Grove City · Ohio

Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4070 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

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About Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA and kids' martial arts in Grove City, southwest of Columbus, Ohio. It is owned by 3rd-degree black belt Dave Freetage and has promoted eleven of its own black belts since 2012, with a coaching bench of seven black belts, six brown belts and a purple belt supporting classes. Alongside the regular timetable it runs members-only open mats twice a day on Mondays and Wednesdays and The Legion Project, a free Saturday class for first responders, active military and veterans.

Pricing

Memberships

1 AdultListed under '2025-26 PRICING TIERS' on the memberships page; the page prints the figures without a billing period, and monthly is inferred from the ZenPlanner membership framing.

$95/mo

Programs & discounts

1 Kid (13 and under)Kids

$80/mo

1 Kid, 1 AdultFamily · Household rate covering two people.

$170/mo

2 AdultsFamily · Household rate covering two people; audience recorded as family rather than adult so it does not distort the single-adult price range.

$180/mo

2 KidsFamily

$150/mo

3 Family membersFamily · Family rates require immediate family in the same household; proof may be required.

$240/mo

4 Family MembersFamily

$320/mo

Trial class

Every prospective member gets a free week of classes and may attend any BJJ or striking class during it; loaner gloves and shin guards are provided for Muay Thai and MMA trials. New students may not start their free week on a Saturday, because the Saturday format differs from normal classes.

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
MMA
Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →

10:00 AM

Adult No Gi

4:00 PM

Kids BJJ

5:00 PM

Members Only Open Mat

6:00 PM

Adult BJJ Instruction

6:45 PM

Members Only Open Mat

7:30 PM

Adult Muay Thai

Mon

10:00 AM

Adult No Gi

4:00 PM

Kids BJJ

5:00 PM

Members Only Open Mat

6:00 PM

Adult BJJ Instruction

6:45 PM

Members Only Open Mat

7:30 PM

Adult Muay Thai

Tue

10:00 AM

Adult BJJ

5:00 PM

Kids Muay Thai

6:00 PM

Kids BJJ

7:10 PM

Adult No Gi (Front Room)

7:10 PM

MMA (Back Room)

Wed

10:00 AM

Adult No Gi

4:00 PM

Kids BJJ

5:00 PM

Members Only Open Mat

6:00 PM

Adult BJJ Instruction

6:45 PM

Members Only Open Mat

7:30 PM

Adult Muay Thai

Thu

10:00 AM

Adult BJJ

5:00 PM

Kids Muay Thai

6:00 PM

Kids BJJ

7:10 PM

Adult No Gi (Front Room)

7:10 PM

MMA (Back Room)

Fri

6:00 PM

Boxing

Sat

9:00 AM

Kids No Gi

10:00 AM

Adult BJJ

11:00 AM

The Legion Project (first responders, Active Military/Vets, free)

Sun

10:00 AM

BJJ Fundamentals

Instructors

Dave FreetageBlack Belt

Head Instructor

Tim DavisBlack Belt

Lead instructor; 2nd-degree black belt

Brett BoggsBlack Belt

Lead instructor

Michael ArrietaBlack Belt

Instructor

Wendy KuhnBlack Belt

Instructor

Dave EmmonsBlack Belt

Instructor

Zak EdwardsBlack Belt

Instructor

Amanda PurdinBrown Belt

Instructor

Karlie JonesBrown Belt

Instructor; also handles membership-tier changes

Josiah HarrellBrown Belt

Instructor

Justin SextonBrown Belt

Instructor

Nathan MillerBrown Belt

Instructor

Danielle SabatinoBrown Belt

Instructor

Mike StonePurple Belt

Instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy cost?+

Monthly membership at Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy ranges $95 per month.

Does Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy?+

The head instructor is Dave Freetage, a black belt.

Does Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy have open mat?+

Yes, Grove City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.