Visited True Believer yesterday. The facility is amazingly clean with really nice mats and showers. Professor Jake is very knowledgeable and a great instructor. All of the students were nice, welcoming, and talented. If I lived in the area, this is where I would train. Highly recommended.

I love this place. After 4 years I keep coming back for more. Great instruction, really butt kicking rolls and everyone is so dedicated and really invests in each other’s learning. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and feel great here.

Words cannot describe how great this gym is. Since joining almost a year ago, I have never felt more welcomed since the day I stepped in the doors and on the mats. Jake and the rest of the TB team are the most challenging, passionate, fun, and motivating people you can ever be around in both the sport and generally speaking. I never thought Id spend 4+ days a week at a gym, but here I am. No better place to train.

Dropped in for a class while in Pittsburgh. Blue belt. Communication with Coach Miclot was fantastic. Received an incredibly warm welcome. Tight knit group, great instruction, competitive rolls. Experiences like this really make me grateful to be part of the BJJ community. Looking forward to dropping in again.

Amazing place even better community, don’t wait any more and join!

I dropped in and did two days here. Great space and instructors. The lead instructor Jake couldnt have been nicer. The other students are tough, but very chill. Really enjoyed my time here and I have to recommend it if you are in the Pittsburgh area or are visiting. I will definitely train here the next time Im in town.

Just in town for the weekend and decided to stop in. Jake and his guys were all extremely welcoming and friendly. Seriously cant say enough great things about this place. Beautiful facility with polite, professional and knowledgeable instructors. No doubt Ill be stopping in next time Im in Pittsburgh.

On multiple occasions their instructor has been inappropriate in public

I visit Pittsburgh every month on business and had the luxury of taking classes here the last few months. Usually take Aarons class and Jakes class and they are just amazing instructors. The students there are also hard working and very friendly. I hope to be able to continue visiting their classes every month.

Visited a friend who trains here and the atmosphere was warm, friendly, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and most importantly RESPECTFUL. If you live in Pittsburgh, THIS is the place to train. Their love and appreciated for the sport and its history is very strong... and it shows!

I have come to visit several times during open mats and have found everyone extremely friendly. I had great rolls and also felt like the culture was one where gender and status mattered very little (every person I asked to roll with said yes regardless of a difference in skill or weight/strength). I plan to continue to come back for the diversity of training partners and the generally laid-back, friendly atmosphere!

I had zero experience coming into this gym and they made me feel extremely comfortable. I can not recommend them enough!

Love this place. Everyone is super friendly and the environment is so positive. I was nervous to go at first, but as soon as I got there I felt welcomed. The instructors are really knowledgeable and clearly love what they do.

Came through while in Pittsburgh on business and loved the atmosphere and vibe of the gym. Jacob was super friendly and made me feel right at home. Definitely recommend coming in if youre nearby! Cant wait to visit again.

Training at True Believer Jiu Jitsu is one of my favorite parts of the week. I came in without any experience, and Jake took his time to make sure I felt comfortable with everything we were learning. He thoroughly explains and demonstrates techniques. Great environment, great people.

I was visiting my parents and Jake let me come and take class and roll while I was home. He was incredible and everyone at the gym was so welcoming. An awesome environment, very professional, and a lot of fun. I can’t wait to go back and roll again. Everyone made me feel as welcome as I do at my home gym.

True Believer Jiu Jitsu is easily the most passionate and motivated training facility in the Pittsburgh area. Jake is one of the nicest people i have ever met in my life and wants nothing more to see me and our team grow. Ive spent the last year going multiple times a week to train with Jake and it has been one of the best yeas of my life. I strongly strongly strongly recommend this gym to anyone who is either looking into starting their journey or continuing their journey in Jiu Jitsu.

This is a great place to train. The owner, Jake, is super friendly and gracious with any visitors. The people training there are friendly as well with no egos present. Check out their Sunday open mat for some tough rolls.

When I was in town for a couple days for work, I connected with Jacob (the Owner) for a private lesson and dropped in for a morning group class the next day. During the private lesson, Jacob was an excellent instructor who breaks down maneuvers simply and easily. He provides different variations to the lesson to help you think and adapt the move to your personal game. The next day morning class was equally enjoyable. The guys and girls were very friendly, welcoming and fun to roll with. A strong BJJ family and it shows. When coming through Pittsburgh, this is the only place I will train.

Amazing place to train! Whether its your first class or youve been training for years, True Believer Jiu Jitsu provides a great environment to grow both in the art and as an individual. If youre looking to compete, for self defense, for fitness, or not yet sure how you might benefit from Jiu Jitsu, Jake and his team of instructors will help you identify and achieve your goals. Drop in on a class and change your life!

Met Jake at Jiu-Jitsu tournaments. He invited me to True Believer. I really enjoyed the chill laid back atmosphere. I drive an hour to train. We worked on nogi double underhooks defense with submissions. Will be back. Easy to find parking.

True Believer is such a fun atmosphere to learn BJJ. I am a new student, so I love the combination of new white belts, and experienced advanced belts. The instruction is second to none. I look forward to coming every single session and find myself craving more as I learn more. True Believer is where you should go for Pittsburgh Jiu Jitsu.

What an awesome place! First time learning and Im so glad I came here instead of any other gym. The instructors and all the members truly make it a friendly learning environment!

I came through Pittsburgh for a week for a business trip and wasnt expecting to train, but had some free time open up. I reached out to Jake at True Believer who couldnt be nicer and more welcoming. He invited me to the Friday nogi class where he effectively taught an anaconda, darce, and back take to RNC from front headlock position before some solid roles with a tough and friendly crew. There were no egos and everybody was super chill, but still made me work! I would highly recommend checking out this school and cant wait to come back and see their new space. Thank you for hosting me!

Great place to train. I was in town for the week, these guys were super friendly and fun to roll with. Jakes instruction is top notch. This is where Ill be training when Im in Pittsburgh.

Amazing instructors and the most inclusive environment I’ve ever trained in.

Ive trained at several different schools in the Pittsburgh area and by far this gym has the best instructors and overall best vibe. Definitely not a mcdojo...

I have been training at True Believer for the past 4 months. I couldnt have asked for a better experience for my introduction into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The welcoming atmosphere combined with the skills and teaching of Jake and Rodrigo make this an amazing place to train.

Although I did not get to actually roll there, I was going to be in town for a week visiting family and hoped to attend a class even though I dont have a blank gi (I just have one with my Boston BJJ insignia on it). Jake was extremely welcoming via email, eased my worry about not having a blank gi, and made me excited to stop by. I look forward to getting in a class when Im next in Pittsburgh.

I’ve been training at True Believer for a little over 3 years. Our head instructor/gym owner Jacob Miclot always goes above and beyond with additional instruction during class. He focuses on each student and keeps track of the progress, strengths and weaknesses of the whole academy . The culture of the gym is playful, open, and welcoming, but serious about proper technique, respect and quality Jiu-Jitsu. Jacob brings world-class competitors to Pittsburgh for seminars and workshops often. There are plenty of class options: morning, afternoon, or night, with beginner, womens-only, and nogi. If youre looking to advance your jiu jitsu in a fresh environment or new to the sport and interested in giving it a try, True Believer is the place. First class is always free.

Everyone was kind, friendly, and helpful. A great place to learn BJJ.

Top notch instruction with a friendly environment. Easily pittsburghs best Jiu Jitsu gym.

Amazing place to train, excellent instructor. Mats are always clean, and the environment is always friendly and welcoming.

Was in town for two days and dropped in for a gi and a no gi class. Both were amazing with great moves and awesome people.

Excellent instruction. Great atmosphere.

Best BJJ club in Western PA!