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Strong Style MMA and Training Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 468 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Broadview Heights, Ohio
Welcoming, family-friendly gym with martial arts classes (MMA, boxing, BJJ, wrestling) and open training options.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule strongstyle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (440) 587-1171
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“My personal trainer also taught me fundamentals and confidence needed to spar well in boxing and kickboxing against fighters who have been doing this lot longer than I have.”
“They care about their students, push you to improve, and have created a gym where everyone—from complete beginners to experienced competitors—feels like they belong.”
“Also offers personal training from top tier instructors who will help you reach any fitness goals.”
“They care about their students, push you to improve, and have created a gym where everyone—from complete beginners to experienced competitors—feels like they belong.”
“All three of my kids also train here, also, and these classes have really helped with their development into strong, proud, and confident people.”
Other martial arts here
“The grappling and MMA programs are excellent, and the Muay Thai and boxing classes are just as impressive.”
“I’ve been training MMA for over 2 years now and I’ve improved dramatically due to the conditioning and skills taught by the coaches here.”
“My personal trainer also taught me fundamentals and confidence needed to spar well in boxing and kickboxing against fighters who have been doing this lot longer than I have.”
“My personal trainer also taught me fundamentals and confidence needed to spar well in boxing and kickboxing against fighters who have been doing this lot longer than I have.”
What members say
“I also did PT boxing sessions with Coach Paul Smith. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and knows how to push you while still making the sessions enjoyable.”
“Whether you are a beginner or advanced, if you want to get to the next level And don’t have the motivation or the knowledge to do it yourself, Brenden is your guy!”
“Brenden, and all the other trainers and staff, are incredibly kind and truly make you feel like family when you’re at the gym rather than another face in the crowd.”
“My personal trainer also taught me fundamentals and confidence needed to spar well in boxing and kickboxing against fighters who have been doing this lot longer than I have.”
“They care about their students, push you to improve, and have created a gym where everyone—from complete beginners to experienced competitors—feels like they belong.”
“The place is cleaner that other places I’ve trained and if BJJ isn’t for you, they cover every other USEFUL martial art out there.”
From the reviews
I’ve been going to this gym just over a year and have really loved the environment here. The gym is always clean, the equipment and weights are well kept, and the staff and community are incredibly welcoming. I’ve been to a lot of gyms and can honestly say no one else compares.
I’m a personal trainer myself and owned a gym for over 10 years so I would say I’m hard to impress. But my sessions with Brenden were worth every penny! He quickly assessed my strengths and weaknesses and pushed me a bit further out of my comfort zone each session.
I’ve been personal training with Paul S. for almost 2 years and occasionally have been taking his classes for 10 years. He is the most professional, diligent, dependable and punctual trainer and my Strongstyle fav.
Strong Style MMA is second to none. The facility itself is truly immaculate and the trainers/coaching staff matches perfectly. I truly appreciate Coach Derek Greene and all he does for his students there to simply workout in a different way while learning something new, to his fighters he dedicates countless hours to.
New to BJJ? Start at Strong Style MMA and Training Center
Strong Style MMA and Training Center 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 Strong Style MMA and Training Center
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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