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Gracie Barra Columbus - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dublin, Ohio
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 376-7045
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 9:30 AM–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1:30 PM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 9:30–11 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–1:30 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've been attending Gracie Barra Columbus for a month with my three kids, and it has been such an incredible experience.”
“As a woman new to Jiu-Jitsu and a minority in most of the classes (hopefully not for too long), I feel safe and respected under their guidance.”
“I highly recommend him if you just want to get into shape, try a new activity, build self confidence or even if you want to compete at a high level.”
“Adult group classes in addition to “private sessions” have both been fantastic!”
“The classes are well-structured, catering to all skill levels, and the emphasis on technique and self-defense is fantastic.”
“The classes are well-structured, catering to all skill levels, and the emphasis on technique and self-defense is fantastic.”
What members say
“When I was looking for a JiuJitsu school to enroll in I wanted an instructor/teacher who was knowledgeable from real experience in the art of JiuJitsu.”
“What I noticed from my very first class was, all of the students that started their journey with BJJ from the opening of this school were much more skilled than I was.”
“Professor Amadeu and his team provide a welcoming, disciplined and safe environment to learn & share in the art of Jiu Jitsu.”
“The classes are well-structured, catering to all skill levels, and the emphasis on technique and self-defense is fantastic.”
“I highly recommend him if you just want to get into shape, try a new activity, build self confidence or even if you want to compete at a high level.”
“I've been attending Gracie Barra Columbus for a month with my three kids, and it has been such an incredible experience.”
From the reviews
I’m a Black Belt & former instructor of a different martial art. When I was looking for a JiuJitsu school to enroll in I wanted an instructor/teacher who was knowledgeable from real experience in the art of JiuJitsu.
I've been attending Gracie Barra Columbus for a month with my three kids, and it has been such an incredible experience. All three professors are truly knowledgeable and passionate, always willing to support and guide us through our progress.
Fantastic for everyone from beginner to expert! Professor Amadeu and his team provide a welcoming, disciplined and safe environment to learn & share in the art of Jiu Jitsu. My 5yo son loves his classes and new friends. I love that the junior level classes are fun for the kiddos but also instill respect and honor.
Great community and environment! The head instructors are very detail-oriented and ensure you're learning everything you need. With the addition of the new amazing female instructor, the class has become even more fun and accountable.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Columbus - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Columbus - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Gracie Barra Columbus - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
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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