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Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Toledo, 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
- 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
- Website & schedule toledojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (419) 779-7164
The classes they run
“I have been taking my kids here for years now and it's like a 2nd family.”
“Incredible atmosphere for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners whether you're a competitor or hobbyist.”
“A good place for a first timer wanting to give BJJ a try, or a serious competitor.”
What members say
“World class instructors and competitors, everyone is so helpful.”
“A good place for a first timer wanting to give BJJ a try, or a serious competitor.”
“I can't really say enough about the owner Chris Blanke, this is a very outwardly friendly and genuinely caring person.”
“Incredible atmosphere for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners whether you're a competitor or hobbyist.”
From the reviews
A great established BJJ school in the Toledo area. World class instruction and great people. A good place for a first timer wanting to give BJJ a try, or a serious competitor. Kids classes are great too! Amount of available class times is a bonus. Worth checking out!
Toledo Jiu Jitsu simply is where champions train! Chris has produced several world champion competitors and dozens of world medalists. The gym has a friendly family atmosphere and is very welcoming to new members. If you want to train with the best this is the gym!
I've only been to a handful of Jiu Jitsu schools, but this one is special. Excellent atmosphere and culture. Toledo is fortunate to have such an incredible place.
Excellent Jiu Jitsu Academy. Anyone that is interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu should give this place a try.
New to BJJ? Start at Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center 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 Toledo Jiu Jitsu 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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