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RoundTown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Circleville, Ohio
Plan your first class
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Website & schedule roundtownjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (740) 412-8641
The classes they run
“If you are looking for fitness, athleticism, self defense, or combat sport training, this is the place.”
“He also brings experienced grapplers into his academy to help teach beginners.”
Other martial arts here
“I think some parents are afraid to take their kids to the boxing classes so there arent as many students, but it is designed to be super safe.”
What members say
“Great instruction, awesome students, and really nice culture at the gym.”
“He also brings experienced grapplers into his academy to help teach beginners.”
“Dropped in for a morning take down class while in the area visiting family.”
From the reviews
Wonderful place. Wonderful instructors. They're very patient. My son just joined and he loves it. It's a great atmosphere to be in. The children who have been there for awhile have no problem lending a helpful hand so my son understands a little more what's expected.
Donnie is an excellent instructor. He also brings experienced grapplers into his academy to help teach beginners. His students catch on quick and progress faster in their BJJ journey. I highly recommend this academy!
Donnie is a very experienced, knowledgeable instructor. Roundtown BJJ is a great place to learn, or continue your BJJ journey. Phil, Kelly, Sonny and all of the coaches are top notch.
Excellent instruction and very fun atmosphere. Students are very welcoming and friendly. If you are looking for a place to train in BJJ this is an excellent choice.
New to BJJ? Start at RoundTown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
RoundTown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 RoundTown 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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