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Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

A profile of Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy — a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school in Westerville, OH with lineage tracing to Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie.

Last verified from public sources on 2026-06-01. First-person visit notes coming after I roll there.

Address
285 N Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone
(614) 890-2340
Website
http://www.gracieohio.com/
Class schedule
https://www.gracieohio.com/schedule
Programs
  • · Kids program
  • · Private lessons
  • · Competition team
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What to expect at Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

The Gracie family of curricula is the source of modern BJJ. Expect a self-defense-aware fundamentals progression, structured technique blocks, and a heavier emphasis on positional survival than competition gyms apply.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie. Knowing the lineage matters more than people admit — it shapes how techniques get taught, which submissions get emphasized, and which competition rulesets the room respects.

Family-friendly? Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs a kids program. From a parent's perspective: ask about age brackets, instructor:student ratio, and whether the kids class is taught by the head coach or an assistant.

Privates: Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers private lessons publicly. For people who started BJJ later in life with chronic neck/back issues, a single private with the head coach is often the most efficient way to figure out if a gym fits before committing to a membership.

A note on this profile

This page is a public-source profile of Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy. I haven't visited yet — when I do, this page will be updated with first-person notes on the roll, the room, the coaching style, the kids program (one of my kids may come along when we start scouting where they'll begin), and the drop-in process. If you're reading this and you run Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy, I'd love to coordinate a visit.

Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.

Common questions about Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

+Where is Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy located?

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy is at 285 N Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081.

+What's the phone number for Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

You can reach Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy at (614) 890-2340.

+What's the class schedule at Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy's schedule is published on their site (https://www.gracieohio.com/schedule). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.

+Does Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy take drop-ins?

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy doesn't publish a drop-in fee on its site. The polite move: email or call ahead, mention you're traveling, ask the rate. Most gyms in Austin land in the $30–$50 range.

+Does Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy have a kids BJJ program?

Yes — Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy's site references a kids program. Age brackets typically split 4–6 (movement-focused), 7–9 (real positions, strict tap protocol), and 10+ (closer to adult curriculum).

+Does Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy offer private lessons?

Yes — Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy references private lessons publicly. Privates are typically $80–$120/hour in the Austin market in 2026. They're worth it for late starters who can't compress fundamentals in group classes.

+What lineage is Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy?

Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy traces its BJJ lineage to Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie.

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Site quality audit — Gracie Ohio Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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Website
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Indexable pages
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Audit captured from public sources 2026-06-01. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.

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