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October 2023 by Alexa Peregrim
Every class I’m reminded of what a great community is here. Jeff is an elite instructor, the people who train are always willing to help each other out, and the skills you gain are so important in today’s world. You won’t regret showing up and putting in the work and you will always have a group of people cheering you on.
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January 2023 by Gregory Perez
Gracie NEPA has been my preferred gym for several years. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and everyone feels like family. Jeff, the head professor and owner, is one of the most knowledgeable people that I’ve ever spoke with about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 100% recommend this gym for any one to include children!
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January 2023 by David Ruggles
I have been training with Jeff and the GracieNepa family since 2005/2006 range. As an instructor, you will not find a better teacher in the area. The curriculum is broken down month by month as if you were taking a collegiate / masters class. There are classes for children, beginners, as well as advanced. Jeff is in charge of them all and will guide your journey from day 1.On a personal level, my wife and daughter have entered the GracieNepa family in the past year and I would not trust their journey with just anyone. It is very family centered and I know they are in a great, friendly atmosphere with great instruction.I could go on and on between the teaching, atmosphere, etc., but if you at all are interested in starting this jiu jitsu journey, PLEASE contact Jeff, or any of the other GracieNepa instructors, and you will see why this is the best around.
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January 2023 by Michael Peregrim
The best place to train in the area, the staff is amazing, and does a really great job preparing you for whats next. If you've ever considered learning a martial art, and jujitsu in particular, this is the place and the time is right now; so just go and check it out, you’ll never regret being there.Also the kids programs are amazing, it really prepares them to face all the challenges that come with adolescence head on.
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January 2022 by Jillian ME
I reluctantly attended a seminar at Gracie NEPA after being badgered by police officer husband to learn some self defense. There I found a welcoming and inspiring group of training partners who became friends, as well as a super effective means of self defense that doubles as a great work-out. Jiu jitsu and the Gracie NEPA community have been truly life changing???
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January 2022 by Brienna Francis
Highly recommend Gracie NEPA grappling club. I was nervous as a beginner but have been going for over a year. Everyone is welcoming and it’s a great way to get exercise while learning self-defense!
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January 2022 by Philip Traube
Jeff is an absolutely amazing teacher that has a very systematic and accessible curriculum. The culture and people at the gym are amazing as well. Five stars is not enough. I am not over exaggerating when I say that training at Gracie NEPA has been a life changing experience. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.
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January 2022 by Carl Evarts
Have been training here for several years. It is by far the most effective and friendly BJJ school around. Jeff is an excellent instructor. I have been to countless law enforcement trainings across Pennsylvania and Jeff is not only a black belt in BJJ but is also a black belt in his excellent communication skills.
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January 2022 by Nicole Sandy
Both my husband and son attend Gracie NEPA and their experiences, while different... are equally amazing. My kiddo has gained so much confidence and discipline from joining 3 years ago. This is a kid that hated t-ball, hated basketball, hates sports really. Jujitsu, he’s self motivated and ready to go and I’m happy he’s learning how to control his little mind and grow into a responsible adult that can take care of himself. My husband enjoys fighting for fun, I guess, I don’t know. But really.... the same benefits apply to him. 8 - 10 hour work day, he relies on jujitsu to relieve some stress and have fun while doing it. Staff and students are amazing, I can’t recommend this place enough.
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January 2020 by Jim Fiore
I am a visiting Brown Belt from south Mississippi. Gracie NEPA has a facility that is clean, has a very welcoming group, and has a solid Jiu-Jitsu program for all levels. This is now my place to train while visiting family here on vacation. I attended both regular classes and open mat. Instruction in regular class was detailed and checked all the boxes for a quality program. Open mat was fun and the head Black Belt Jeff was there is give insights and pointers to students to improve their next round. Thank you Gracie NEPA!
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January 2019 by Daryl Bennett
You will not find a better school in the Scranton Area for your kids to learn to deal with bullying. The instruction is top notch. The mat space is HUGE. Do you homework. Visit the other area schools. They can not offer what Grace NEPA offers. Jeff does not require contracts and there is a reason for it. He knows both you and your kids are going to want to come back, again and again. They learn real-life, effective skills, all while having fun. Before you sign anything with any of these other local "schools", visit Gracie NEPA. You will not regret it.
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January 2019 by Julius Warnero
I've been training with Jeff for about 8years now- I've trained with other academies around the area and Jeff's huge amount of knowledge and comprehension of Gracie Jiu-jitsu, along with his teqnique, and analogies to follow is what will keep you coming back! He will work with every individual to ensure their understanding and teqnique ...Not to mention an awesome group of Hard-working people to train with all of the time! You will only get better here! No contracts either- Go train!!
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January 2018 by Jack Siergiej
I've been training at Gracie NEPA for a little over a year. The attention to detail and personalized approach taken by Jeff Reese and his coaching staff was exactly what I was looking for in an academy. You're treated like family at Gracie NEPA. My 7yr old daughter also began training 5 months ago and having her say "I'm so excited for class tomorrow!!" is a testament to Jeff and his ability to teach a complex martial art, while still making it fun.
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January 2018 by R.J. Davis
Jeff is an extremely knowledgeable instructor. He knows how to break down moves into bite size steps that are easily reproducible. He also knows that repetition is key to being able to execute techniques in a self defense or tournament setting so he allows plenty of time for practice and live drilling.The students at Gracie NEPA are also notable for their skills as well as their attitudes. This school really attracts the right kind of students who train not only to benefit themselves but also to share their knowledge with others.
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January 2018 by Aaron Haydu
This is the best school in NEPA to learn jiu-jitsu and self defense. The instructors are great and have a deep knowledge of the martial arts while also making it a great workout and a lot of fun. You will always find help from the higher ranked students and I never leave a class without all my questions answered and techniques perfected. Two locations make this ideal for a variety of class times to fit your schedule. Best yet, this academy is great for kids too as I often see 30-40 kids every week at class. I highly recommend Gracie NEPA if you are looking to start or continue your jiu-jitsu training or introduce the martial arts to your kids.
