Stout PGH - Strip District

"I like to visit different gyms when I travel. This place was everything you want in a gym. Great guys to roll with from all skill levels, friendly culture, not formal. I would happily call this my home gym if I lived in the area. Plus, they have striking classes as well."

"This is one of the best gyms you could go to train at or drop into. It has good facilities great training partners and a laid-back atmosphere. The facilities include a very large matt area, central heating, multiple showers, separate bathrooms and locker rooms, a sauna, cryotherapy, And a more or less complete MMA training facility on the other side of the building so that the kickboxing classes can take place at the same time as the grappling classes. People at this gym understand more about wall wrestling than the average Bjj gym for sure. The people there are very friendly and also numerous. between the local wrestling culture the University and the MMA connections there are a ton of very tough Bluebelt ant every training session. They also have a good number of Blackbelts and strong female team members who compete in both grappling and MMA. Additionally, the culture of the gym is extremely laid-back and friendly. Because I am traveling I have been showing up at all hours including attending open mat Without taking part in the classes that precede them. Nobody has yelled at me about it or seemed bitter which is rare and admirable. Additionally, the first time I went there I left a bunch of stuff there and nobody moved it for two days when I figured out what I had done and came back and collected it. I am so grateful for this because my car keys were somewhere in the giant pile of filthy garbage that I left stacked on the chair and I am glad to have those rash guards back too even if their resale value is zero at this point. If you are moving to Pittsburgh I would definitely recommend paying a little bit extra to live within walking distance of this gym."

"Top notch, went there under a recommendation form a training partner who used to train at Stout. I have been training for approximately for seven years. Right from the beginning the atmosphere was of one I know I would enjoy. When I walked in the owner, Warren came right over to me with a huge smile and asked if I wanted to train. Although class had already started, he led me to beginner class (only class I could take with my schedule) with an instructor Dan. Dan has a knack for teaching, leading class with just enough detail to get the concept/technique and not overwhelm his students with to much detail, due to the class being a beginner class. I praise and highly suggest Stout for any journey."

"Visited Pittsburgh for The Weeknd and stopped in to Stout PGH for some training and the team couldn’t have been more kind and accommodating. Warm energy and friendly vibes. The kind of place you tell your friends to train at if they live here. All the rolls were good, the instruction was clear, and the mats were packed. This is where I plan to train ever time I come to visit my family."

"I have been training in Philly for a bit and was in Pittsburgh for the weekend so I wanted to (1) keep consistent and train while I was still away (2) get some insight from an instructor that I have not trained under before. I reached out to Stout PGH and they were more than happy to have me. I got there and they were so welcoming. The instructors were very knowledgeable and even though it was a big class, they made sure to take the time to answer any questions you had about the technique. If I am ever in the area again, I will def try to make it back."