North Olmsted · Ohio

Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate

IndependentEst. 1990

28951 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

4.848 reviews · via Google

About Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate

Powers Martial Arts Academy in North Olmsted, OH teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Isshin-ryu Karate and Muay Thai under the motto "1% Better Each Day". It is a Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association affiliate, run by husband-and-wife head instructors Ed Powers (8th degree Isshin-ryu black belt, 3rd degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Pedro Sauer and Tony Rinaldi) and Melissa Powers (7th degree Isshin-ryu, BJJ black belt), who together developed a therapeutic martial arts program for autistic and special needs students. The school takes children from age 3 and is also a We Defy Foundation partner for disabled veterans.

Pricing

Memberships

Back to School Training SpecialSold through the site's own online store: a two-month promotional membership giving access to the Isshinryu Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Tiny Tigers programs, uniform included. New students only; returning students or anyone who has already bought a trial is excluded.

$99

Trial class

No free trial is advertised; the entry offer is the paid $99 two-month Back to School Training Special. A separate Tiny Tigers Back to School Training Special (two months plus uniform) is listed in the store with no price shown.

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Women's
Judo
Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

5:45 PM

Tiny Tigers (Gi)

6:30 PM

Advanced Kids BJJ (Gi)

6:30 PM

Adult BJJ Drilling (Gi)

7:15 PM

Adult BJJ (No Gi)

Mon

5:45 PM

Tiny Tigers (Gi)

6:30 PM

Advanced Kids BJJ (Gi)

6:30 PM

Adult BJJ Drilling (Gi)

7:15 PM

Adult BJJ (No Gi)

Tue

8:00 AM

Adult Morning BJJ (Gi)

6:00 PM

Karate (Adults & Kids)

6:45 PM

Kids BJJ (Gi)

7:30 PM

Adult BJJ (Gi)

8:30 PM

Muay Thai

Wed

5:45 PM

Karate (Kids & Adult)

5:45 PM

Tiny Tigers (Gi)

6:30 PM

Kids BJJ (Gi)

6:30 PM

Adult BJJ Fundamentals (Gi)

7:15 PM

Adult Advanced BJJ (Gi)

Thu

8:00 AM

Adult Morning BJJ (Gi)

6:00 PM

Karate (Kids & Adult)

6:45 PM

Kids BJJ (Gi)

7:30 PM

Adult BJJ (Gi)

8:30 PM

Muay Thai

Fri

—

Sat

—

Sun

—

Instructors

Ed PowersBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Pedro Sauer → Tony Rinaldi

Melissa PowersBlack Belt

instructor and co-owner; therapeutic martial arts program

"Big" Mike BirtBlack Belt

BJJ instructor

Lineage: Ed Powers

Skyler PankratzBlack Belt

BJJ instructor

Lineage: Ed Powers

Nate VazquezBrown Belt

BJJ & Muay Thai instructor

Sam SwaffieldPurple Belt

instructor

Anthony "Tex" LiconPurple Belt

instructor

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate?+

The head instructor is Ed Powers, a black belt with lineage through Pedro Sauer, Tony Rinaldi.

Does Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate have open mat?+

Yes, Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.