The Garden MMA

Is A Modern Grappling & Striking Community rooted in Tradition.

Experience your first class for free

Weekly Class Schedule

Beginner-friendly evening classes on Tuesday and Thursday. No reservation needed. Doors open 15 minutes before class.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
6:00 AM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels 4:30 PM Seeds & Sprouts Kids No-Gi • Ages 4–9 5:30 PM Buds Kids No-Gi • Ages 10–12 6:30 PM Muay Thai All Levels 7:15 PM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Evening Session	6:00 AM Muay Thai All Levels 7:00 AM Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels 6:30 PM Gi Jiu-Jitsu w Guest Coach All Levels 7:15 PM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Beginner Friendly	6:00 AM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels 4:30 PM Seeds & Sprouts Kids No-Gi • Ages 4–9 5:30 PM Buds Kids No-Gi • Ages 10–12 6:30 PM Muay Thai All Levels 7:15 PM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Evening Session	6:00 AM Muay Thai All Levels 7:00 AM Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels 6:30 PM Gi Jiu-Jitsu w Coach Judah All Levels 7:15 PM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu w Coach Keren Beginner Friendly	6:00 AM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels 4:30 PM Seeds & Sprouts Kids No-Gi • Ages 4–9 5:30 PM Buds Kids No-Gi • Ages 10–12 6:30 PM Muay Thai All Levels 7:15 PM No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Evening Session	8:00 AM Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels • Beginner Friendly 9:00 AM Coed Open Mat Gi & No-Gi • Free • Open to all schools 10:00 AM Women’s Open Mat until 11:30 AM

Free parking on site • 4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia • EST 2022

Our Disciplines

MUAY THAI

The Garden MMA’s Adult Muay Thai program develops striking skills rooted in traditional technique and modern application. Training focuses on precision, timing, conditioning, and mental toughness. You’ll learn how to strike with power and control using punches, kicks, knees, and elbows • while improving endurance and overall fitness. Open to all experience levels, this program is designed to challenge you and help you achieve results.

13+

KIDS JIU-JITSU

4-5, 6-9, 10-12 • Seeds, Sprouts & Buds program is designed to give kids a strong foundation in martial arts while building character and confidence. Through fun, structured classes, children learn discipline, respect, teamwork, and focus • skills that carry over into everyday life. We guide each student to grow at their own pace while creating a positive environment that encourages hard work and resilience.

4-12

JIU-JITSU

Our Adult Jiu-Jitsu program builds skill, confidence, and discipline in a safe and challenging environment. Students learn effective techniques for both sport and self-defense, progressing through structured curriculum and live training. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced competitor, you’ll gain the tools to sharpen your mind and body while becoming part of a team that pushes each other to grow.

13+

Gear

Memberships

Privates

This gym is a treasure. Other gyms can be inhospitable and dangerous. Judah and Keren demonstrate care for practitioners and do not put them at risk of injury. The progressions of the lessons are thought out and build seamlessly on one another. Excellent gym!!
- Joshua Liken The Garden MMA Member
Joshua Liken • Member & Parent

If you are looking for a high level devoted instructor and an amazing environment to train then Judah and the garden mma is a perfect fit. Been training with Judah for over a year and have learned a tremendous amount during that time. He's a man who loves to learn and impart that knowledge on his students. You won't be disappointed.
-Randy Bostick - Student
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Randy Bostick • Student

Judah coached me through 6 years and 12 fights. One of the most knowledgeable and articulate fighters/coaches I know. And he has a very calming presence that’s perfect for beginners.

Chris Price • Former Student

The Garden MMA is truly a gem in the heart of the Germantown community, located conveniently near Wayne Junction. Judah and Keren have created an inspiring and safe space that caters to everyone—whether you’re experienced, new, a hobbyist, or a competitor. If you value authenticity, community. and a raw, real environment, The Garden MMA delivers. I’m especially impressed by the gym’s cleanliness, the thoughtful use of the space, and its ideal location—close to my home and the R1 train station. The layout is both functional and calming, with big, bright windows that let in natural light, creating a zen-like, feng shui atmosphere as you train. In the winter, the warm and cozy vibes are exactly what you need. The inclusivity here is a major plus. They offer women’s self-defense and yoga classes, making the gym welcoming for everyone. I felt completely at ease during my visit and am excited to sign up for a membership in January. I highly recommend checking out The Garden MMA—this gym is truly special!

Jasmine Williams • Trial Member Jiu- Jitsu & Muay Thai Class

The facility is beautiful. The mats are clean and top of the line. Judah is a wonderful coach, very knowledgeable, patient and breaks down every move in a way that you understand the mechanics of the move, when and why it would be effective in a match and how to defend, a true understanding of the art of eight limbs and bjj. Judah is such a positive and passionate coach that it's hard not to feel welcomed and a part of the team the moment you walk through the doors. The wealth of knowledge is apparent, whether it is in muay thai or Brazilian jiujitsu. You can't find a finer facility in the city. Judah and Keren have brought a truly great academy to reality and I can't recommend it more. I have trained at many gyms over the years and have never felt more at home than I have here.
-Student

JM • Coach's Student

This is an awesome place for growth, on and off the mat. The students are friendly and earnestly learning together.
Coach Judah is very articulate and a dedicated teacher who puts emphasis on keeping the training sessions as safe as possible. He is also willing to share his physical wellness knowledge, which includes plenty of physical therapy and diet recommendations.
Ted Chandler - The Garden Member

Philadelphia • Wayne Junction

Train Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

Real training. Real community. Drop In Anytime • No Reservation Needed Every class welcomes beginners. No equipment? We have clean loaners ready. If you want to train, you’ll make it here • that’s how this works. See you on the mat.

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No reservations • No pressure • No sales

One membership • everything included

Beginner-friendly, competition-tested instruction

Sign Waiver Schedule How to Start

Arrive. Train. Repeat

Sign the waiver before you step on the mat

Pick a class on the schedule

Find us at 4537 Wayne Ave, free parking

Show up, no reservation needed. First class free

What to Wear

Comfortable athletic wear

No metal zippers or pockets

We’ll guide you on Gi and No-Gi gear

Bring

Water

Clean clothes if using sauna

Towel required for sauna

Sauna Etiquette

Traditional water-pour sauna for recovery

No sweaty gear inside

Use defense wipes after training

If sensitive to tea tree or eucalyptus, bring your own wipes

Location

Where We Are

4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144

Free parking on site
Doors open 15 minutes before class
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Culture

Train hard, safely, with respect
Help partners learn, leave ego at the door
Clean mats, clean gear, clean habits
No sales. You have to want this.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi + No-Gi • Muay Thai • Strength • Sauna

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The Garden MMA

Is A Modern Grappling & Striking Community rooted in Tradition.

Experience your first class for free

Weekly Class Schedule

Weekly Class Schedule

Our Disciplines

MUAY THAI

KIDS JIU-JITSU

JIU-JITSU

Train Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

Arrive. Train. Repeat

What to Wear

Bring

Sauna Etiquette

Where We Are

Culture

Train Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai

Arrive. Train. Repeat

What to Wear

Bring

Sauna Etiquette

Where We Are

Culture