Stout PGH - Monroeville/East

“I started training at Stout after competing in college wrestling to pursue MMA. Over the 2 and a half years I’ve been here I can say everyone has become family. It’s a great atmosphere for both kids and adults you are surrounded by like minded healthy people with the same interests as you. The staff and coaches are amazing and patient not only with the kids but instructing adults that are not familiar with martial arts. Whether you are a first day or someone looking in a career in martial arts this place is for you.”

“I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Stout PGH - Monroeville/East since 2020. This gym has everything you could want in a BJJ gym. Stout PGH - Monroeville/East has a welcoming atmosphere, a great group of people, knowledgeable instructors, and an engaging curriculum. The variety of classes, from fundamentals to advanced, ensures that everyone is appropriately challenged on the mats, regardless of their experience. If you want a fun, challenging, and rewarding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience, then Stout PGH - Monroeville/East is the place to go. I would not want to train anywhere else.”

“I've been training jiujitsu since 2011 and been with Warren at Stout PGH Team Renzo Gracie since 2012. Top notch experienced instructors always improving their craft and great people. Vince has built a wonderful culture and a training environment that is excellent for new people, families, and has sessions for competitors as well. Great variety of people of sizes, ages, and genders and overall supportive of a variety of goals. Wether you want to just play, get a great workout, compete, do MMA, or better defend yourself this is the place to do it.”

“100% Recommend to ANYONE!!! I’m as much of a feminist as any other girl, but joining (or simply just SHOWING UP to) a martial arts gym as a woman can be extremely daunting. DON’T LET IT STOP YOU! I get that going and working out with others may seem scary. You may come up with those inner excuses like: Well, I’m just too busy… When I get in shape I’ll start going… What if people laugh at me… LISTEN!!! The staff team is incredible and is there to help you improve by coaching and teaching you (not yelling at you). Everyone there, including other gym members, are seriously some of the nicest, most encouraging people I have met. Every time I’ve had anxiety and considered skipping class I’ve went anyway. And guess what? The people there never fail to make me feel undoubtedly welcome and happy to have me there. Do yourself a favor and do the free trial. Take it from me, a 5’4” girl with incredible social anxiety powers, you won’t regret pushing yourself out of your comfort zone this time.”

“I first started training at Stout back in 2014 with some prior experience in BJJ. I must say it’s one of my favorite places to be most days! I walked in for the training and prestige of the day and stayed for the friends, coaching, and curriculum. I consider Stout my extended family. Stout is awesome for your families as well. I have 3 children two of whom have trained at Stout for 4-5 years each, my third child isn’t old enough quite yet but she will definitely join the team.”