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Elevate Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Medina, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elevatewrestlingacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (216) 438-0279
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is 7 and we recently signed him up at Elevate and he has asked everyday when he gets to go back because he loves it much.”
“He was a complete beginner, but the coach Ryan (and Dave) is so fantastic with him he is so pumped to go back every practice -- even though he's still very inexperienced.”
Other martial arts here
“Would highly recommend if your kid is interested in trying wrestling or want to continue wrestling in the offseason.”
What members say
“Coach Habat is bringing something amazing to NE Ohio.”
“He was a complete beginner, but the coach Ryan (and Dave) is so fantastic with him he is so pumped to go back every practice -- even though he's still very inexperienced.”
“They do a very good job of keeping it fun while teaching different techniques to the kids.”
“Folkstyle and freestyle training at a large and clean training facility.”
“My son is 7 and has never wrestled previously and when I tell you the confidence he gained in just a few practices is amazing.”
From the reviews
My son and daughter have been going to the beginner class at Elevate for 2 months now. They have also attended a camp there as well. They love going. The coaches (Ryan, Brett and Dave) are great with the kids. They do a very good job of keeping it fun while teaching different techniques to the kids.
My 6 year old absolutely loves wrestling at Elevate. He was a complete beginner, but the coach Ryan (and Dave) is so fantastic with him he is so pumped to go back every practice -- even though he's still very inexperienced.
My son started going here about a month ago, and he has learned many new wrestling moves. The coaches are motivating and provide a great environment for learning. We are so happy with our decision to send him here.
Medina OH! This place is amazing. My son is 7 and has never wrestled previously and when I tell you the confidence he gained in just a few practices is amazing. The coaches do such a good job of identifying when a student may need some more detailed work and being able to work on that without slowing down the rest of…
New to BJJ? Start at Elevate Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu
Elevate Wrestling & 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 Elevate Wrestling & 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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