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Team Kriebel Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Uniontown, 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (234) 200-0792
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:15 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want incredible instructors and an experience you (or your children) will absolutely love, this is the place.”
“Whether you are training to compete, training for self-defense, or simply a hobbyist trying to stay in shape, TKO checks all of the boxes.”
“Whether you are training to compete, training for self-defense, or simply a hobbyist trying to stay in shape, TKO checks all of the boxes.”
“I am brand new to BJJ and martial arts as a whole so I was very impressed with the time the instructor and fellow participants have given me to learn this new craft.”
Other martial arts here
“Chris’ extensive wrestling and BJJ background make him one of the most versatile and credible coaches in the area.”
What members say
“If you want incredible instructors and an experience you (or your children) will absolutely love, this is the place.”
“Everyone was incredibly welcoming and the class was great.”
“He’s also one of the nicest most humble people you can meet.”
“I had a good experience and felt the head coach dedicated plenty of time with me making sure I got the technique correctly.”
“If you want incredible instructors and an experience you (or your children) will absolutely love, this is the place.”
“Whether you are training to compete, training for self-defense, or simply a hobbyist trying to stay in shape, TKO checks all of the boxes.”
From the reviews
Not a bad thing to say. Great instructors that each bring their own pearls of wisdom. Professor Kriebel is a class act. Amazing hands on instruction. Such dedication to the kids program. The ratios of instructors to kids is perfect. They are passionate about what they do.
TKO is an incredibly welcoming environment. Chris is an amazing instructor. I am brand new to BJJ and martial arts as a whole so I was very impressed with the time the instructor and fellow participants have given me to learn this new craft. I recommend this place to anyone interested in learning BJJ.
Having Trained with Professor Chris is Jiujitsu is amazing and you’ll learn a ton under his guidance. He’s also one of the nicest most humble people you can meet. You will fall in love with the family atmosphere and will experience life changing transformations at TKO BJJ
Chris Kriebel and Josh Rohler are two of the best grapplers in the region, both are highly technical and knowledgeable, I highly recommend if you are in the Green Ohio area that you check this gym out
New to BJJ? Start at Team Kriebel Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Team Kriebel Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Team Kriebel Ohio 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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