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Martial Arts Schools in Lima, OH

2 schools in and around Lima, Ohio — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Lima has about 34,690 residents, which works out to 5.8 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Lima's Total Revolution Training Facility Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1107 E Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804-1649

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+15673717159 Website Directions

Young Guardians MMA MMA

914 MacKenzie Dr, Lima, OH 45805-1657

+15675102017 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Lima

Only 2 schools listed in Lima itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Lima.

Empty Hands Martial Arts

📍 5.8 mi · 309 N Greenlawn Ave, Elida, OH 45807

+14192968517 Directions

American Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 10.3 mi · 9520 Harrod Rd, Harrod, OH 45850-9701

🕒 8-13

🥋 BJJ

+14192367074 Website Directions

James Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

📍 12.7 mi · 104 N High St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830-1239

+15672041844 Directions

Lear's Martial Arts

📍 13.6 mi · 208 N Main St, Delphos, OH 45833-1767

+14196927717 Website Directions

Jukido-Kai School of Martial Arts

📍 13.8 mi · 13145 Wapak-Freyburg Rd, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

+14197389490 Directions

Jacomet’s Martial Arts

📍 15.7 mi · 121 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817

+15672048142 Website Directions

Ameri-Kan Judo Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.0 mi · 3598 State Route 103, Bluffton, OH 45817-9627

+14195169282 Directions

Den of the Tiger Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.4 mi · 212 E 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875

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Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

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