Great school for beginners and experienced grapplers. Friendly atmosphere and professional way of…read moreteaching on any level. Nice locker room and clean bathroom.

I started taking a jiu jitsu self defense course at CWRU with Mark Stefanac from Relson Gracie Jiu…read moreJitsu and, confession...I got totally hooked. Mark offered to let us try out some classes at his school in Willoughby and, from the very first time I went, I felt completely welcome and at home. The other students were happy to practice with me and to provide little bits of advice here and there so that I could learn without it seeming overwhelming. Saturday morning the school runs a women's self defense course, which is free and immensely practical. The beauty of jiu jitsu is that you don't have to be strong - you just have to be smart. This martial art (used by the Samurai and subsequently developed in Brazil by the Gracie brothers - very interesting history) uses leverage and physics so that 100lbs girl in our class was able to beat a 200lbs guy. What I really appreciate about Mark and Ron's school is how welcoming they are. They really care about making a difference in Cleveland through jiu jitsu. They have the free women's self defense course, a fantastic kids program, and they are building a brand new facility so that their regular students will have more space to practice, locker rooms, an area where their kids can play while they take classes, and so much more. If you are interested in trying a martial art, I definitely recommend trying jiu jitsu and, moreover, trying Mark and Ron's school because you can come here knowing that you will be able to learn and practice in a welcoming environment in which everyone is focused on learning *safely* rather than trying to prove that they know more than you. Very glad that I had the opportunity to train here for a few months before I go back to Buffalo and, because of this school, I will definitely be looking for a place to train in Buffalo.

Great gym for all ages. Our son (15) has trained here for 2 years in the adult class and has never…read morebeen treated with anything except respect and like an adult. The instructors are professional and accommodating to all. It's the best thing we've done for our son. Ignore the negative reviews from people with a personal axe to grind. The facility is clean and the mats are cleaned in between every class...maybe the reason they say they aren't is because they never stay to help like my teenage son does. And my son trains with many females there, and none if them are ever disrespected, it's not tolerated.

I have been training here for over 2 years and nothing but great things to say about GT BJJ!…read more Todd and Gregg are both excellent instructors who take the time to make sure you are learning correctly, and are always available to answer questions. There are opportunities to train 5 times a week which a lot of places don't offer. At GT BJJ there are: no complicated contracts, no specific gi requirements, no paying for belt testing, and the instructors roll with all students. I highly recommend stopping in and giving it a try, all are welcome!

Coach Shannon is super impressive. He taught my daughter her first lesson with empathy and grace…read moreeven though she was initially scared to be on the mat. By the end of the lesson she was having the time of her life and committed to train on a regular basis.

I have been attending True Arts open mats the last couple of weeks. I can say I am really impressed…read moreon the professionalism and knowledge of the True Art team. If you are looking for an great traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu work out, look not further. I highly recommend a visit!!

I brought the Groupon so that my boys could try the class and see if they liked it. We just…read morefinished the second week of a 6 week trial program and my children enjoy it immensely. My youngest son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and he has trouble staying focused on one task and also behavioral issues. In the short amount of time that he has taken the class, I have seen him get excited about going to class and also seen him actually focus on instruction and behave. He is being taught self esteem, team work, encouragement, self discipline, physical fitness, respect, and of course, martial arts all at once. It is always clean and no foul odors that one might expect. The cost after the promo ends is not bad once I break it down to a per class price and I will have to cut costs in my life to afford this for both children. I highly suggest this establishment.

The same thing happened to me as others have mentioned in their reviews. Someone at this company…read moretried to charge $1000 on my stolen credit card manually today. I would definitely steer clear of this crooked establishment.

I have been training here for 3+ years now and can't recommend this school enough. Joe and Lisa…read morehave created a great BJJ academy with top notch teaching and a welcoming atmosphere. There are 15 opportunities for adults to attend class with just about as many chances for open mat. Many kids classes available as well. There's a number of schools within 30 minutes of North Canton, but there's no other I'd rather be a part of.

From the owner: Authentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu and practical self defense in North Canton. Offering classes for…read morechildren and adults.

East Coast Martial Arts has a program for everyone. BJJ, Karate, Muai Thai/Kick Boxing, MMAFit,…read moreect. Excellent staff!

I train at another gym about 45 minutes away from Team East Coast but frequently attend open mats…read moreand other events at Team East Coast. The training environment I've seen at East Coast is truly remarkable, I highly recommend checking this place out if you want some of the best jiu-jitsu in the area.

The instructors are great.. came here to get some training in while we were in Cleveland for work…read moreand couldn't have been received more graciously by the guys there.. top notch instructors top notch facility and a good group of students.. def doing it right! Next time we're in town def comin back..

Awesome gym! Great group of guys.. instruction was top notch and the class was fun and very well…read morerun! Looking forward to coming back!

Highly recommended Stout PGH-North Zelienople! The Coaches and staff are professional, very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. My Child is in the youth program and loves going.

Stout PGH at Zelienople is great gym. Professional and knowledgeable instructors. It is a big gym,…read morethat's always clean. It is a great place where everyday is a learning and fun experience.