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Yousef Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wadsworth, Ohio
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 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yousefbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (234) 281-5958
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–10 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ali is a great guy, Took my son under his wings and has been teaching him.”
What members say
“Ali, our instructor, is absolutely amazing!”
“Mr Ali Yousef is a brilliant teacher, very down to earth, flexible, very proactive and highly interactive.”
From the reviews
Ali, our instructor, is absolutely amazing! I've been a part of his Jujitsu class for almost two months now and I'm so thankful I was told about him. He's so patient! Sometimes certain moves will be difficult for me to achieve, and he will continue to work with me on that move until I get it perfectly.
As salamo Alaikum wa rehmatullah wa barakatuhu! Peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon you It's a great place to learn the art and science of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Mr Ali Yousef is a brilliant teacher, very down to earth, flexible, very proactive and highly interactive.
I was introduced to Ali, my instructor about two months ago, and you don’t come by people like him often! I knew absolutely nothing before I Ali’s instruction, but with the influence of his passion for the Jujitsu community, and the love he has for individual growth, I am well trained every time I see him!
Amazing place ive recently just joined so take the review as you want. Ive been show amazing lessons on the Brazilian jiu jitsu while having a kind coach. Super easy to understand and follow prices are good and cleanliness is also top notch I'll continue to go here and keep learning
New to BJJ? Start at Yousef Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Yousef 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 Yousef 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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