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Sacan Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Chester Township, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 sacanmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-847-1476
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
“Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
“No matter if you’re a beginner or experienced vet Sacan is the best gym in the Cincinnati Tri-State area to work/ add to your stand up game 100% Facts 👍🏼 👊🏼”
Other martial arts here
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
“For adults, by far the best stand up / kickboxing/ Muay Thai you can find in the Midwest region.”
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
What members say
“Coach Neal Rowe at Sacan Family Martial Arts Center is simply amazing!”
“Sounds easy, but when you do get it down, even if you perform a technique decently with not a lot of "power", you'd still fold someone in half.”
“A lot of guidance is offered and I've learned a great deal in a short amount of time.”
“I visited, and will return for a full membership when I'm in a little better situation to focus on my studies.”
From the reviews
Sacan is the place to be for martial arts training in the west Chester/Cincinnati area. Neal, the head Thai coach, has years of experience. Not only was he a championship competitor himself, he's also coached multiple champions including former ufc fighter and middle weight world champion Rich Franklin.
Great place with great people. Everyone treats each other with respect and all levels of experience are accepted. Head instructor, Neal Rowe, is very knowledgeable in several different arts. The gym is affordable compared compared to most gyms in the region.
Been training Muay Thai for 6 years in Malaysia, other parts of the States and even Thailand itself. And the only man who ever taught the way great evasive counter fighters such as Saenchai, Samart, Somrak and Lerdsila advocated is the one and only Neal Rowe.
Easily one of the best places to train in Muay Thai in the region. Lots of emphasis on technique - not a show up and beat up kind of place. If you stay long enough, you will see Kru will teach you the art of fighting, not just Thai boxing!
New to BJJ? Start at Sacan Martial Arts
Sacan Martial Arts 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 Sacan Martial Arts
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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