Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Gi

Fundamentals to advanced. Live rounds and positional sparring.

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Wrestling stance, pummeling, hand-fighting, leg-lock literacy.

Muay Thai

Padwork, clinch, conditioning. Beginner-friendly and fight-smart.

Kids • Seeds • Sprouts • Buds

Ages 4 to 12. Movement, confidence, respect.

Strength & Conditioning

Short circuits that support your time on the mat.

Ethos

Respect, discipline, growth. No sales. Just training.

Weekly Class Schedule

New schedule effective Monday, November 10. 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
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Free parking on site • 4537 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia • EST 2022



Who are we?


Judah Ciervo, Founder

Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai Coach


Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Balance Studios, Muay-Thai Kru under Ajarns Andy Russell and Sakasem Kanthawong


Judah, a seasoned Muay Thai and mixed martial arts competitor, began his training in 1997 and competed at the amateur level for 9 years and as a professional for over 4 years . In 2002 Judah became a Muay Thai instructor and began training in Sambo and MMA while coaching and competing for the Philadelphia Fight Factory where he was a sparring partner for future MMA standouts such as Eddie Alvarez and Zach Makovsky. 

With a successful pro MMA debut in 2008 and pro Muay Thai debut in 2009, Judah fought both nationally and internationally, including a bout against the 2010 Pradal Serey national champion in Cambodia. Although no longer competing in Muay Thai or MMA, Judah continues to compete in No Gi grappling, winning the first Finishers Open at 145lbs in 2018, placing 3rd at the IBJJF No Gi World Championships as a brown belt in 2021 and was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Phil and Ricardo Migliarese in January 2022.



Keren Fedida, Founder

Jiu-Jitsu Nerd, Operations/Admin


Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, Photography, Web Admin & Developer 

Keren is a mother, artist, and photographer who has always moved through life with creativity and intention. She began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in late 2016, discovering a practice that challenged her, centered her, and sparked years of personal growth. In 2017, she expanded her journey by becoming a certified yoga instructor through Dhyana Yoga, blending movement, recovery, and mindfulness into everything she teaches.

At The Garden MMA, Keren leads operations, design, marketing, and community engagement, shaping a training environment where people from all backgrounds can feel welcome, supported, and inspired to grow. Her passion for innovation extends beyond the mats, she is the founder of SkillTrack MMA, a next-generation platform redefining how academies track skills, manage memberships, and build strong martial arts communities.

Keren’s work is guided by creativity. With a professional background in IT and years of experience as a global travel advisor for corporations, governments, and Ivy League institutions, she brings a thoughtful, organized, and world-informed perspective to every project she touches. Whether she’s training, teaching, making art, or building software, Keren shows up with authenticity, curiosity, and standards.