Findlay Jiu-Jitsu Academy

“Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone - Right here in Findlay, Ohio.”

From kids learning confidence to adults finding their groove—we offer modern, family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming environment.

FJJA’s Mission:

Strengthen our community and the people within through the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

FJJA’s Core Values:

A Belief in People: Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone and everyone has their own journey

Accepting Change: Jiu-Jitsu is a science that constantly evolves

Commitment to Growth: We always strive to be better physically and mentally

Being Humble: Jiu-Jitsu will always push us to be humble through learning and hard work

Develop Relationships: Jiu-Jitsu helps build strong bonds within communities

Our Vision:

FJJA strives to become the premiere Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy within the Midwest and carry the mantle of spreading the art and philosophy of BJJ to help people better themselves.

Contact us to start your journey!

We have AC in our gym. This is important if you’re going to roll with a few of the people in this picture. 😅🥵😀 Early summer training! #findlay #jiujitsu
We have AC in our gym. This is important if you’re going to roll with a few of the people in this picture. 😅🥵😀 Early summer training! #findlay #jiujitsu
Registration is open on SmoothComp for the Buckeye State Grappling Championships! We’d like to take a big team to this tournament. Anyone interested in competing is encouraged to sign up. Let us know if you have any questions!
Registration is open on SmoothComp for the Buckeye State Grappling Championships! We’d like to take a big team to this tournament. Anyone interested in competing is encouraged to sign up. Let us know if you have any questions!
Congrats to @sterhelio and everyone who was promoted this weekend! #bjj #jiujitsu #findlay #blackbelt #midwestbjj
Congrats to @sterhelio and everyone who was promoted this weekend! #bjj #jiujitsu #findlay #blackbelt #midwestbjj
This weekend we had the privilege to host a promotions ceremony for Coach Sterling Helms receiving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt! Coach Sterling has been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and has been an FJJA instructor for 4 years as well!
This weekend we had the privilege to host a promotions ceremony for Coach Sterling Helms receiving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt! Coach Sterling has been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and has been an FJJA instructor for 4 years as well! Our academy was proud to promote Coach Sterling and multiple others to their colored belt ranks, and a few stripes as well! #bjj #jiujitsu #findlay #blackbelt #MidwestBJJ
Reminders for Saturday, May 30th!! We will hold our promotion ceremony for Sterling’s black belt at 12:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend if they’re able! This will be followed by an open mat. Striking class will be at 10:45am. Our
Reminders for Saturday, May 30th!! We will hold our promotion ceremony for Sterling’s black belt at 12:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend if they’re able! This will be followed by an open mat. Striking class will be at 10:45am. Our 11:00am Adult BJJ class is cancelled. Let’s pack the mats to show support and congratulate Sterling on this huge achievement!
Memorial Weekend Schedule at FJJA! Fri. 5/22: Normal classes Sat. 5/23: NO Striking class @ 10:00am; Normal class at 11:00am Sun. 5/24: Open mat @ 11:00am Mon. 5/25: Open mat @ 11:00am; NO evening classes Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
Memorial Weekend Schedule at FJJA! Fri. 5/22: Normal classes Sat. 5/23: NO Striking class @ 10:00am; Normal class at 11:00am Sun. 5/24: Open mat @ 11:00am Mon. 5/25: Open mat @ 11:00am; NO evening classes Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
Reminder: Kids’ classes are canceled for this evening! Our 7:00pm adult class will remain as scheduled.
Reminder: Kids’ classes are canceled for this evening! Our 7:00pm adult class will remain as scheduled.
Coach Sterling is getting his BLACK BELT! Mark your calendars (if you haven’t already) for Saturday, May 30th. We will hold our spring promotions at 12:00pm; an open mat and lunch will follow! Let’s pack the mats in support of Sterling&rs
Coach Sterling is getting his BLACK BELT! Mark your calendars (if you haven’t already) for Saturday, May 30th. We will hold our spring promotions at 12:00pm; an open mat and lunch will follow! Let’s pack the mats in support of Sterling’s achievement!
KIDS’ CLASS UPDATE! Our 5:00 and 6:00 Kids’ classes on Wednesday, May 20th are cancelled. Also a reminder that we will not have any classes at the academy on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day).
KIDS’ CLASS UPDATE! Our 5:00 and 6:00 Kids’ classes on Wednesday, May 20th are cancelled. Also a reminder that we will not have any classes at the academy on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day).
Congratulations to Ben, Amy, and Rodney on their performances yesterday at the IBJJF Columbus Open! Ben earned gold in his division, Amy earned silver in her division and silver in the open, and Rodney earned bronze in the open. Competition is tough,
Congratulations to Ben, Amy, and Rodney on their performances yesterday at the IBJJF Columbus Open! Ben earned gold in his division, Amy earned silver in her division and silver in the open, and Rodney earned bronze in the open. Competition is tough, and we’re always proud of our students for getting out there and doing it! #bjj #jiujitsu #findlay #FJJA #findlayjiujitsu
We have AC in our gym. This is important if you’re going to roll with a few of the people in this picture. 😅🥵😀 Early summer training! #findlay #jiujitsu Registration is open on SmoothComp for the Buckeye State Grappling Championships! We’d like to take a big team to this tournament. Anyone interested in competing is encouraged to sign up. Let us know if you have any questions! Congrats to @sterhelio and everyone who was promoted this weekend! #bjj #jiujitsu #findlay #blackbelt #midwestbjj This weekend we had the privilege to host a promotions ceremony for Coach Sterling Helms receiving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt! Coach Sterling has been training Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and has been an FJJA instructor for 4 years as well! Reminders for Saturday, May 30th!! We will hold our promotion ceremony for Sterling’s black belt at 12:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend if they’re able! This will be followed by an open mat. Striking class will be at 10:45am. Our Memorial Weekend Schedule at FJJA! Fri. 5/22: Normal classes Sat. 5/23: NO Striking class @ 10:00am; Normal class at 11:00am Sun. 5/24: Open mat @ 11:00am Mon. 5/25: Open mat @ 11:00am; NO evening classes Have a safe and fun holiday weekend! Reminder: Kids’ classes are canceled for this evening! Our 7:00pm adult class will remain as scheduled. Coach Sterling is getting his BLACK BELT! Mark your calendars (if you haven’t already) for Saturday, May 30th. We will hold our spring promotions at 12:00pm; an open mat and lunch will follow! Let’s pack the mats in support of Sterling&rs KIDS’ CLASS UPDATE! Our 5:00 and 6:00 Kids’ classes on Wednesday, May 20th are cancelled. Also a reminder that we will not have any classes at the academy on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day). Congratulations to Ben, Amy, and Rodney on their performances yesterday at the IBJJF Columbus Open! Ben earned gold in his division, Amy earned silver in her division and silver in the open, and Rodney earned bronze in the open. Competition is tough,