BJJ Academies in Ohio.

Ohio's BJJ scene runs across Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

In the Cleveland metro, Hurricane Jiu Jitsu is described as Cleveland's premier BJJ academy. The Cleveland Institute of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CIOBJJ) is among the city's longest-trusted academies. Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu serves Northeast Ohio with kids and adult classes. 1-Up Jiu Jitsu is one of the longest-running BJJ schools on Cleveland's west side. Black Lotus BJJ Academy operates in Fairview Park, 15 minutes west of downtown Cleveland.

In Columbus, Mat Lab BJJ runs novice-through-advanced training. Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Ohio carries the Relson Gracie lineage in the state.