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GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tallmadge, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gtbjjohio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 330-294-2600
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7–9 pm |
The classes they run
“Greg & Todd have been great role models for him and they have helped him improve in other areas like the classroom and his high school wrestling.”
“I was very nervous my first time coming, not knowing what I was getting myself into.”
Other martial arts here
“Greg & Todd have been great role models for him and they have helped him improve in other areas like the classroom and his high school wrestling.”
What members say
“2 black belt instructors teach each class, showing various approaches on technices to cater for all body types.”
“I was very nervous my first time coming, not knowing what I was getting myself into.”
“I am forever grateful to have joined the GT family that Gregg and Todd have created.”
“I've Won some matches in two competitions that I've competed in so far and went to a few seminars with some awesome coaches and trainers.”
“The facility is always clean and well organized, and I always see them clean the mats in between each class.”
“Being a female, I have always felt accepted and comfortable from day one.”
From the reviews
GTBJJ is a second family to me. The instructors Gregg and Todd are amazing and care about each of their students. They are always walking around the class making sure that everyone understands the new moves that are being shown and have no problem showing them again if there is any confusion.
Great kids class, great adults class. This place is a home away from home. Smaller gym where everyone knows everyone by name. 2 black belt instructors teach each class, showing various approaches on technices to cater for all body types. Belts are merit based, not money based.
I've been training at GTBJJ with instructors Gregg and Todd for over two years. When I was new to training I was welcomed into the group by everyone and always felt included. Gregg and Todd always make sure that newcomers are paired up with more experienced partners to help them during drilling.
I've had a great experience with GT BJJ. I've Won some matches in two competitions that I've competed in so far and went to a few seminars with some awesome coaches and trainers. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to get started in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I started when I was 17 years old and I'm still here!
New to BJJ? Start at GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 GT 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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