Balance Studios

Balance Studios opened their doors for business in 2002. Since then, the Migliarese brothers and their talented staff have been working hard to educate their students in the arts of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Yoga.

Balance Credentials

• The official Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Philadelphia
• 20+ years of teaching experience
• Professional Training Center for MMA and UFC Champions
• Headquarters of the 20+ Team Balance Schools Around the World
• Oldest Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Affiliation in North America
• Law enforcement training center for Local Police & Federal Agencies
• Voted Best of Philly for Martial Arts
• Ranked #1 east coast team

Balance Philosophy

• Greet new students with a smile
• Atmosphere and Attitude are everything!
• Operate with the “We” over “Me” mindset
• Be the toughest gentlemen/gentlewomen around
• Teaching should be simple, detailed, and technical so everyone can learn
• Achieve balance through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Yoga, and MMA
• Leave your ego at the door
• An open mind always learns
• Breathe to achieve
• To educate with the “Balance Teaching Method”
• The student is the boss, not the instructor

Mission Statement

We promise to provide the following:

• The best instruction in an atmosphere that is safe, clean, and organized
• Traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instruction as it was taught to us by Helio & Relson Gracie
• Instruction on the evolution of the sports of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts
• Cross training programs to create a sense of balance in your life