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Rival Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Springfield, Ohio
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 (ages 5–15) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rivaljiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 631-3755
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The environment is very kid-friendly, supportive, and inclusive, making it a great place for families and beginners alike.”
“This is the premier place in Clark county of you want to learn to protect yourself and others or if you just want to train for sport or competition.”
“You can walk in your first time and immediately feel like part of the group which was awesome being my first time in any kind of martial art.”
Other martial arts here
“Signed up for the Muay Thai classes, and since day 1 I’m ready for Tuesdays and Thursdays to hurry up and come around.”
“My son has been in karate for 4 years and it really has been the best!”
What members say
“Justin is an amazing instructor, does a great job of making it fun for kids and explaining things in a way that’s easy for them to understand.”
“Rival has experienced instructors and a broad student base from beginners to professionals.”
“The environment is very kid-friendly, supportive, and inclusive, making it a great place for families and beginners alike.”
“Great class and great general safety and defense techniques.”
From the reviews
Great team, that accomedates all ages and fitness levels. They push you to. E w better version of yourself without any aggressive tactics that alot of people dont appreciate.
Absolutely amazing! Started about 2 months ago with my daughter in the family class and it’s been the best time. Justin is an amazing instructor, does a great job of making it fun for kids and explaining things in a way that’s easy for them to understand.
Signed up for the Muay Thai classes, and since day 1 I’m ready for Tuesdays and Thursdays to hurry up and come around. Coach Carver is a real coach, he gets personal with training, and studies each 1 of us. Even his fighters carry the same energy, and demeanor.
I was visiting from out of town and dropped in for a class. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone at the gym was incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment I walked in. The instruction was top-notch, and the atmosphere was both respectful and laid-back.
New to BJJ? Start at Rival Jiu-Jitsu
Rival Jiu-Jitsu 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 Rival 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.
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