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Rival Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Springfield, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rivaljiu-jitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (937) 631-3755
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can walk in your first time and immediately feel like part of the group which was awesome being my first time in any kind of martial art.”
“The environment is very kid-friendly, supportive, and inclusive, making it a great place for families and beginners alike.”
“Even his fighters carry the same energy, and demeanor.”
“This is the premier place in Clark county of you want to learn to protect yourself and others or if you just want to train for sport or competition.”
Other martial arts here
“I dropped in at Rival Jiu Jitsu while I was in town and had an awesome experience.”
“My son has been in karate for 4 years and it really has been the best!”
What members say
“Justin is an amazing instructor, does a great job of making it fun for kids and explaining things in a way that’s easy for them to understand.”
“Rival has experienced instructors and a broad student base from beginners to professionals.”
“The environment is very kid-friendly, supportive, and inclusive, making it a great place for families and beginners alike.”
“Great class and great general safety and defense techniques.”
“This is the premier place in Clark county of you want to learn to protect yourself and others or if you just want to train for sport or competition.”
From the reviews
Absolutely amazing! Started about 2 months ago with my daughter in the family class and it’s been the best time. Justin is an amazing instructor, does a great job of making it fun for kids and explaining things in a way that’s easy for them to understand.
Signed up for the Muay Thai classes, and since day 1 I’m ready for Tuesdays and Thursdays to hurry up and come around. Coach Carver is a real coach, he gets personal with training, and studies each 1 of us. Even his fighters carry the same energy, and demeanor.
I was visiting from out of town and dropped in for a class. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everyone at the gym was incredibly welcoming and friendly from the moment I walked in. The instruction was top-notch, and the atmosphere was both respectful and laid-back.
I dropped in at Rival Jiu Jitsu while I was in town and had an awesome experience. Justin, the owner and head coach, was incredibly welcoming. All the training partners were helpful, and super friendly. The vibe throughout the entire facility was positive, professional, and made me feel right at home.
New to muay thai? Start at Rival Jiu-Jitsu
Rival Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Rival Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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