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Summit Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Delaware, 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 (ages 9–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule summitmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (740) 362-2222
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is about learning from teachers and other students who care about safety, proper technique, authentic martial arts, self discipline, respect, and basic human values.”
“I didn't want to learn from an instructor who had a single black belt in experience or go to a shop that had windows full of swords and belts that specialised in recruiting kids.”
“As a woman I feel 100% comfortable, safe and supported.”
“If you are looking for a great place to learn self defense or just to get a get workout with Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kendo or other weapons, I highly recommend this school.”
“They are respectful to every student - young, old, male, female, and people with all levels of ability.”
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“If you are looking for a great place to learn self defense or just to get a get workout with Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kendo or other weapons, I highly recommend this school.”
What members say
“Summit Martial Arts is an outstanding place to train with highly professional and knowledgeable instructors.”
“They are respectful to every student - young, old, male, female, and people with all levels of ability.”
“The instructors are highly experienced and top quality - they are also patient, encouraging and have built a culture that feels more like a family than a gym.”
“It is about learning from teachers and other students who care about safety, proper technique, authentic martial arts, self discipline, respect, and basic human values.”
“I would recommend Summit Martial Arts to any man, women, child it is a great place to build self confidence, disipline, and simply good exercise for the mind, body and soul .”
“I would recommend Summit Martial Arts to any man, women, child it is a great place to build self confidence, disipline, and simply good exercise for the mind, body and soul .”
From the reviews
I've wanted to study martial arts my entire life and have finally come to a place in my life to do that - and I am SO delighted to have found Summit. The instructors are highly experienced and top quality - they are also patient, encouraging and have built a culture that feels more like a family than a gym.
Our son took martial arts at Summit from the time he was 11 until we moved away when he was about 17. I was amazed at the positive changes in his self image, courage, self confidence, and motivation.
Summit Martial Arts is an outstanding place to train with highly professional and knowledgeable instructors. I train adult BJJ and was concerned moving to Delaware because finding reputable gyms can be difficult (especially in small towns like Delaware) but Summit met all my needs and more.
I have been going to Summit Martial Arts Academy for 6 to 8 months now. I researched many martial arts academy's before finally choosing Summit. I didn't want to learn from an instructor who had a single black belt in experience or go to a shop that had windows full of swords and belts that specialised in recruiting…
New to BJJ? Start at Summit Martial Arts
Summit Martial Arts 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 Summit 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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