all-access — Jiu Jitsu + Muay Thai). See logicphilly.com/pricing for the full breakdown.

Logic is at 1360 N American St in South Kensington / Olde Kensington — minutes from Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Port Richmond, and Bella Vista. Free private parking on-site.

Three things: (1) Real coaching at every level — not just open mat with a warm-up. (2) Black belt staff with verified competition lineage (IBJJF World Champion, Pan Am medalists, Fight 2 Win champions). (3) A beginners-only room so new students aren't thrown in with experienced grapplers on day one.

Deep Guides

The complete guide for each program.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia Muay Thai in Philadelphia Kids Jiu Jitsu in Philadelphia

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