Saga Jiu-Jitsu
About
Saga Jiu-Jitsu in Philadelphia offers training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu under experienced black belt instructors. The coaching team includes owners Kyle Myers and Maida Eldebass, both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, along with coaches Joe Coughlin and Danny Katz. Maida brings additional expertise with black belts in Aikido and Taekwondo, providing a well-rounded martial arts foundation. The gym features a large, clean training space designed for serious practice.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe Saga as a second home and community where people from all walks of life train together. They consistently praise the top-notch coaching from instructors like Kyle, Maida, and Danny, who genuinely care about student development both on and off the mats. The welcoming atmosphere receives frequent mention, with experienced members helping newcomers and everyone checking their ego at the door. Specific compliments include the large, clean training space, the culture that's hard to find elsewhere, and improvements made by the current ownership that benefit students.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Sebastian Avila
2 years ago
I’ve been going to ‘Saga’ for years now, and Saga has become a second home for me, like it has for many others! Ive met so many great people from all walks of life, who are looking to find a new an exciting hobby, but end up finding a great community to be part of. Everyone is super helpful, humble, and trains super hard. Coaching is top notch and they really want the best for their students. Highly recommend.
Artem Imnadze
3 years ago
Training at Saga has been a fantastic experience! Aside from the high level instruction, the gym houses a great culture that you'd be hard pressed to find at other gyms. All members are friendly, welcoming and willing to help. The training space is big and always clean. I would highly recommend Saga to anyone starting or continuing their BJJ journey!
John Soroka
a year ago
I've been training at Saga since October 2021. Great gym and amazing work out environment. Kyle, Maida and Danny are exceptional instructors and each brings their own unique understanding of jiu-jitsu and how to approach teaching it. Can't recommend this gym enough to anyone looking to start learning BJJ.
Mark Wierman
a year ago
I’ve been training here since the old ownership. Since these guys took over they have made some awesome improvements to benefit the students. By far the best part of this gym is the culture. and the fact that your training partners and more specifically coaches care about your well being. In my experience these guys have not only watched but been a huge part of my growth on and off the mats.
Jordan M
a year ago
I’ve been a member at SAGA since about September 2022, and I cannot recommend them enough. Kyle was really friendly and made it easy to get started, all the black belts are super cool. Training there has been a huge privilege and I am always challenged and pushed to be better by pretty much everyone there. The more experienced guys are super welcoming and always offering knowledge, and everyone seems to check their ego at the door. Being part of this community has been great for me physically and mentally. 11/10 gym to train at.
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Joe Coughlin
Coach
Danny Katz
Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Earned black belt under Rosendo Diaz in 2020. Expert in NoGi grappling and leg locks. Teaches fundamentals classes.
Kyle Myers
Owner / Head Coach
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Owner of Saga Jiu-Jitsu. Earned black belt in 2020 under Professor Daniel Tavares. Background in wrestling, judo, and Sambo. Avid competitor.
Maida Eldebass
Owner / Head Coach
Black Belts in Aikido, Taekwondo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Owner of Saga. Lifelong martial artist with over 20 years of experience. Passionate about student development.