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Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dayton, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tamamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 937-254-7035
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“The kids learn self defense, a variety of martial arts, and confidence as well as build life long friendships and mentoring from the teachers.”
“Would recommend to anyone, beginners, intermediate, or high level.”
Other martial arts here
“My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai.”
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
What members say
“Master T is a great instructor with many many years under his belt.”
“Master T, his entire staff, and students were all super friendly and welcoming.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“The staff is so thorough in explaining technique and form but more than that they are amazing with these kids.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“They’re super affordable, and they offer many classes on different days/times to allow for flexibility.”
From the reviews
Tama is an incredible school! As a lifelong martial artist i immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the school. I love all the different disciplines offered. It even has its own Grandmaster who visits and teaches many of the classes every day. My entire family attends classes together.
Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have been very helpful on teaching and training my 12 year old son. My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school. A great place for both kids and adults.
Both our boys are in Muay Thai. Absolutely love the classes, instructors, and the family atmosphere. Everyone was very welcoming.
My son has been going to Tama for going on a year now doing jiu-jitsuand Muay Thai. This has been one of the best decisions I have made as a parent. The staff is so thorough in explaining technique and form but more than that they are amazing with these kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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 Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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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