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5th Shield Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Springfield, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 5thshieldgrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 360-5628
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 5–6 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 12–1 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“My family and I were in town visiting family and Jeff was gracious enough to open the door for my son and I to come in for a drop in class.”
“I don't live close enough to train here during the week, but I do visit for their Saturday open mat and these guys are great!”
“It's perfect for any child looking to gain confidence, learn self-defense, and make new friends while having fun.”
What members say
“Awesome instructor Who gave me some great pointers and included me with everything in the class like I was there all the time.”
“Very welcoming group, great attendance especially for a morning class, professor was open minded and very passionate about his students .”
“My family and I were in town visiting family and Jeff was gracious enough to open the door for my son and I to come in for a drop in class.”
“Despite myself being relatively inexperienced to the sport, I have never felt intimidated or overwhelmed by the complexity of techniques.”
From the reviews
I’ve had the privilege of training with Jeff for many years, and I can’t speak highly enough about his expertise, dedication, and passion for BJJ. Jeff not only helped me learn BJJ, but he also inspired and motivated us to continue our journey.
Jeff is a phenomenal instructor who takes the time to individualize his teaching to the student, regardless of their belt level. I’ve had the privilege of learning from him and would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of what makes the individual techniques work and who want to…
Jeff is an incredible coach that always takes the time to listen and field questions from students/peers at all levels. He is relentless about making everyone around him better at the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. I would recommend his classes to anyone.
I recently joined Bandit BJJ over a month ago and have had an incredible experience training under the expert guidance of Jeff, the head instructor. From my first day at the school, it was clear that Jeff possesses a remarkable depth of knowledge in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Your first BJJ class at 5th Shield Grappling Club
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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