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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu · Centerville, OH

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

A profile of Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu school in Centerville, OH with lineage tracing to Carlos Gracie Sr. → Helio Gracie. 5★ across 52 public Google reviews.

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

Address
101 E Alex Bell Rd #140, Centerville, OH 45459
Phone
(937) 503-7005
Website
http://www.somajj.com/
Class schedule
https://www.somajj.com/#
Programs
  • · Private lessons
  • · Competition team
Google rating
5★ · 52 reviews
Social
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What to expect at Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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.

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Privates: Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 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 Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I'd love to coordinate a visit.

Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.

Common questions about Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

+Where is Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located?

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is at 101 E Alex Bell Rd #140, Centerville, OH 45459.

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

You can reach Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at (937) 503-7005.

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

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

+Does Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu take drop-ins?

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offer private lessons?

Yes — Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

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

+What's Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's Google rating?

Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has a 5-star average across 52 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-06-01 15:31:28).

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Site quality audit — Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

A practical look at how Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's online presence stacks up. Useful if you're a coach reading this and wondering where to spend a Sunday afternoon improving the site, or a visitor trying to gauge how recently the school is paying attention to its public face.

Website
www.somajj.com HTTPS ✓
Platform
gymdesk
Indexable pages
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Structured data
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Google Business Profile
5★ · 52 reviews
Booking platform
gymdesk

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

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