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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracie-jiu-jitsu-reynoldsburg.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 390-5161
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30–10:45 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12:15 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I started bringing my son to this school so he could burn some energy and learn how to protect himself, but we ended up with so much more than that!”
“This is a safe place and he really focus on getting the techniques correct for self-defense.”
“As a first-timer in his 50's, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it has been a very rewarding experience.”
What members say
“The instructor (James) is very knowledgeable, a great teacher, and still has fun with the kids.”
“Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg is a welcoming, safe, judgmental free environment filled with support, patience, and community.”
“James was more than accommodating, and clearly had the passion and knowledge I've come to love from being a member of the Gracie University family.”
“If you want to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu the right way, starting with technique and progressing to sparring, this is the place.”
“My son been learning about honor, respect, discipline, and his focus has improved tremendously since he started training.”
“A major perk by joining his gym you get access to Gracie Univeristy Online which allows you to study the material even when you cannot make a class.”
From the reviews
Really cool experience for my 3 boys aged 6 (twins) and 7. James taught them discipline and valuable lessons of respect and how to control their bodies. I would recommend them 1000%
We have never done anything like marital arts before. So having a free 10 day trial was so amazing! Mr. James really helped us understand how the the schedule worked and guided us as parents! Hj enjoys going and is really hanging on to the life lessons James talks about as part of their class!
Definitely recommend this place if you or anyone in your family want to get started on BJJ. James, the instructor and owner, is knowledgeable, and very supportive. I started bringing my son to this school so he could burn some energy and learn how to protect himself, but we ended up with so much more than that!
This is a great place to practice Jiu-jitsu whether you're a beginner or seasoned. The kids classes are great. They are set up for the kids to have fun while learning the skills to advance to new levels. The instructor is really good with kids as well and his students love him. The adult classes are also great.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg 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 Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg
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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