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Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Grove City, 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 (ages 5–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Website & schedule grovecityjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 306-0294
The classes they run
“Great environment for Adults and Kids, Multiple Black Belt instructors, and genuinely some of the best people you could meet.”
“The kids classes are awesome and very well run, and as a woman training I’ve always felt welcomed and respected.”
“I got to stop in during a work trip for their no GI class & was impressed by their facility and students.”
“I got to stop in during a work trip for their no GI class & was impressed by their facility and students.”
“The level of competition training here is top tier and it shows in how well the team performs.”
“It’s the kind of place where beginners feel comfortable and experienced practitioners are constantly pushed to improve.”
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What members say
“Great environment for Adults and Kids, Multiple Black Belt instructors, and genuinely some of the best people you could meet.”
“I have been training there a little over a year, everyone is very friendly and welcoming and the instruction and guidance we get is second to none.”
“I have been training there a little over a year, everyone is very friendly and welcoming and the instruction and guidance we get is second to none.”
“The level of competition training here is top tier and it shows in how well the team performs.”
From the reviews
Absolutely wonderful coaches, culture and wouldnt trade it for any other gym like EVER 💅🏼 2 years and going strong for many many more 😍
Grove City BJJ is easily the best place to train in Columbus. The coaches are extremely experienced and actually care about teaching good jiu-jitsu, not just running a business. The level of competition training here is top tier and it shows in how well the team performs.
For me personally, joining this gym has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The coaches are phenomenal and have so much experience to share with their students. The gym also has a great environment where it feels like one big family.
Joining this gym is the best decision I have ever made. Amazing classes and even better coaches who make it all happen! They offer a wide variety of classes where everyone is welcome! I couldn’t possibly recommend this gym more!
New to BJJ? Start at Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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