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BJJ Classes in Dayton, OH

Dayton has 6 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

1753 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

2050 S Alex Rd, Dayton, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Dayton Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

1755 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersstrong technique & fundamentalsgreat workout & conditioning

Dayton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

1753 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 6+

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated no-ego, friendly academywelcoming to women

Iron Wolf Grappling Club

5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

1900 E 2nd St #2, Dayton, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $25/mo Ages 5–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

ILIMITADAS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

500 E Main St, Dayton, OH

BJJ gym No-gi Competition team Affiliated

Good to know in Dayton

1 of the 6 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts, Dayton Muay Thai, Dayton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Iron Wolf Grappling Club, and 1 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Dayton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

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New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Dayton

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Dayton: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Dayton?
A few Dayton gyms list a membership around $25/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Dayton gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 6 gyms in Dayton advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dayton Muay Thai, Dayton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Dayton?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Dayton gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Dayton?
Yes — 5 Dayton gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 5. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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