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Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Twinsburg, Ohio
Plan your first class
- 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 ciobjj.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (216) 269-5308
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“I started at Cleveland institute a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to get my son involved with the sport.”
“Clean and professional environment, high level coaches and athletes that compete(and win) frequently.”
“I first came to an open mat at CIOBJJ and found everyone so welcoming and friendly.”
Other martial arts here
“I really missed wrestling for many years and I immediately felt this filled that void and more.”
What members say
“Pablo is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced and is a great instructor.”
“I first came to an open mat at CIOBJJ and found everyone so welcoming and friendly.”
“Family atmosphere with killer teammates that know how to work with each other to push everyone to their limits.”
“Coaches Pablo and John are both very experienced and knowledgeable and teach every move, focusing on the small details in an easy to understand manner.”
“Clean and professional environment, high level coaches and athletes that compete(and win) frequently.”
“Clean and professional environment, high level coaches and athletes that compete(and win) frequently.”
From the reviews
Such great instructors and teammates here. People who help support your goals and encourage you to grow.
The Cleveland institute of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is the spot to be . If you’re wanting to get your kids or your self into Bjj . The kids program is excellent, the coaches are so hands on. This is family environment teaching children from age 5 on up 60+. Jiujitsu is a sport for everyone, and so if this gym .
As a purple belt with 10 years experience, I changed schools to come train at CIBJJ. Professor Pablo and Coach John are really amazing teachers! The difference between good BJJ that can be found at most schools and the world class BJJ I’ve been learning here is significant.
As a BJJ practitioner and competitor that have visited and trained in over 10+ gyms both in Brazil and in the US, I can say that this place offers you everything you’d want from a BJJ school. Family atmosphere with killer teammates that know how to work with each other to push everyone to their limits.
New to BJJ? Start at Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Cleveland Institute of Brazilian 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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