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Kent Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kent, Ohio

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Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kentjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (330) 389-0304

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–12 PM
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 Kent Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a year and a half and I have no complaints about the Fundamentals or the Advanced classes - great instructors and team mates!”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“We decided to give it a try this year for our daughter and have been so very pleased with the instruction and the way the instructors interact with the children.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“I definitely recommend MAO for both children and adults and I am looking forward to possibly signing up for the women's jiu-jitsu classes.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“I’d recommend this place to anyone of all ages and look forward to my journey here and can’t wait to compete representing Jack and Martial Arts Ohio.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I just took the Women's Self Defense Seminar last Saturday and LOVED it.”

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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 Kent Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“My confidence has increased, I have managed to lose weight with the kickboxing class and it is by far the best place to train martial arts.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a year and a half and I have no complaints about the Fundamentals or the Advanced classes - great instructors and team mates!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“Really welcoming owner, staff, and members - it hasn't even been two full months yet and it's starting to feel like home.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a year and a half and I have no complaints about the Fundamentals or the Advanced classes - great instructors and team mates!”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I had such a great time sweating with my fav girls and both the instructors there were absolutely amazing!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“It has been wonderful watching my child love his after school extracurricular, and thriving with such amazing and supportive staff!”

active competition team 2 mentions

“I’d recommend this place to anyone of all ages and look forward to my journey here and can’t wait to compete representing Jack and Martial Arts Ohio.”

From the reviews

Enrolled the kids about six weeks ago and they are really enjoying their martial arts classes. From a parent perspective, I like how helpful the instructors and other students are during classes - everyone is focused on helping each other do better and advance.

★★★★★ — Adam, Aug 2017

My daughter has been attending classes for roughly 8 months and she loves it! She is learning to be as patient with herself as with others. Jack knows how to safely push the students outside of their comfort zone while while keeping them safe.

★★★★★ — Merideth, Oct 2021

Gracious. Kind. Thoughtful. All words I wouldn’t have expected to use in my review of MAO when I signed up for Jiu Jitsu. However, they are all well earned. A warm thank you to everyone from the owner (Jack), Tommy (instructor) and all the other students that have been unbelievably patient with someone that has never…

★★★★★ — Patrick, Oct 2020

I have had nothing but amazing experiences here. My confidence has increased, I have managed to lose weight with the kickboxing class and it is by far the best place to train martial arts. You will not only feel like family but you will feel better about yourself too.

★★★★★ — Brandy, Feb 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Kent 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 Kent Jiu Jitsu

2108 OH-59, Kent, OH44240

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