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36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boardman, Ohio
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 36chambersbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 330-719-9013
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kid loves it so much, she literally laughs when she's put in a chokehold.”
“They have women’s only classes, which I started with and then moved into the mixed classes , and it’s so much fun!”
“I highly recommend 36 Chambers for brand new beginners, like me, all the way to seasoned black belts!”
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What members say
“Tom Scala is one of the best instructors I've come across; he's always introducing new techniques that are both innovative and effective.”
“What really stands out though is the welcoming, family-like atmosphere.”
“Fantastic gym - super family friendly, excellent instruction and all around wonderful place to be.”
“Tom and Jimmy are great at explaining techniques, answering questions, and troubleshooting issues while also giving you the freedom to be creative and use what works best for you.”
“My kid loves it so much, she literally laughs when she's put in a chokehold.”
From the reviews
I started about 3 months ago and I love it here so much! This is such a safe and welcoming space. Everyone is so friendly and supportive! They have women’s only classes, which I started with and then moved into the mixed classes , and it’s so much fun! It’s kept very clean and tidy!
Fantastic gym - super family friendly, excellent instruction and all around wonderful place to be. I moved here (to Youngstown) as an upper belt (purple with stripes), older, smaller woman and have been incredibly impressed with the technical nature of this team - this speaks wonders for the leader of this gym, Tom…
My ten year old is taking the youth courses at 36Chambers. The facility is super clean and the prices are very reasonable. The instructors are amazing and take their time with each student. My kid loves it so much, she literally laughs when she's put in a chokehold... she has the best time rolling with the other kids.
Professor Tommy is brilliant! He has poured blood, sweat, and tears into every technique he teaches. He has gone through trials and errors like no other to figure out ways to keep others on the straight and narrow in their own journey as best as one could go.
New to BJJ? Start at 36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu
36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu 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 36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu
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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