[Photo: William "Eddie" Morrow]
Black Belt · Founder
William "Eddie" Morrow
Eddie has trained and competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2006. His passion for the art led him to open the first Jiu Jitsu academy in Mercer County.
Mercer County's first Jiu Jitsu academy
Life is short.
Train hard.
Black belt-led Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi grappling and wrestling in downtown Celina. A safe, family-friendly mat for every age and every experience level — including your very first class.
13 classes a week
Kids program available All levels welcome
Celina, OH
[Photo: live roll on the mats]
New here? Start in 3 steps
Your first week is on us
Everything is handled online. Create your account, sign your waiver and reserve your spot from your phone.
01
Create your free account
Add yourself and any kids, then sign the waiver on your phone. Takes about two minutes.
Sign up now →02
Book your first class
Pick any class from the live schedule and reserve your spot.
See open classes →03
Show up & train
Check in on the tablet at the front door. Our coaches will walk you through everything.
What to bring →Programs
Something for every grappler
[Photo: Morning BJJ]
Morning BJJ
Train before work. Five early sessions a week for busy schedules and shift workers.
Mon & Tue & Wed & Thu & Fri 5:30 AM
[Photo: No-Gi Grappling]
No-Gi Grappling
Fast-paced submission grappling in a rash guard and shorts, with wrestling mixed in.
Mon & Wed 6:30 PM
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Kids BJJ
KidsConfidence, discipline, fitness and real self-defense in a safe, supervised class. Ages 4–15.
Tue & Thu 5:30 PM
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Gi Jiu Jitsu
Traditional BJJ in the kimono — grips, guards, sweeps and submissions built on leverage, not size.
Tue & Thu 6:30 PM · Sat 10:00 AM
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Open Mat
Roll, drill and ask questions. All levels and affiliates welcome.
Sat 11:00 AM
Weekly schedule
Find your class
Monday
5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Morning BJJ
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
No-Gi Grappling
Tuesday
5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Morning BJJ
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids BJJ
Kids
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gi Jiu Jitsu
Wednesday
5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Morning BJJ
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
No-Gi Grappling
Thursday
5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Morning BJJ
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kids BJJ
Kids
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gi Jiu Jitsu
Friday
5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Morning BJJ
Saturday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Gi Jiu Jitsu
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open Mat
Closures and schedule changes are always shown on the live booking page.
Reserve a Spot
Memberships
Simple pricing
Start with a free week. Ask us at the front desk about switching to a membership.
Civil Service / Military
Unlimited access to all classes.
$80/month
Drop-in
Visiting? Train all day.
$25/day
Ares Team Affiliates
1-day drop-in, all classes.
Free
Coaches
Learn from people who live it
Community partner
Proud We Defy Foundation academy
We partner with the We Defy Foundation to help combat veterans with service-connected disabilities overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training. One year of paid training and two training uniforms included.
Book & cancel classes
Reserve your spot on the mat
Track attendance
See your classes and belt progress
Family accounts
Manage your kids from one login
Waivers online
Signed on your phone, stored safely
FAQ
Questions before your first class
I have never trained before. Can I start?
Absolutely. Our classes welcome every age and experience level. Use your free week to try every program — our coaches will help you through your first sessions.
What should I wear and bring?
For Gi classes, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi. For No-Gi, a rash guard and shorts or spats. Bring water and arrive about 10 minutes early. [Confirm with Eddie: are loaner gis available for trial students?]
How old do kids need to be?
Our Kids BJJ program is for ages 4 to 15. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15 PM.
How long is each class?
Classes run about an hour with at least 30 minutes of live rolling, so you get technique and real practice every session.
Do you offer military or first responder pricing?
Yes. Civil service and military members train unlimited for $80 per month. Combat veterans with service-connected disabilities can also apply for a year of paid training through our We Defy Foundation partnership.
I train at another Ares team academy. Can I drop in?
Yes — Ares team affiliates get a free 1-day drop-in to all classes. Other visitors can drop in for $25 per day.
How do I sign up and sign my waiver?
Everything happens online. Create your free account, add any kids, and sign the waiver on your phone. Then book classes from the schedule.