BJJ Classes in Toledo, OH
Toledo has 5 BJJ gyms — including 4 with a free trial, 4 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.
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Gracie Bay View
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Good to know in Toledo
3 of the 5 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 Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Bay View and Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center.
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
- Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (120)
- Gracie Bay View ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
- Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (120)
- Gracie Bay View ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
Kids & teen BJJ in Toledo
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.
- Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (122)
- Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 5 (120)
- Gracie Bay View ★★★★★ 4.9 (66)
BJJ in Toledo: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Toledo?
- Most Toledo gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Toledo gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 5 gyms in Toledo advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy, Gracie Bay View. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Toledo?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Toledo 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 Toledo?
- Yes — 5 Toledo gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.