Your first class is on us.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults, women, teens and kids in Columbus, Ohio. Pick a beginner class on the schedule, come 15 minutes early, and we’ll lend you a gi.
Who’s training?
Everyone starts somewhere different. Pick who’s training and the schedule shows only their classes.
Adults
Fundamentals, Gi and No-Gi, six days a week. Most adults start between 25 and 45, many without any sports background.
Women
A women-only class on Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, taught by a black belt. Women train in every other class too.
Teens 13–17
Two evening classes a week with a coach on every pair. Teens 16 and up can also join Fundamentals.
Kids 4–12
Little Grapplers for ages 4 to 7, Kids for 8 to 12. After school Monday to Friday, plus Saturday morning.
How your first class works
1
Pick a class.
Any class marked Beginner friendly works. Tap it on the schedule and choose Try this class free.
2
Tell us you’re coming.
Fill in the short form. We reply within a day, usually sooner.
3
Arrive 15 minutes early.
We’ll show you the changing rooms, lend you a gi and introduce you to your partner.
4
Train, then decide.
No sales pitch on the mat. We’ll talk memberships only if you ask.
This week on the mat
Tap a class to add it to your calendar or try it free. Times are Eastern Time.
Coaches
Every class is taught by a coach with at least a purple belt. Dani has run the academy since 2014.
Membership
Month to month, no sign-up fee. Your first class is free.
Kids & Teens
$129
/month
Every class in your child’s age group: Little Grapplers, Kids or Teens. Loaner gi for the first class.
Twice a week
$139
/month
Any two adult classes a week, including Women’s and open mat.
Unlimited
Most members choose this
$179
/month
Every adult class, every day. Includes the competition team by invite.
What members say
“I was 41 and hadn’t played a sport since high school. Ten months in, I still look forward to every Fundamentals class.”
Rob K.
White belt, member since 2025
“The women’s class got me through my first year. Now I train in the mixed classes most nights.”
Alicia M.
Blue belt
“Our son used to hide behind us at birthday parties. After a year with Tomás he asks to go to class.”
Priya and Sam D.
Parents of an 8-year-old
Questions
Anything else? Call the front desk at (614) 555-0142, or come and watch a class from the bench.
Do I need to be in shape to start?
No. Fundamentals is built for people who are starting from zero, and you can sit out any round. Most people get fit from training, not before it.
What should I bring to my first class?
A T-shirt to wear under the gi, water and flip-flops for off the mat. We lend you a gi. For No-Gi, bring a rash guard or fitted T-shirt and shorts without pockets.
Is jiu-jitsu safe?
It’s a contact sport, so bumps happen. But there are no strikes, and you can stop any position by tapping. Coaches watch every round, and new members don’t spar for their first four weeks.
When can I start sparring?
After four weeks of Fundamentals, when you know the basic positions. Before that, you’ll do positional rounds with light resistance.
Can I watch a class first?
Yes. Sit on the bench by the front desk for any class, no need to book.
Come try a class this week.
Pick a beginner class, tell us you’re coming, and we’ll have a gi ready in your size.
Northgate Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian jiu-jitsu for adults, women, teens and kids in Columbus, Ohio.