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Artisan Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Middletown, 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
- 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 artisangrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 647-0877
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Mike helps my kids understand the importance of following instructions, physical aptitude, and building skill in a sport they enjoy.”
“Very friendly vibe for beginners looking to start a new hobby, and high level grapplers available for experienced grapplers looking to train.”
Other martial arts here
“Learning Jiu-Jitsu conceptually has really enabled me to make my Jiu-Jitsu my own expression of the art and allowed me to put to use all my wrestling experience.”
What members say
“Very friendly vibe for beginners looking to start a new hobby, and high level grapplers available for experienced grapplers looking to train.”
“Excellent new Brazilian jiujitsu school with experienced, established, supportive and knowledgeable instructors.”
“As a former wrestler it has been very beneficial for me to have a teacher teach me Jiu-Jitsu in terms of concepts and not just techniques independent of the theory behind them.”
“Great gym with a welcoming atmosphere; everyone has gone out of their way to make me feel at home.”
“This place has it all for men, women, and children of all ages to train in this amazing martial art!”
From the reviews
Excellent new Brazilian jiujitsu school with experienced, established, supportive and knowledgeable instructors. Very friendly vibe for beginners looking to start a new hobby, and high level grapplers available for experienced grapplers looking to train.
An extremely high level BJJ experience coupled with a chill vibe and great people. Cannot over state the level of skill and knowledge Jake Nickoson brings to the mats. A great place for all to train, especially for veterans.
Excellent and talented coaches that can teach at any level of experience, at any age. The mats a super nice and the place has a good vibe to it.
Amazing new jiu jitsu school, with talented and encouraging instructors! Great place for hobbyists or experienced grapplers looking for a new place to train. Fast-growing and affordable!
New to BJJ? Start at Artisan Submission Grappling
Artisan Submission Grappling comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Artisan Submission Grappling
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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