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Flow Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sylvania, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule flowjiujitsutoledo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 579-7354
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're looking for an excellent gym to train in Jiu Jitsu, whether for competition, exercise, or self-defense, Flow is the perfect choice.”
“However when I have been in classes with him his experience and ability to speak with and demonstrate to beginners and advanced participants alike was phenomenal!”
What members say
“With a highly skilled head instructor, it’s great for everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“However when I have been in classes with him his experience and ability to speak with and demonstrate to beginners and advanced participants alike was phenomenal!”
“Everyone is very welcoming and coach Josh offers a structure that is fundamental focused making it easy to understand on all levels.”
“He breaks down techniques to a level that anyone can learn and adds details that make every technique 100x more effective.”
“Very clean gym and Coach Costell is a courteous and professional and knowledgeable teacher.”
“Everyone is very welcoming and coach Josh offers a structure that is fundamental focused making it easy to understand on all levels.”
From the reviews
Professional, Passionate and On-Point! My experience is that Josh is a person who is not only skilled and knowledgeable in his field, but also deeply invested into his work and is clearly driven by this passion.
Very clean gym and Coach Costell is a courteous and professional and knowledgeable teacher. If you’re from the area and are interested in learning all facets of self defense I highly recommend Flow Jiu Jitsu.
I Pay to Get Beat Up... and I Love It. As a full-grown adult with a desk job and a fear of confrontation, I never thought I’d willingly sign up to be choked out by strangers—but here I am, a proud and slightly bruised member of Flow Jiu Jitsu.
Flow Jiu Jitsu is a very positive and welcoming gym to train in. The atmosphere is exactly what you’d want in a combat sport gym, emphasizing learning without the intimidation. The facility is very clean and professional.
New to BJJ? Start at Flow Jiu Jitsu
Flow 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 Flow 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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