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Relson Gracie Combat Club
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Geneva, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieorwell.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (440) 862-2122
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“My kids have been training here for about six months now and love it.”
“As a woman, it’s empowering to train alongside so many amazing ladies and families in a safe, fun, and competitive environment.”
“Welcoming atmosphere, high level competitors to beginners.”
“He is willing to help out all levels of skill and one of the most patient people I know.”
Other martial arts here
“Beyond BJJ, the gym offers boxing/kickboxing and Muay Thai classes, making it perfect for all-around martial arts training.”
“I have been to a few different martial arts places around Ohio for MMA and Boxing.”
“Beyond BJJ, the gym offers boxing/kickboxing and Muay Thai classes, making it perfect for all-around martial arts training.”
“Beyond BJJ, the gym offers boxing/kickboxing and Muay Thai classes, making it perfect for all-around martial arts training.”
What members say
“My kids train with coach Tony and coach Koa. This is the best jiu jitsu academy in north east Ohio.”
“Whether you’re rolling, striking, or prepping for competition, this community is welcoming, inspiring, and a true Jiu-Jitsu family!”
“The environment is very family friendly while also ensuring we get a great workout and improve our training in BJJ.”
“Whether you’re rolling, striking, or prepping for competition, this community is welcoming, inspiring, and a true Jiu-Jitsu family!”
“I’ve been training at Relson Gracie Combat Club at Spire for over 2 years with my husband, and it’s been incredible!”
“As a woman, it’s empowering to train alongside so many amazing ladies and families in a safe, fun, and competitive environment.”
From the reviews
Me and my fiancé started the two week free trial. We had no prior knowledge of BJJ but was interested in learning. I have been to a few different martial arts places around Ohio for MMA and Boxing. As a smaller young woman with little experience I can say that this place is the best one I have been to.
I’ve been training at Relson Gracie Combat Club at Spire for over 2 years with my husband, and it’s been incredible! Brad, Cody, and the instructors are world-class—knowledgeable, supportive, and motivating.
My kids train with coach Tony and coach Koa. This is the best jiu jitsu academy in north east Ohio. The coaches are very skilled and my boys love the training they receive. Classes are free to try out and a must dor anybody looking into martial arts.
Highly recommend Relson Gracie Combat Club at Spire in Geneva. My wife and I have been training for about a year and a half with Brad and Cody and can’t ask for better instructors. The environment is very family friendly while also ensuring we get a great workout and improve our training in BJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at Relson Gracie Combat Club
Relson Gracie Combat Club 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 Relson Gracie Combat Club
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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