Sharon Annette

Stout PGH at Zelienople is great gym, the facility is big and always clean. Professional and knowledgeable instructors. It is a place where everyday is a learning and fun experience. Just awesome!

Posted 10 months ago

Stout is an outstanding place to train striking and jiu-jitsu. Stout has everything I was looking for in a martial arts school: A heavy emphasis on real-world self-defense skills in an environment that also fosters respect and accountability. I'm impressed by the extremely knowledgeable instructors, the very welcoming atmosphere, and the school's ability to accommodate all skill levels from total novices (e.g. Me, a middle-aged dad) to professional athletes and everyone in between. The instructors do a phenomenal job ensuring everyone can get something out of every class.

Posted 10 months ago

Jake Fine

I am a few weeks in training at Stout. I did not know anyone at stout the day I joined. It has been my experience that the atmosphere is extremely welcoming and easy to jump into. The instruction is highly detailed and of a level/quality that surprised me. The high level/quality of instruction has been most important not only to learn skills/techniques correctly but also to have the confidence to repeatedly try them in live training. Would recommend

Posted 11 months ago

Emily Wiser

Highly recommended Stout PGH-North Zelienople! The Coaches and staff are professional, very helpful and knowledgeable. My Child is in the youth program and loves going.

Posted 1 year ago

Craig Peck

I wanted to wait to see if I could stick it out for a year before I posted a review for this gym. We'll, it's been a year, and I can honestly say there is no other place I would rather be. I started bjj late in life at 49, turning 50. First, every instructor there has a heart of a teacher. Their knowledge is beyond impressive. They will take the time to work with you and explain why and how on the techniques. The students in class are also awesome. No egos. If you're new, the students who have been there for a while will let you "work." I remember when I first got there, everyone talked about the "culture" of the gym. They were correct. The culture, imo is second to none. Stout seems to me like not only a team but a family. If you're older, like me or younger, just starting out, you would do yourself a disservice by not coming to Stout.

Posted 1 year ago

Aaron Ritsig

An absolutely outstanding place to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The instructors are excellent, and they took the time to plan out their curriculum so you get a solid foundation. Everyone I've spoken or rolled with seems very nice as well, no tough-guy egos here. I was very nervous learning a martial art for the first time, but they've made it fun and rewarding.

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Posted 1 year ago

Trevor Olney

Came in for the open mat Tuesday and everyone was super nice and well controlled in their rolls. Had a bunch of fun and met a lot of nice guys!

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Posted 1 year ago

Nick Cash

So many different people to roll with such a good time!

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Posted 1 year ago

Justin Jones

I’ve been training at Stout Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Zelienople for 4.5 years, and it has truly been life-changing. Not only has it given me confidence and helped me focus on my health and wellness, but it’s also connected me with an incredible community of people who have supported me both in and out of the gym. The opportunities this place has generated for me and my family are beyond what I could have imagined. I’ve also been fortunate enough to start my oldest son in their youth program, which has been a fantastic experience for him. The flexible class schedules make it easy for both of us to train, even with our busy lives, and the instruction is hands down the best in the area. If you’re looking for a place to train that will not only help you grow physically but also as a person, I can’t recommend Stout Jiu-Jitsu Academy enough!

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Posted 1 year ago

Cody K

Very detailed instruction, everyone was super welcoming even though I was just visiting from out of town. High intensity and low ego training. Definitely will be back whenever I'm in the area.

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Posted 1 year ago

Corey Wendel

All around amazing gym. Top notch coaches and the best place to train in and around Pittsburgh. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, this is the place to go.

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Posted 1 year ago

Scott Barlett

If you are interested in martial arts, whether it is jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, or MMA, come to one of the many Stout locations!! The coaches are all amazing and the other students will welcome you. Some of the best people I have met are from going here. You’ll learn from world class coaches who will take the time to help you and guide you so you can learn and train safely. The hardest part is walking through the door, but it will be worth it !!

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Posted 1 year ago

Derek Godown

Great environment and an incredible coaching staff.

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Posted 1 year ago

John Carbone

I highly recommend Stout Zelienople. I have nothing but good things to say about the attentive and knowledgeable instructors and the quality of instruction they provide. It is by far the best gym in metro Pittsburgh for training BJJ.

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Posted 1 year ago

John Patrick

I’ve been training for about two years here and have loved every second of it. I’ve bounced around from other gyms before landing at Stout. Truly is a great group of people that make training enjoyable.

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Posted 1 year ago

Josh Remnant

Magnificent

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Posted 1 year ago

jake borio

I have been training at Stout PGH for the past three years, and I can confidently say that it has transformed my life in more ways than I ever anticipated. From the moment I stepped onto the mat, I was not only welcomed into a supportive community but also embraced by an environment that fosters growth, discipline, and respect. The instructors at Stout PGH are truly exceptional. They bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to each class, ensuring that every student, regardless of skill level, receives personalized attention and guidance. Their dedication to teaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu goes beyond techniques; they instill valuable life lessons about perseverance, humility, and teamwork. One of the things that sets Stout PGH apart is the incredible diversity of its members. Training alongside individuals from various backgrounds and skill levels has enriched my experience immeasurably. The camaraderie and sense of belonging within the gym create an atmosphere where everyone feels motivated to improve and support one another on our journey. Over the years, Jiu Jitsu has not only improved my physical fitness but has also helped me develop mental resilience and focus. The challenges faced on the mat have equipped me with the tools to tackle obstacles in everyday life with confidence and determination. If you're looking for a place to train that offers expert instruction, a welcoming community, and an opportunity for personal growth, look no further than Stout PGH. It has truly changed my life, and I am grateful for every moment spent on the mats. I wholeheartedly recommend this gym to anyone—beginners and advanced practitioners alike—who is seeking to embark on their own Jiu Jitsu journey.

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Posted 1 year ago

Ethan Suquet

Fantastic gym, have been training here since mid-2022 and joining has been one of the best decisions of my life. Have almost exclusively done BJJ but have recently added in some Muay Thai/MMA training and can now confirm first hand that you'll receive great training no matter what discipline you practice.

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Posted 2 years ago

Antonio Fargiano

Great Instructors, Welcoming Community I don’t usually write reviews but felt compelled because of the excellent experience I’ve had at Stout PGH Zelienople. I’m still very new to Brazilian Jiu jitsu (no prior wrestling/grappling experience). Signing up with Stout was one of the best decisions I’ve made for physical fitness, self-confidence and fighting skills. The instructors are all great people, patient, and really supportive. It’s a very welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of skill level. I started doing jiu jitsu on a whim after signing up for Stout’s 40 and over intro course run by Warren Stout and John S. They are both awesome guys and really excellent teachers! Noon Gi and NoGi classes taught by Andy are also excellent! Go ahead and sign up for some intro classes - you won’t be disappointed. If you're looking for a martial arts gym that will challenge you, support you, and help you reach your goals, I highly recommend Stout Pgh.

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Posted 2 years ago

Alicia Glasgow

My 10 yo stated lessons at the Zelie location. He was a bit hesitant to try Jiu Jitsu, but after a couple of weeks he really got in his groove and was having lots of fun. Everyone is super friendly and the coaches are really great with the kids. I highly recommend this academy!

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Posted 2 years ago

Chad Tobler

After first stopping in 5 years ago, I finally took the plunge and signed up for a 40+ intro to jiu jitsu class. I loved every minute of it and signed up for a pre-paid year membership following the 12 week intro course. There is zero sales pressure, and they understand the these sports aren't for everybody and they're fine with that. All the instructors have been really great, and Warren Stout himself took the time to be present and instruct at nearly all of our 40+ intro classes and was sincerely invested in our progress and making the course worthwhile. Stout training is a great community to be a part of and I hope to train here for many years to come.

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Posted 2 years ago

Dill Sap

A welcoming but dedicated training environment that moves at an understandable pace. Meet good people, have fun, and get cardio in.

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Posted 2 years ago

James Whelan

Brown belt visiting from Austin: Facility: large main space, separate kickboxing space, really comfortable observation area for parents, huge locker room with showers, sauna, comfortable indoor temperature. And instruction: class follows the same general pattern as Austin affiliate, short warm-up, instruction., Followed by positional sparring. The professor was very proactive about finding specific ways to help individual students adapt techniques to their game which was very impressive because there were a lot of students in that instructor teachers a lot of classes. There are several other instructors but I only saw one other instructor from a distance, he was doing a great job getting children and teenagers to develop meaningful striking skills, which is very difficult to do. Atmosphere and gym culture: everyone was friendly and people seem to know each other well. Dropping in was easy and nobody was annoyed that they had to take time out of their day to tell me where the bathroom was. A small thing that I noticed which is symptomatic of the whole is that day have a giant bowl of nail clippers on the front desk. Not one nail clipper that you can use for free if you can find it, more nail clippers than I could want. Probably one for every student in the school. As a result, everybody knows where the nail clippers are and people don’t get scratched. This type of thinking has allowed them to Create a great training environment. All the low hanging fruit for making life easier has been taken.

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Posted 2 years ago

sara watt

My son started Boxing and Muay Thai about a year ago. The instructors, students, staff and environment are great. Going to Stout has help grow his confidence and discipline. He's now in 10th grade and has decided to join his school wrestling team, something I don't think he would of done without the support he received going to Stout.

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Posted 2 years ago

chrisi harrison

My daughter loves the aerial silks classes! The instructors are so patient and so willing to stay after class to answer questions. Highly recommend!

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Posted 2 years ago

O B

This place is fantastic. Very welcoming to a drop-in and I left better at grappling than when I arrived.

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Posted 3 years ago

Evan Chelini

Great environment for beginners!! Dropped in here while on vacation and was greeted with friendly instructors, a welcoming community, and a thoughtful curriculum. Where I would train if I lived here, where I would take my kids for sure!!

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Posted 3 years ago

Anthony Leone

First class operation all the way around, I was hesitate about starting BJJ at age 41, Stout PGH couldn't have been more welcoming, amazing support from coaches and all of the training partners! Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

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Posted 3 years ago

Elisabeth Medvitz

This gym is fantastic!! I love every class. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging, even to a middle-aged beginner. It’s a great place to learn and to form valuable friendships.

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Posted 3 years ago

Stephanie Sutfin

Stout is an awesome place with great people and coaches. Our 4 kids love it and my husband and I do too. It is a "Stout" program with real BJJ grappling technique. Join today! You will be so happy you did.

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Posted 3 years ago

Ronnie Smiley

I was in town for work from Texas, I wanted to find a Muay Thai gym to train for the few days I was here. Zack and the Stout team are very welcoming and amazing to provide that. It was a honor being able to come train with Jonas Rubiano and the team in Muay Thai, Jonas is a great fighter and trainer to learn from. I would recommend this gym to anyone, I will be coming back when I am in town for work. Thank you Stout team for the awesome experience!

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Posted 3 years ago

Ryan Drewry

I have trained at multiple gyms around Barcelona, Ohio , and PA. Stout locations are hands down the best experience. The teaching is top notch, everyone is friendly and helpful, and all around has the best vibe of any gym I have been too. 10/10 would recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago

Gregg McDonald

Stout PGH is outstanding! I have been attending Jiu-Jitsu and boxing classes in Zelienople since August and it has been a great experience. The facility and instructors are first rate, and the other students are awesome and welcoming as well. If you have been thinking about getting started in BJJ, this is the place to be!

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Posted 3 years ago

Matt J

I was in the area for a few weeks on a business trip and asked if I could drop in for a few sessions. They were very welcoming and and the facility was exceptionally clean. There were friends doing what looked like boxing off to the side, and I was rolling with a man who had his sons in the same jiu jitsu class. The atmosphere was very friendly and there was a pleasant sense of community. If I come back to this area, I'll be sure to drop in again!

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Posted 3 years ago

Mike Hughes

I am new to the BJJ but I can’t imagine a better group of people to learn from and roll with. Just awesome!

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Posted 4 years ago

Justin Eagan

Great instructors and awesome training partners.

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Posted 4 years ago

Amy Pagley

Very well managed and good communication love the way the work with them also they take there time to explain my son have grown very well and he really enjoyed. Thank you

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Posted 4 years ago

Karl Cherry

At 57, I may be the oldest student at the North location. Over the past year I have been able to lose weight, gain muscle, coordination, endurance, and confidence at Stoudt’s in Zelienople. The youngsters in the class (mere teens, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s) are there for the same reason. I drive 25 minutes to and from the gym for both the quality of the instruction and the students.

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Posted 4 years ago

theanalog808

I've been training BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA here for over a year and I plan to stick around as long as I can. The instruction is top quality, and the people I train with, well they feel like family. No egos and no hot-heads. All levels of expertise are welcomed and the class-level range from beginners to competition. A lot of positive encouragement is given by both instructors and peers. I find the classes challenging and the instructors push you to improve. Check it out! Update: 4 years after I started with Stout, I am still training with them and plan to be with them until I can no longer physically possibly train (at which time I'll just hang out). My wife and 2 boys train here too. I am writing this in response to that one really negative review. If you read it and compare it with the other reviews, you will see that the reviewer's level of expectation was unrealistic for the type of gym Stout is. This is a real martial arts gym and there is a risk to training. If you want that personal experience then you need to take private lessons or hire a personal trainer. Getting her face "gouged"? Never seen that in my time there. Perhaps being a bit dramatic? I get it, you walk into a gym and you are not getting the personal attention you expect so it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. At peak times, you may have 3-4 concurrent classes with all the instructors busy and perhaps the front desk worker was out that day. It does not take away from the fact it is good instruction and good members. For anyone new coming in, you take away a lot by just watching how the instructors interact with the members and how the members interact with each other.

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Posted 4 years ago

Matt Dodge

The instructors are great and the community is even better. The perfect place to learn jiu jitsu and get into shape.

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Posted 4 years ago

Eric Cyphers

As a person who has had a prior experience several years ago at a different school I can say that Stout is a breath of fresh air. You go at your pace and it is as competitive as you want it to be without the BS. Overall I really like the classes, instructors, and the accommodations. A-plus.

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Posted 5 years ago

Vadim Spivak

Awesome dojo.

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Posted 5 years ago

sani cyph

Everyone is so friendly! Kid classes are awesome! Best in Pittsburgh!

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Posted 5 years ago

Justin & Laura mcdaid

The staff is great with the kids!

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Posted 5 years ago

Patrick Cranston

Stout is a great place to train. I started taking classes a couple months ago and the experience has been awesome. Staff is friendly and the instructors are very knowledgable. I highly recommend checking them out.

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Posted 5 years ago

Matthew Tagliavia

Great place for kids and adults looking to learn from the best. Awesome atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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Posted 5 years ago

Cory Hedgepeth

Awesome place to learn jiu jitsu. Kids, adults of all ages, boys or girls...

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Posted 5 years ago

Matthew Painter

Great family environment for adults and kids. Never having trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before, I was apprehensive about starting. Once I did, I couldn’t be happier. Members and staff were very welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend Stout Training.

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Posted 5 years ago

Andrew Parker

The instructors and staff are awsome. Great place to learn and train.

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Posted 5 years ago

Will Novy-Hildesley

Dropped in from PDX. Great instruction, nice 'mat manners' and the cleanest gym I have seen next to MG in NYC - thanks for the rolls and the old school courtesy of free mat time to an out of towner. These guys and girls are killing it.

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Posted 6 years ago

Heather Rusnica

I was in town for a weekend and dropped in on a couple BJJ classes. It was a very welcoming, safe environment with great instruction. I would recommend this gym to anyone training in Pittsburgh. I will be sure to stop by next time I’m in town!

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Posted 7 years ago

301 Strong

In town visiting family and decided to stop by for some training. Stout couldn’t have been more welcoming. Usually when I drop in somewhere I get beat on and little to no instruction (not necessarily a complaint). Not the case a Stout. I received the same treatment and instruction I get when I’m back home. I’ll definitely be back every time I’m in town.

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Posted 7 years ago

Liam Powell

Lunch time classes are great! Awesome staff and a whole lot of fun!

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Posted 7 years ago

Bradley Lauer

I've trained in a few gyms in the area, and this is by far the best one. Two locations, and both offer high level martial arts training. I've lost 45 ilbs since starting in September, and I'm stronger than I've ever been. I highly recommend training here, and joining the Stout family

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Posted 7 years ago

john swisher

Best place in Pittsburgh to train Jiu jitsu, period.

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Posted 7 years ago

Sofia Whiddon

Stout Training has an amazing youth BJJ program. My kids have been members for just over 2 years. My older child is in the 5-8 yr old class and my younger child joined the 4-5 yr class last year. The instructors are so good with the kids. The coaches are so dedicated, patient and encouraging. My kids love going to class every week. I've seen how much growth they've gone through learning new moves, applying it in live training and at home with each other! I hope they continue to retain these positive life skills. BJJ has even helped with their daily routines outside of class - improved self confidence and focus at school. For any parent looking for a new activity for their child, I would highly recommend giving Stout Training a try. They have locations in the Strip District and Cranberry Twp and offer 2 free trials.

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Posted 7 years ago

Christopher Burrell

They care more about their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu then they do about money. If you’re passing through and need a place to train, I highly recommend stopping by. Everyone is very kind and welcoming. The instructors are very knowledgeble, humble, down to earth, and of high quality.

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Posted 7 years ago

Ryan Condon

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Stout Training. My son and I have both enjoyed classes here for months. The teachers are great and welcoming. Nothing but positive.

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Posted 8 years ago

Nate Fitzgerald

Great training, friendly knowledgeable trainers, nice clean facility and affordable memberships !

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Posted 8 years ago

cromito13

Great place to train for adults and children. Offers noon and evening adult jiu jitsu classes. Kids classes and Muay Thai. Renzo Gracie jiu jitsu

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Posted 8 years ago

Willie Carnes

My six-year-old daughter and I joined this gym about three weeks ago after moving to Pittsburgh, and I'm grateful to be part of such an impressive team. The instructors are motivated, welcoming, and professional. Before joining, I was concerned with whether or not my daughter would enjoy BJJ, since she initially hates anything she's not good at. Surprisingly, after her first class, she was really into it. I attribute this to the learning environment created by her coaches. They do a great job of encouraging effort and promoting teamwork, while making the class challenging and fun for the kids. My daughter gets a little tougher, physically and mentally, each class, and I feel like joining this gym was one of the best decisions that I've made as a father. I can't wait until my son is old enough to join.

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Posted 9 years ago

Caleb Clark

Amazing experience

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Posted 9 years ago

Serena

The establishment is nice and new. The price is high and worth it if you are getting what you pay for...which you don't. It is run like a crowded factory with no individual teaching. If you get it with the class great, if you don't they move on to the next step. Not worth it.

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Posted 3 years ago

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