This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.
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Cincinnati MMA Academy
4845 Premier Way, West Chester, OH 45069-3073
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JG MMA Academy
6088 West Chester Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-2946
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Jg Mma Acad
7716 Service Center Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-2442
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Sacan Martial Arts
9090 Cox Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-3714
Monday Kenpo Karate (kids) - 5:30pm Muay...
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Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4868 Union Centre Pavilion Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-4880
Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
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Bendu Academy
4101 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223-1180
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Capoeira Brasil Cincinnati
3950 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209-1863
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Eastside Martial Arts
4240 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Mon – Sat 4:00pm – 8:00
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US Martial Arts Academy
671 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Toledo 3
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Gracie Bay View
5161 Suder Ave, Toledo, OH 43611
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Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
3350 W Laskey Rd, Toledo, OH 43623
Sun 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
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Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
5222 Tractor Rd, Toledo, OH 43612-3429
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AGC - Ashtabula Grappling Club
1831 E 51st St, Ashtabula, OH 44004-6270
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Consecution Jiu-Jitsu
4128 Main Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004-6849
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Dayton MMA Academy
3329 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430-1365
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Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Beavercreek
4468 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440
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Brown Institute
912 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459-5637
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Soma Academy
101 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH 45459-2750
Thursdays from 6:00-7:00
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Immortal Martial Arts Center
8938 Cotter St, Lewis Center, OH 43035-7102
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Team Chitwood Martial Arts
7719 Graphics Way, Lewis Center, OH 43035
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Columbus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
6475 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2490
9:30 - 10:30am
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Ohio Combat Sports Academy
6475 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2490
Tuesday 5:45pm - 8pm
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Kano Jiujitsu
19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136-8434
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Vanyo Martial Arts
19654 W 130th St, Strongsville, OH 44136
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Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
10755 Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087-3106
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Twinsburg Academy of Self-Defense
2700 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087-2197
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Progressive Martial Arts Studio
3534 Edison St NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
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Team Kriebel Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
3570 Forest Lake Dr, Uniontown, OH 44685-8105
Wednesday Evening 5:15-6:00
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Relson Gracie Cleveland
38000 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094-6102
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Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4128 Erie St, Willoughby, OH 44094-7807
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zanesville
29 N 3rd St, Zanesville, OH 43701-3403
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Ian Lauer's Kenpo Karate
3575 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701-1010
Akron 1
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The Academy of Self-Defense
1220 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310-3648
Canfield 1
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Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio
64 Cardinal Dr, Canfield, OH 44406
Celina 1
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Morrow BJJ
101 S Main St, Celina, OH 45822-2201
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Revolution Fight and Fitness Annex
8109 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026-2480
SUNDAY - Women's Boxing: 11:00 AM - 12:00
Cortland 1
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Leverage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1000 Fowler St, Cortland, OH 44410-9737
Defiance 1
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Defiance Karate LLC.
310 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512-2162
Euclid 1
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Revolution Fight and Fitness
Neo Sports Plant, 20001 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44117-1416
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Findlay 1
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Findlay Jiu Jitsu
2461 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840-1167
Gahanna 1
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Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus
145 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230-2439
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Geneva 1
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Relson Gracie Combat Club
5201 Spire Cir, Geneva, OH 44041
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Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4070 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123-3605
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Hamilton 1
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Legacy Martial Arts Academy
835 NW Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013-1284
Hartville 1
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Waterhouse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
880 Sunnyside St SW, Hartville, OH 44632
Hinckley 1
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Team Chitwood North
2571 Center Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233
Kent 1
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Kent Jiu Jitsu
2108 State Route 59, Kent, OH 44240-7142
Lexington 1
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Team Chitwood Martial Arts and Fitness
314 E Main St, Lexington, OH 44904-1300
Lima 1
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Lima's Total Revolution Training Facility
1107 E Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804-1649
Loveland 1
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Park's TaeKwonDo, Jiu-jitsu, MMA, WRESTLING, BOXING, KICKBOXING & FITNESS
8944 Columbia Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Marietta 1
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Marietta Combat Sports
315 Gross St, Marietta, OH 45750-2038
Marion 1
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Team Chitwood Martial Arts Marion
1295 Harding Hwy E, Marion, OH 43302
Marysville 1
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Shawn Fritz Grappling Team
110 N Main St, Marysville, OH 43040
Mentor 1
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GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness
6090 Pinecone Dr, Mentor, OH 44060-1865
Milford 1
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Championship Martial Arts Academy
1053 State Route 28, Milford, OH 45150
Monroe 1
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Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Monroe
3165 Heritage Green Dr, Monroe, OH 45050
Mt Orab 1
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Valor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
212 Hughes Blvd, Mt Orab, OH 45154-8325
New Middletown 1
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Academy
10466 Main St, New Middletown, OH 44442-7707
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Powers Martial Arts Academy
28951 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070-4015
Norwalk 1
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7 Virtues Jiu-Jitsu
50 E Main St, Norwalk, OH 44857-1515
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Oxford 1
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Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5170 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056-1004
6:00-7:00 PM
Powell 1
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Jits56 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
10253 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 43065-9189
Ravenna 1
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JW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4699 Loomis Pkwy, Ravenna, OH 44266
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Hillcrest Academy Of Goshin
4431 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Bandit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
326 Dayton Ave, Springfield, OH 45506-1208
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GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
51 Southeast Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278-2303
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Trotwood 1
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Ilimitadas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
500 E Main St, Trotwood, OH 45426-2906
Monday 07:00pm – 08:30pm
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Ararat Martial Arts & After School Fitness Center
4509 Taylor Ln, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-5756
Monday 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM Tuesday 06:00 P...
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Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center West Chester
6875 Fountains Blvd K, West Chester Township, OH 45069
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Roots Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai
95 Huber Village Blvd, Westerville, OH 43081
Also in Ohio
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools442
- Kids Martial Arts Classes333
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools216
- MMA Gyms134
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs118
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes113
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies112
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools110
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes110
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops66
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training45
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults44
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults34
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools22
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults21
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies17
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs15
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes15
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs11
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes7
Good to know
How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?
Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.
What is the primary difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.
How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Ohio can browse 70 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Ohio should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 70 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.