13 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Columbus right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 448 ratings). The Top 3 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
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Kids jiu-jitsu in Columbus, OH: 8 academies teach children's BJJ, including 1 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 1 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Columbus gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
1 Columbus gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Columbus academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Columbus, OH: 7 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
7 Columbus gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ in Columbus, OH: 5 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
5 Columbus gyms list no-gi on the schedule. No-gi nights vary, so confirm the timetable with the gym before you head in.
Columbus has 13 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 8 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 448 total ratings across 13 reviewed academies. Membership averages $153/mo and drop-ins about $20 across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 7 gyms run a public open mat; 6 are members-only. Most reviewed: Ronin Training Center (129 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
By the JJA Score, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu - Newark ranks #1 in Columbus for 2026 (5.0 stars across 74 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 3 Columbus gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $153 a month and drop-ins about $20. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
13 gyms listed. 8 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Columbus BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Most Columbus BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Yes. Most Columbus BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
4.9 out of 5, based on 13 rated academies.