Home › Ohio › Olmsted Township › Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Olmsted Township, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Website & schedule grindstonejj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 440-382-8210
The classes they run
“I went there a couple months it was so good 👍 highly recommend this gym and the way the coaches deal with the kids is so unbelievable 👏”
“The gym has a cool vibe and décor, and the high-paced open mats are the perfect way to sharpen skills.”
“Professionally-led, highly trusted and safe self-defense training & educational facility & staff.”
“Coaches Will and John do an outstanding job breaking down the finer details and techniques, making every class valuable for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“Since my son has been going he has learned so many things during his off season from wrestling.”
What members say
“Amazing instructors, great facility that is always clean, reasonable pricing, pro police.”
“Coaches Will and John do an outstanding job breaking down the finer details and techniques, making every class valuable for all levels.”
“Welcoming environment for beginners and veterans alike!”
“Coaches Will and John do an outstanding job breaking down the finer details and techniques, making every class valuable for all levels.”
“Amazing instructors, great facility that is always clean, reasonable pricing, pro police.”
From the reviews
I went there a couple months it was so good 👍 highly recommend this gym and the way the coaches deal with the kids is so unbelievable 👏
Great facility. Great instructors. Great training partners. Welcoming environment for beginners and veterans alike!
I drop in at Grindstone Jiu-Jitsu from time to time and always have a great experience. Coaches Will and John do an outstanding job breaking down the finer details and techniques, making every class valuable for all levels.
Amazing instructors, great facility that is always clean, reasonable pricing, pro police. Since my son has been going he has learned so many things during his off season from wrestling. Definitely going to keep going year round. We love it here! Great job 👏
New to BJJ? Start at Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center
Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center 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 Grindstone Jiu Jitsu Training Center
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.
More BJJ gyms near Olmsted Township
Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Tactical Martial Arts Academy
Black Lotus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews