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Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Powell, Ohio

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule jits56.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (614) 636-0156

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 12:30–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30–8 PM
Friday 6–7 AM, 12:30–1:30 PM
Saturday 9–10:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“Jaivir has learnt tremendously and I highly Recommend this place for kids for building stamina , strength and discipline”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Very beginner friendly and nice”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Great instructors with backgrounds in MMA and Judo, a strong focus on sport and competition, and plenty of rolling every night.”

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🤼 Judo

“Great instructors with backgrounds in MMA and Judo, a strong focus on sport and competition, and plenty of rolling every night.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great instructors with backgrounds in MMA and Judo, a strong focus on sport and competition, and plenty of rolling every night.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I really enjoyed my first class there, Dom was especially patient and explained things very well!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“The coaches are incredible and the members are so friendly, everybody rolls with everybody.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Other students are also very helpful and understanding when you want to slow things down because you have questions or are struggling with a certain technique.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Great instructors with backgrounds in MMA and Judo, a strong focus on sport and competition, and plenty of rolling every night.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Top notch instructors, nice and clean facility, reasonably priced for the offering!”

From the reviews

A great group of people to train with, ranging from all walks of life and age. The 6am classes allow me to train 3-4 days per week and I can get on with my day. No excuses. Justin and team are great and very knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Matt, Mar 2025

Everyone was very nice, and inclusive. I really enjoyed my first class there, Dom was especially patient and explained things very well! 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★ — Luna, Mar 2026

Started here in September 2021 (3+ months ago as of this writing) and am really enjoying it. All of the instructors are very nice and willingly answer whatever questions you may have. Monthly subscription allows you access to classes almost every day of the week so it is easy to get your money's worth.

★★★★★ — T, Jan 2022

I've been with this gym since it opened. The atmosphere is welcoming to everyone and the members are genuinely fun to talk to. We take training seriously but have a lot of fun while doing so. The staff are attentive, professional, and respectful to the classes they teach.

★★★★★ — Josh, Mar 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Jits 56 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

10253 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH43065

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