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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark
5 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Heath, Ohio
Part of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 10thplanetnewark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 740-520-0112
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 am, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 am |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She is not just learning jiu-jitsu, but is learning life long skills and it is a testament to Jon’s love of the sport as he teaches every kids class.”
“In addition to the supporting environment, I watched Jon run around non-stop coaching our athletes all tournament long.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and take the time to break down techniques, ensuring that everyone—whether you're a beginner or more advanced—can learn at their own pace.”
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What members say
“Jon is an incredible coach who is very good about going into details when teaching techniques, while also being able to explain the concept and intentions behind them during class.”
“The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and take the time to break down techniques, ensuring that everyone—whether you're a beginner or more advanced—can learn at their own pace.”
“The community here is welcoming, the training is top-notch, and it’s hands down one of the best decisions we’ve ever made as a family.”
“Jon is an incredible coach who is very good about going into details when teaching techniques, while also being able to explain the concept and intentions behind them during class.”
“Not only have I learned valuable skills and gotten great workouts, but it motivated me to improve my overall health.”
“Most recently, I attended a competition to support some fellow teammates and was blown away by the team camaraderie.”
From the reviews
Have known the head instructor Jon for 20+ years. Extremely professional and very passionate about teaching. 3 of my kids have trained here for almost 2 years, such a great life skill and they absolutely love it! Wouldn’t take them anywhere else!
This gym is simply incredible. Jon, the owner and head instructor, has created an environment where both kids and adults can thrive. He makes Jiu-Jitsu accessible to everyone. Whether you're stepping onto the mats for the first time or sharpening your skills as an experienced athlete.
Highly recommend and impressed by 10th Planet Newark! Jon is an incredible coach who demonstrates admirable patience and focus on the students - whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, he creates an environment that is inclusive to all levels.
Great place to train with a very welcoming atmosphere. Jon is an incredible coach who is very good about going into details when teaching techniques, while also being able to explain the concept and intentions behind them during class.
New to BJJ? Start at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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