Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in Erie, PA

Learn at the premier Mixed Martial Arts school in Erie, PA in a friendly and productive environment

Erie's most decorated Smoothcomp team

Most Smoothcomp medals of any Erie-area gym, as of Nov 2026. Counts events run on Smoothcomp (NAGA, Grappling Industries and others).

256 medals won by 3 Elements BJJ & MMA (Erie, PA) competitors on Smoothcomp: 82 gold, 115 silver and 59 bronze.

Source: Smoothcomp · Updated Nov 2, 2026

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inspiring classes

What We Offer

OUR CLASSES

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu w/gi

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NOGI

Mixed Martial Arts

Kickboxing

Wrestling

Brad and Tom Gardner

Always Evolving

We offer BJJ, MMA, Wrestling, and Kickboxing classes. We train all levels from children to professional MMA fighters. We do so while maintaining one of the most friendly environments you can come across.

go beyond your limits

Train With Experts

MEET THE TRAINERS

Brad Gardner

Head BJJ Instructor
BJJ Black Belt

Josh Cummings

Asst. BJJ Instructor
BJJ Black Belt

Elias Buhl

Asst. BJJ Instructor
BJJ Brown Belt

Jeremy Sakuta

Striking Instructor

commit to martial arts, health and fitness

challenge yourself. take it to the next level.

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