0 stars if I could. Poor communication and zero structure for beginners. I called for weeks with no answer. When I showed up, there was no striking equipment or heavy bags, and no actual instruction. They just had me spar with a random person for an hour. Unsafe and unstructured.
James Evans
May 2025
Great team, very friendly, welcomed me in for a free session when I was visiting on holiday. Thanks to all the boys for letting me join in and get a great workout!
Alexander Wang
Feb 2024
This journey, if you choose to take it, is a life changing one.For me, getting into the Intermediate class is when I really got the high of jiu-jitsu, becuase thats where essentially all sparring happens and you really start getting in touch with the art, the people, and the work. Really loved it but I got a concussion during a very intense standing spar (not very common in this sport). Being a grad student, this was really bad, but Phil and the team listened to what happened and helped me out.
Ari Duenas
Feb 2024
Great jiu jitsu gym, instructors are all knowledgeable and seasoned. Great kids program, can’t say enough good things about this gym.
Kyle Sefcik
Sep 2023
Amazing place! My kids trained there while we lived there. The instructors were awesome and my kids had a blast.
Place of Peace BJJ
Sep 2023
The best place to learn & train in Philadelphia. Ric & Phil are the best in the business. Proud to be apart of the team.
ThatDudeDez
Sep 2023
Friendly environment great for kids and adults to learn and get in shape. Ricky, Phil and the other teachers are the best! Definitely recommend!
Paul H
Jun 2023
I called Balance home for four incredible years while living in Philly and could not be more fortunate for the experience to train with Rick and Phil and the collective Balance Team. I had never previously participated in any martial art before, never trained boxing or anything of the sort and had to work up the “courage” to finally walk in and take the trial class — that day changed my life. Balance provides an incredible atmosphere to learn and grow in the sport and in the bigger picture to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. They have something for everyone, all levels are always welcome and there is an emphasis on humility and always having a “beginner’s mind”. Phil and Rick are some of the original pioneers of BJJ in the US and trained firsthand with the legends of the sport. Balance is a top notch experience and if you’re thinking about taking that first step you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was bummed to leave Philly for a few reasons and leaving the Balance team was high on the list, I can’t recommend training here enough and if you are someone wondering whether or not this is for you do yourself the favor take the trial class / see what it’s all about firsthand you will not be disappointed!
Kaila Foresta
Jun 2023
10/10 best gym around
Jackson Duncan
Feb 2023
I have been training with the Migliarese Brothers now for almost 15 years. I have trained at BJJ schools across the country, and nothing quite compares to the atmosphere and vibe that Balance offers. The comradery, sportsmanship and love of the sport brings out the best in each and every person that steps on these mats and is a testament to the highest level of instruction and training balance studios offers.
stev
0 stars if I could. Poor communication and zero structure for beginners. I called for weeks with no answer. When I showed up, there was no striking equipment or heavy bags, and no actual instruction. They just had me spar with a random person for an hour. Unsafe and unstructured.
James Evans
Great team, very friendly, welcomed me in for a free session when I was visiting on holiday. Thanks to all the boys for letting me join in and get a great workout!
Alexander Wang
This journey, if you choose to take it, is a life changing one.For me, getting into the Intermediate class is when I really got the high of jiu-jitsu, becuase thats where essentially all sparring happens and you really start getting in touch with the art, the people, and the work. Really loved it but I got a concussion during a very intense standing spar (not very common in this sport). Being a grad student, this was really bad, but Phil and the team listened to what happened and helped me out.
Ari Duenas
Great jiu jitsu gym, instructors are all knowledgeable and seasoned. Great kids program, can’t say enough good things about this gym.
Kyle Sefcik
Amazing place! My kids trained there while we lived there. The instructors were awesome and my kids had a blast.
Place of Peace BJJ
The best place to learn & train in Philadelphia. Ric & Phil are the best in the business. Proud to be apart of the team.
ThatDudeDez
Friendly environment great for kids and adults to learn and get in shape. Ricky, Phil and the other teachers are the best! Definitely recommend!
Paul H
I called Balance home for four incredible years while living in Philly and could not be more fortunate for the experience to train with Rick and Phil and the collective Balance Team. I had never previously participated in any martial art before, never trained boxing or anything of the sort and had to work up the “courage” to finally walk in and take the trial class — that day changed my life. Balance provides an incredible atmosphere to learn and grow in the sport and in the bigger picture to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. They have something for everyone, all levels are always welcome and there is an emphasis on humility and always having a “beginner’s mind”. Phil and Rick are some of the original pioneers of BJJ in the US and trained firsthand with the legends of the sport. Balance is a top notch experience and if you’re thinking about taking that first step you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was bummed to leave Philly for a few reasons and leaving the Balance team was high on the list, I can’t recommend training here enough and if you are someone wondering whether or not this is for you do yourself the favor take the trial class / see what it’s all about firsthand you will not be disappointed!
Kaila Foresta
10/10 best gym around
Jackson Duncan
I have been training with the Migliarese Brothers now for almost 15 years. I have trained at BJJ schools across the country, and nothing quite compares to the atmosphere and vibe that Balance offers. The comradery, sportsmanship and love of the sport brings out the best in each and every person that steps on these mats and is a testament to the highest level of instruction and training balance studios offers.