Jerry Caylor

“Gracie Ohio is a fantastic academy with top notch coaches and training partners. I have been training here for close to three years after a decade at another school in the area. I did not know what to expect or even sure I would last. But my fears and lack of comfort was quickly eased. From the very beginning I was treated with respect and as a member of the team by coaches and training partners alike. I feel like I have gotten better since I began training here.

Gracie Ohio is a well-rounded academy that has something to offer to anyone looking to train Jiu-Jitsu. There is a strong emphasis on the self-defense aspect of the art but people who compete always do well due to the strong foundation instilled early on. I started bringing my son to the academy to the excellent kids program and my desire for him to learn how to defend himself.

I am glad that that I made the switch to Gracie Ohio. I look forward to the future of this academy. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to train or even get in shape.”

Justin Tullos

“Why do I train at Gracie Ohio? I train at Gracie ohio and have stayed at Gracie Ohio for one simple word family. From the time that I have walked in and from the time I leave every day after training the people here have treated me like family and I enjoy that. That’s the reason why I train at Gracie Ohio.”

Natalie Reed

“I first became interested in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu back in the early 1990s, while watching Royce Gracie fight in the UFC. It wasn’t until many years later when my brother started training that I started looking around for an academy. Right around this same time, I began seeing a chiropractor, Dr. Jeff Hudson. I didn’t know who he was at the time, but the conversation eventually turned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and I soon realized I was asking advice from the perfect person. He gently suggested Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy and told me he felt that I would really love Robin. I started my journey in July of 2019, and haven’t looked back.

Through this academy, I have interacted with some of the most genuine, interesting, and kind humans I’ve ever met. If you are considering BJJ, or perhaps decided to train but you haven’t chosen an academy, pay this school a visit.
In my short experience so far, this team will build you up, encourage you to grow, and push when you need it. This academy doesn’t force or push competition, but many students compete and the support is definitely there if that is of interest to you! The instructors here at Gracie are skilled, experienced, and passionate about the art.

I have two daughters, ages 7 and 10, that started training this spring, and I can’t wait to watch them grow. My journey in this art is still just beginning and I’m so proud to call Gracie Ohio my home.”