Whether you are a beginner, have years of experience, or want your kids to get started early, we offer classes at all levels. From fundamentals to self-defense, open mats to private sessions and more, there are options for everyone. Our community is our biggest asset. Gracie Ohio members form lifelong friendships with each other after training together.
We welcome new members with open arms, regularly host events, attend competitions together, and more. Our results speak for themselves. Gracie Ohio has produced multiple Pan-Am medalists, Jiu-Jitsu Worlds medalists, FTW champions, Arnold Gracie Ohio Team champions, Fuji Team champions, and Grappling Industries Team champions.
We welcome new members with open arms, regularly host events, attend competitions together, and more. Our results speak for themselves. Gracie Ohio has produced multiple Pan-Am medalists, Jiu-Jitsu Worlds medalists, FTW champions, Arnold Gracie Ohio Team champions, Fuji Team champions, and Grappling Industries Team champions.
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No. Regardless of your fitness level, you will be challenged physically during training. The demands on the body during "fighting" are significantly different to what people who train "normal" fitness are used to. The important part is to start your training. Of course there are considerations for factors such as age and injury, but the bottom line is if someone has a BJJ rank, they can fight.
Gracie Ohio is a fantastic academy with top notch coaches and training partners. I have been training here for close to three years after a decade at another school in the area. I did not know what to expect or even sure I would last. But my fears and lack of comfort was quickly eased. From the very beginning I was treated with respect and as a member of the team by coaches and training partners alike.
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Berridge Family
Dec 14, 2021
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Michael J.
Sep 03, 2021
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One of the best decisions I've made in life is a commitment to learn here. All of the instructors are patient and willing to answer questions. Even the stupid questions are answered with humility and understanding. The environment & community is very friendly overall. I'm learning self defense skills from very knowledgeable people and getting excercise at the same time!
John Patterson
Aug 18, 2021
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This place is amazing and needs some context as to why. I have been a serious martial artist for many a year. I have lived in a multitude of states and trained at numerous gyms. It eventually came time to step back from Muay Thai. Muay Thai gyms themselves (any good gym at least) is very much like a family. People take care of themselves and each other. I was scared that I wouldn’t find it again, but I was wrong. My first class here was a joy. The higher level belts were very hospitable and helpful in developing students. The gym itself is very clean, and the professors have good expectations
Aj Perisho
Aug 05, 2021
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Joshua Burnworth
May 29, 2021
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I’ve been training at Gracie Ohio for over five years now. The instruction is top notch and the training environment is phenomenal. Within the academy one will find a plethora of exceptional training partners whom possess a wide range of experience levels. It is also a family friendly facility for teachers, kids and adults alike. I am confident that you will not find anywhere better to train in the art or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Don’t just take my word for it though, come check it out for yourself!
Ricardo Gutierrez
Oct 24, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
If you have no knowledge in Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts in general, this is where you want to go. This academy is very welcoming and dedicated into teaching the fundamentals of the art to people who have never trained before. I've been training here for 4 years now, and I continue to learn something new everyday.
If you have no knowledge in Jiu-Jitsu or martial arts in general, this is where you want to go. This academy is very welcoming and dedicated into teaching the fundamentals of the art to people who have never trained before. I've been training here for 4 years now, and I continue to learn something new everyday.
Andrew Robins
Aug 18, 2020
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I love this Academy. I initially had zero experience in any martial art, and I came to Gracie Ohio on a suggestion from a friend. I fell in love with it after one class, and now I've been here for just about a year. The instructors for the adult fundamentals classes in particular are excellent at bringing the techniques down to a very understandable level, and they provide a beginner friendly learning environment. There's no pressure to get anything down super quickly or to train super hard; you can learn at a rate that's comfortable for you. The head instructor and advanced class instructors have
Michael Elkins
Sep 26, 2019
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This place is the best. I joined 3 years ago and it was one of the best decisions of my life. The instructors are top notch. The atmosphere is amazing. The people there are simply some of the best people I've ever met. I highly recommend anyone who is considering self defense or just someone looking for a hobby, to check out Relson Gracie Columbus.
Scott Neuenschwander
Jul 26, 2019
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I regretfully have gotten busy and haven't been able to keep up with my training, but I trained here for several years and they are an amazing group of people.
As a former college wrestler I knew a lot about grappling but very little about Jiu-Jitsu when I started. The instructors here are extremely knowledgeable and kind. Also all of your fellow students will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and help you if you are struggling with a technique.
It's a great place to train for all ages and people of all abilities, from Black Belts to beginners.
I can't recommend them highly enough
As a former college wrestler I knew a lot about grappling but very little about Jiu-Jitsu when I started. The instructors here are extremely knowledgeable and kind. Also all of your fellow students will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and help you if you are struggling with a technique.
It's a great place to train for all ages and people of all abilities, from Black Belts to beginners.
I can't recommend them highly enough
Laura Winfield
Jul 02, 2019
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Love this place! Started training in July and I’ve been obsessed ever since. Super welcoming environment thanks to great instructors (Robin, Eric, Michael, Allison to name a few) and thanks to fellow gym members. Lots of opportunity to train both during the day and at night which is super helpful for my busy schedule. The amount of women showing up has steadily grown since I started and that has been great. (The men are also great to train with too)
