Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA and Self Defense

Paul

I began my jiu jitsu journey at Balance studios 18 years ago (as of this review) and I am a black belt under Phil and Ricardo Migliarese. Although I no longer live in the area, Balance will always be home. My advice to beginners is go in, introduce yourself and take a few classes. You'll be hooked. Let it change you and never look back. Paul W., Balance Black Belt

Crystal Benner

All of the instructors I’ve worked with at Balance are very knowledgeable and take an interest in the success of their students. I have found the environment to be very encouraging and supportive of my development. I think that comes from the top down - Phil sets a great example of professionalism and respectfulness. Balance has a wide variety of classes in multiple disciplines, and there’s also a good mix of competition-focused students and hobbyists, so there’s something for everyone. Speaking to the experience of being a woman in a male-dominated sport, I’ve found the atmosphere at Balance to be very inclusive to women and considerate of the unique challenges that we experience. I’ve consistently been treated as an equal member of the team.

explorers1979

Balance Studios is a place that we call our second home. The Migliarese Bros. & Frank are hands down the best instructors in Philadelphia. They talk the talk and walk the walk. 100% tough, 100% knowledgeable, 100% helpful and mindful, 100% Professional. You will not find a better Academy in the Tri-State area and beyond. I'm looking forward to our next twenty years together and then another twenty as a part of the Balance Family. The Kid's program is also amazing. My three children all take classes there a few times a week. Their confidence level is very impressive now and they love learning from the best instructors that Philadelphia has to offer.

FUN Channel

I have been training jujitsu for 20 plus years ... the techniques that are taught at Balance are applicable for the street and for sport... Rick, Phil, Frank and all of the other instructors at Balance are like watching text books come to life .. the Balance community and cultural is amazing and it's gotten me through a lot of tough life situation everyone is willing to lend a hand or an ear just to listen to you it is truly like no other... if you were looking for a place to train I could not recommend Balance studios enough it is such a good environment that I've also enrolled my two children!!!!