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BJJ Gyms in Ohio
159 BJJ gyms across 105 cities in Ohio — including 69 with a free trial, 96 beginner-friendly, and 130 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Ohio now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Ohio
- Cincinnati
- Dayton
- Toledo
- Columbus
- Maumee
- Beachwood
- Boardman
- Cleveland
- Dublin
- Gahanna
- Heath
- Reynoldsburg
- Springfield
- West Chester Township
- Ashtabula
- Bellefontaine
- Elyria
- Fairview Park
- Medina
- Parma
- Plain City
- Rocky River
- Springboro
- Twinsburg
- Warren
- Westerville
- Willoughby
- Zanesville
- Akron
- Amherst
- Athens
- Avon
- Avon Lake
- Bay Village
- Beavercreek
- Berea
- Brecksville
- Broadview Heights
- Brook Park
- Bryan
- Canfield
- Celina
- Centerville
- Chagrin Falls
- Chardon
- Chillicothe
- Circleville
- Cleveland Heights
- Cortland
- Covington
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Delaware
- East Liverpool
- Fairfield
- Fairlawn
- Findlay
- Geneva
- Grove City
- Harrod
- Hartville
- Huber Heights
- Ironton
- Johnstown
- Kent
- Lakewood
- Lewis Center
- Lexington
- Loveland
- Marietta
- Mason
- Masury
- Mayfield Heights
- Middleburg Heights
- Middletown
- Mt Orab
- New Middletown
- North Canton
- North Olmsted
- North Ridgeville
- Northfield
- Norwalk
- Olmsted Township
- Ostrander
- Oxford
- Perrysburg
- Port Clinton
- Powell
- Ravenna
- Sandusky
- Sidney
- South Euclid
- South Vienna
- Sylvania
- Tallmadge
- Troy
- Uniontown
- Upper Sandusky
- Vermilion
- Wadsworth
- Walton Hills
- Warrensville Heights
- Waverly
- Wilmington
- Wooster
- Zanesfield
Featured BJJ gyms in Ohio
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Ohio ranking →
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Bendu Academy - MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling
5 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Limitless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness - Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling & MMA.
4.9 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Powell MMA and Fitness (Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Wrestling)
5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
More ways to train in Ohio
- Best BJJ gyms in Ohio — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 96 beginner-friendly gyms in Ohio, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 130 gyms in Ohio with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 69 gyms in Ohio offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 23 gyms in Ohio with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Ohio
- 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu locations in Ohio
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BJJ programs in Ohio
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Ohio
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Ohio gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Ohio: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Ohio?
- Our directory lists 159 BJJ gyms across 105 cities in Ohio. The cities with the most are Cincinnati (8), Dayton (6), Toledo (5).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Ohio?
- Most Ohio gyms don't post prices online. Across BJJ gyms in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$120 (median around $70). BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Ohio?
- Yes — 69 gyms in Ohio advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Ohio?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 96 Ohio gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 130 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.