Confident kids.
Stronger adults.
Real jiu-jitsu.
Delco's five-star Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, inside a restored 1900s bank. Beginners of every age start here, and your first class is free.
Where do you want to start?
Two programs, one welcoming academy. Pick the one that fits and we will take it from there.
The activity your kid actually wants to go back to
Our kids program is built with input from a co-owner who holds a doctorate in School Psychology, so classes are designed around how kids learn, not as scaled-down adult classes.
- Confidence that shows up at school. Kids learn to stay calm under pressure.
- Anti-bullying without throwing punches. Control, escapes and how to use their voice.
- Focus and respect. Clear structure, listening skills and earned stripes.
- Safe and age-grouped. Separate classes for ages 4-7 and 8+.
Never trained? Perfect. That's who we built this for.
You don't need to be in shape, young or tough. You need to show up. We'll handle the rest.
- Intro to Jiu-Jitsu classes for brand-new students
- No-Gi at 6 AM and 5:30 PM for busy schedules
- Sunday Open Mat for extra rounds
Sauna and showers
Included with membership: a 10-person traditional sauna and 3 private showers, all ADA-compliant. Train before work, shower, and go.
Train on a real spring floor
Our mats sit on a Baltic birch deck built on real springs, the same kind of floor gymnastics and cheer gyms use. It absorbs the impact of takedowns and falls, so your knees, hips and back don't have to.
The Retreat at the Vault
Our second-floor recovery space: infrared and traditional saunas, three cold plunges, full-body red light and 6D massage chairs. Add it to your membership and walk in, no appointment needed.
See the recovery spaceWhat families and members say
I recently enrolled my two children at The Vault and they love going to the classes. The owner is fantastic and the teachers are amazing. I highly recommend The Vault to anyone interested in learning martial arts/self defense.
If you’re a parent looking for A program for your young child that instills discipline increases their self-esteem all while having fun. I highly recommend the vault.
Had my first interaction with jiu-jitsu today and as a beginner, all of the staff was extremely inviting, helpful, and understanding that they were once in my shoes. The facility was extremely clean and I signed up for a membership to continue this journey!
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Three steps to your first roll
Free class
Book one free Intro to Jiu-Jitsu class: Sunday 9:30 AM, or Tuesday or Thursday 5:30 PM with Coach Lina. Meet the coaches, tour the vault, try it out.
$99 first month
Love it? Keep going with a first month for $99, kids or adults.
Train
Earn your stripes, get stronger and find your people. After that, a simple 3-month agreement.
A family gym, run by a family
The Vault is family owned. Coach Matt's own kids train on these mats, so every class is run the way we'd want it for our family.
Learn from people who love teaching
Coach Matt
Matt moved from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia in 2006 and started watching MMA fighters like BJ Penn. BJ didn’t have much muscle tone, yet he could beat almost anyone, and Matt wanted to learn how. He’s now a 2nd-degree black belt under Brian Rago of Gracie Humaita Philadelphia. He’s a Fight to Win veteran and has competed many times in the IBJJF, at local Good Fight tournaments and at NAGA Battle at the Beach. Matt loves building people up and is still learning new moves himself. He believes jiu-jitsu is hard, and if you can get good at it you can get good at anything, because it teaches you to solve problems, deal with adversity and keep going. His advice for new students is that walking in the door is the hardest part. The Vault’s motto is “No negativity allowed,” so nobody is trying to hurt you and everyone is there to help you. And if you think you’re untouchable without any training, the mats will show you the truth. Off the mats, Matt runs an award-winning pest control company with his wife and is an Associate Certified Entomologist with about 20 years in the field. Matt teaches Monday 5:30 PM, Wednesday and Friday 6:00 AM, and the Sunday 9:30 AM Intro.
“Grew up wrestling and figured I’d handle the jiu-jitsu guys. A 15-year-old tapped me over and over in my first live roll, and I’ve been hooked since 2006.”
Coach Charlie
Black belt and active competitor. Charlie brings tournament-level detail to every class.
Coach Jack
Black belt under Tim Mannon, a 5th-degree Renzo Gracie black belt. Jack started training in 2014 at the University of Delaware BJJ Club and has more than 200 grappling matches, including 2nd at the ADCC Nashville Open, ADCC Trials, wins at Toro Cup and Fight to Win, and a 1-1 record on CFFC BJJ (Fury Pro Grappling). His favorite part of coaching is the lightbulb moment, when one detail changes how a student sees a move. Off the mats, he has a PhD in Chemical Engineering and competes across the country with his wife. Jack leads the Friday 5:30 PM No-Gi class.
Coach Christian “Carver”
Christian started training in July 2020 as one of The Vault’s first members, after his buddies Alex and Dan talked him into signing up when the gym opened. He didn’t expect jiu-jitsu to become such a big part of his life, but he fell in love with it fast. He earned his purple belt under Coach Matt. Christian has podiumed at his recent local tournaments and won gold in his first competition at purple belt. His classes are open to every rank, white belt through black belt. He focuses on the details of each movement, explaining how a technique works and why we use it, then connecting techniques into a strategy you can use in your own game. His favorite part of teaching is watching a student land a new technique, build confidence and move up through the ranks. Off the mats, he’s a tattoo artist and owns Carvin’ Ink, and when he’s not at the studio he’s home with his family. Christian leads the Monday 6:00 AM No-Gi class.
Coach Sabrina
Purple belt under Brian Rago, training since 2018. Doctorate in School Psychology.
Coach Adelina (Lina)
Black belt, training since 2012. 2nd place at the IBJJF World Championships and 3rd at the IBJJF Pan Championships. Lina teaches Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM Intro to Jiu-Jitsu and the Saturday 9:00 AM kids class.
Classes every day of the week
Early mornings, after-school kids classes, evenings and weekends.
See every class and book online in a few taps.
See the full schedule| Day | Classes |
|---|---|
| Mon | 6:00 AM No-Gi · Coach Christian5:30 PM No-Gi |
| Tue | 4:30 PM Kids 4-75:00 PM Kids 8+5:30 PM Intro to Jiu-Jitsu · Coach Lina |
| Wed | 6:00 AM No-Gi5:30 PM No-Gi |
| Thu | 4:30 PM Kids 4-75:00 PM Kids 8+5:30 PM Intro to Jiu-Jitsu · Coach Lina |
| Fri | 6:00 AM No-Gi5:30 PM No-Gi · Coach Jack |
| Sat | 9:00 AM Kids, all ages · Coach Lina |
| Sun | 9:30-10:00 AM Intro to Jiu-Jitsu10:00 AM Open Mat (No-Gi) |
Questions parents and beginners ask
Do I need to be in shape to start?
No. Fitness comes from training. Everyone goes at their own pace, and beginners drill technique before any live rounds.
What ages are the kids classes?
Two groups: ages 4-7 and ages 8 and up, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, plus an all-ages kids class on Saturday morning.
What should we wear to the first class?
Athletic clothes with no zippers or pockets. A rash guard and shorts or leggings is perfect. We can help with gi options later.
Is jiu-jitsu safe?
Yes. Training is progressive, partners are expected to train respectfully, and you can tap to stop at any time. Tell your coach about any injuries before class.
Do I have to compete?
Never. Competition is 100% optional. Most students train for fitness, confidence and community.
Can parents watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch kids classes.
Find the vault
25 South Morton Ave · Open in Google Maps
Your first class is on us
Come meet the coaches, see the 1900s bank vault and try a class. No experience, no pressure.
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