Great BJJ gym! I have not taken any other programs they offer, but the jiu-jitsu is a very good experience, all the beginner classes in the day or evening have great instructors. You don’t need anything your first time few times, just show up a little early and ask to start your free week trial. Just remember, no shoes on the mat, shoes on off the mat.

I’ve been doing jiu jitsu here for almost a month - and I’m obsessed with it. The trainers here are phenomenal. I just wish that the classes were longer. 👍🏻🥋

No other place I rather train.With more and more contact sports gyms opening in the area its important to have a clear idea on what kind of training you are looking for.The environment is competition focus with room for the enthusiasts but beware of other gyms where the teachers/trainers are overweight and not competitive individuals.No matter the discipline you will find encouraging, challenging and yet very fun classes.

PROS:High quality training! (All of the coaches are very experienced in their respective craft and are great at taking their time with beginners)Welcoming staff and class culture.Big facility, unlike most of the cramped fight gyms nearby.CONS:Mysterious pricing structure. (You take your free week then have a 1 on 1 with the manager to determine the price of your package. What?)Hours that cater to college kids. (A lot of gyms that target working adults will have classes on weekends and early AM open gym hours. Instead, Its a race to make it to my 6pm classes on weekday nights. I would rather do open gyms when it is convenient throughout the week, and do classes on the weekend.)

Let me start by saying, this review comes from an actual boxer. Not just someone who works out, etc. If i could give it 0 stars, I would. But thats not an option. After having trained there for 2-3 months with minimal issues, suddenly, 1 by 1, problems started to pop up. First it was I couldnt use my speed rope in the boxing ring because it was annoying, then it came I wasnt allowed to wear my boxing boots on the mats because itll make them dirty. Keep in mind, EVERYWHERE AND EVERYTHING has mats under it/them. The bags, where the weights are, everywhere. So I bought a new pair of boxing boots solely to wear at ronin only. THEN I was told I couldnt wear my boxing boots in the mats period. Essentially, the only place I could work out, was behind the front desk. And due to length restrictions I only mentioned the biggest problems (as there we a plethora of others). But, I will be honest. If youre looking to take up or practice BJJ. Ronin will be great if not fantastic for you. However if youre a boxer... dont even waste your breath or energy, time or money. And be aware of their one month caveman cancelation policy, as it was pretty convenient timing when they essentially told me I cant train there anymore, but still had to pay 2 additional months worth. Ive never left a review this negative, because Ive never been mistreated, disrespected, or had such a terrible and thoroughly unprofessional experience at ANY business , let alone a gym. (Like being told I cant do cardio because its annoying). All of it left me totally blown away, (and not in a good way). Like I said, if I could give it 0 stars, I would. So unless youre a BJJ fanatic, please learn from my mistakes, and stay away. Way away.

I had to edit my review after reading some of the 1-4 star reviews. Please ignore the haters. The only bad thing you could really say about Ronin Training Center is that the parking does get packed in the evenings, but what does that tell you about how great it is? The instructors prioritize on making a safe, constructive environment. I wake up looking forward to going to THIS gym multiple times a day. They give you a 7 day free trial for goodness sake. The price is great for what you get. You’ll feel like a better person every time you walk out of those doors guaranteed!!

The instructors are top notch and the community strives to make everyone better. I couldnt have asked for a better experience!

Been a part of the MMA program for a bit now and have fought all my MMA fights from this gym. This is by far the best gym to be at. The coaching is second to none from beginner classes to advanced. This place has everything you need. You have the ability to train with and learn from the top professional athletes Ohio has to offer. Ive had nothing but a positive experience at Ronin.

Ive been training at Ronin for a few months now and Im absolutely addicted to it. Im studying BJJ and Muay Thai, and I occasionally get a workout in there. Ive also started my older son in kids BJJ. I wanted to wait a few months before I reviewed. Below are a few high points of my experience at Ronin in no particular rank order.1. Family atmosphere. Everyone there is welcoming and warm. Ive been utterly shocked at how helpful and friendly everyone is, from the staff and trainers, to my fellow students. Its a tough thing to walk into a legit fight gym for the first time. Its also extremely humbling. My experience at Ronin so far in just a few short months has already positively impacted my mental health and the way I approach life. Its quite unbelievable.2. World class instruction. BJJ is where I spend the most time. How truly lucky is Columbus, OH to have Vitor Oliveira, a world champion Jiu Jitsu competitor, teaching here? Vitor is a machine on the mats in competition and has dedicated his life to Jiu Jitsu. But hes also a fantastic coach. However, the culture he has instilled is what stands out to me the most. A fish out of water if what it feels like the first class you attend, but every single student of his has been welcoming to me, non-judgemental and extremely helpful. Everyone is truly interested in each others progression. Laurah Hallock, who manages the gym, is the only female black belt in Columbus, and she is also a fantastic instructor. For women considering BJJ, they have a womens only class once per week and the other classes are coed. BJJ is the ultimate equalizer to strength, so women considering self defense should consider it first and foremost before anything else.For Muay Thai, Aaron Boggs class has the same feel. Aaron has a knack for instruction and hes also serious about his students progress. He made me feel comfortable within 10 seconds of my first class. Id love to have more time for Muay Thai. The same culture is prevalent in his class.3. Kids BJJ. Ive started my older son in kids BJJ and the instruction and class format for the little ones is perfect. If you want your kids to learn discipline, patience, impulse control and be able to truly defend themselves in this crazy world, look no further than Jiu Jitsu. They sort the class by age group, so the little ones dont get mixed in with the bigger kids. Sarah, Des, Sal and others do a great job keeping it fun with games and drills that develop important skills and knowledge at the same time.Theyre putting in showers right now which is a bonus. They also have a weight training area, a boxing ring and an MMA ring. Boxing classes, Judo, Yoga, Kids Wrestling and a Ronin Fit class are also taught at Ronin.If you have any doubt about where the best train, visit Ronin and see for yourself.

Always remember the first rule of fight club.I will say I was planning my travels & its very disappointing that there didnt seem to be any comparable gyms across the nation for me to stop in on the way or switch to at destinations. Its kept me in Columbus tbh.

My son is 4yrs old just started jujitsu and honestly can not say enough good things about the instructors

Excellent gym; great instruction and very welcoming atmosphere. Biggest complaint I have is that for evening classes there is very limited parking which makes it tough to find a spot for your car near the gym if you like going during evening hours.

The best gym in central Ohio. Period. They have many types of classes available for Adults and Children with world class coaches. Everybody is very friendly and they are committed to help you reach your goals be it fitness, learning a new martial art or become the best fighter you can be. Anybody interested should try it, they have a free week to explore the different classes and facility.

My experience at Ronin Training Center has been overwhelmingly positive. I take BJJ and fitness classes, and have received top-notch instruction in both. ALL coaches and trainers are supportive and encouraging regardless of where you are in your fitness journey. I’ve been here for 3 years, and have seen this gym welcome and support people from all walks of life and help them grow as athletes. Management has always been great to work with and very professional. I found a second home here!!

Right.I have emailed this place 3 time and been ignored all 3 times.I have been to the club twice...and got totally ignored both times.The last time, I stood beside the mat for an hour and a half ... nothing.The person *in charge* looked me in my face, at least a half a dozen and, at one point,was walking in my general direction, made eye contact, and changed directions immediately.Being a life long martial artist who has ran clubs in 3 different countriesand trained with people from all over the world, I find this place to be a piss poor exampleof a martial arts club.It is the instructors DUTY to greet every stranger who walks in the door, even if it is just to makea brief introduction and a welcome.When you dont, you let a potential student walk out the door....and money.Bragging to a kid about *we only have world class instructors* is arrogance.World class only speaks for your accomplishments, personally.Your students speak for YOU.This place was highly recommended by a good friend.I do not, and will not, share his sentiment to anyone.And, neither will he.

I started out here bringing my kids to classes, and they liked it so much I decided to give it a try myself!! Very beginner friendly, and the coaches are happy to work with you. I was nervous to try combats sports as a female, but training here has really built up my confidence. Would recommend checking it out!

I signed up for my free week trial 5 days ago, and so far I really like this place. The facilities are well maintained, and every class Ive done has had a very friendly and helpful coach. Its been a while since Ive worked out consistently, but all the staff here are really happy to help me get back in the groove.

Best training center I have ever been too. They have tons of different types of classes for all levels. No matter what your goals are or your current fitness level. On top of that, everyone is very helpful.

Ronin is a great place to train at. I’ve been going there since 2012. The coaches are very knowledgeable and the class sizes are always a good amount of people so you’ll have many different people to train with. A great place for serious competitors or people just looking to come in and have fun.

Columbus ymca and community centers are much more worth your investment. These people wanted $200+ a month for 3 classes. Pathetically greedy.

I dont have any experince with this school but as 12 year practitioner of jiu jitsu the only thing i can say is a red flag os they do not allow no gi or open mat to everyone...you have to have 3 strips..this is a away to continue to take your money in hopes you stay long enough to buy that last strip or blue belt... Amd better assurance that the school has a win under there name there is a white belt division in all ibjjf tournaments..and its called open mat for a reason..the classes will benifits you if you put time in but if you roll challange your abilities and stay humble you can become much more..gracie ohio allows everyone to compeat roll do open mat and sit in with advanced classes, the potential there is great

Very good gym. If you are experienced or just starting martial arts, there is something for you to like here. Trainers and coach are good and care about your progress. Glad I found

Loved my experience at Ronin! The fitness classes are top notch, the facilities are always clean and the staff is wonderful! I would highly recommend this gym for some who is serious about getting in shape!!!

All of our instructors from our program train here under world class professors. We encourage all of our students to find a gym that best suits them, however, Ronin truly does have it all.

Came here to take a womens self defense seminar before I started college. Loved the gym and the instructors too. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn a new skill and have fun doing it.

This gym is incredible. I say that because it’s huge, it’s clean, it’s nice and it has tons of varying programs, From judo to BJJ, Mui Thai, boxing, wrestling, you name it they’ve got it here. This is probably the biggest MMA gym in Ohio and in surrounding states. The instructors are world class and by that I mean ranked in the top in the world. With that, they are still humble, courteous, polite and professional. I have five kids that have been going here for several years and I cannot think of any better role models in the entire country better than here at Ronan. Dr. K. J. Carder.

I visited from out of town and wanted to try a fitness class. Im pushing 50 and I have a few extra lbs to lose so I was nervous about working out in a group, but I ended up having a great workout. Laura was very knowlegable and helpful, and I didnt feel out of place at all. Would recommend the beginner class to anyone looking to get into fitness.

Really like the gym and the coaches. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Great place for fitness veterans or newbies, or those curious about trying a martial art.

I attended Muay thai classes at Ronin for about 9 months. Aaron was one of the best trainers Ive worked with. He was genuinely interested in helping all the trainees. A well equipped facility with great trainers!

I started going to Ronin a few months ago. I originally joined for their fitness classes (which were awesome) but also recently started to LOVE their Krav Maga classes too. Instructors are top notch - really offer personalized tips and guidance and there to help if you have any questions. Im a busy mom and want my workouts to count, so glad I found Ronin!

Ive trained there for years. Incredible place, great people. Fantastic training facility and coaches for experts and beginners alike. Respectful, and competent staff.

Does anyone know if they offer a family plan? I have 4 kids i would like to go and maybe me.

I loved my experience at RTC, I was so satisfied that I signed up after one day of trial. I did Karate and MMA before and this is the best gym I’ve ever been to. I strongly suggest to join RTC!!!

Great gym with world class fighters/instructors

Ive been training mostly BJJ here about 4 months. Very competitive and tournament oriented environment for those interested, but also friendly to beginners. Never met anyone here with an ego.

What can I say, the best martial arts gym in Columbus

Workouts are challenging but worth it if you stick to them. The instructors know how to push you in a good way, and i always leave feelng pretty motivated. Have really enjoyed fitness and muay thai so far, planning to try other classes.

Best sopt in Central Ohio!! True fighters train here!! UFC, PFL, BJJ, the list goes on and on! Check it out Vitor is amazing!!!

Website has been broken for awhile now, and they havent addressed it. Seems lazy

I attended this gym for a short few months, and cant leave long term viewpoints, but while I was there I was very pleased with the gym and classes. The instructors in Judo, Ji Jitsu and Muay Thai were all very welcoming and friendly, and very helpful in furthering my beginner skills. They have a good selection of weights (few machines) to lift with, and plenty of conditioning tools. Among the gyms that I looked at across a few cities I have lived in, Ronin offers an extremely good deal considering all the classes you get access to as well as the workout equipment. The lack of contract was also a plus as they dont need to rope you into commitments, they know customers will stick around.

New to the area. Not new to MMA. Took my 15 yr old daughter to start training. Great staff, excellent facilities.

Hi I’m 14 just wondering what classes I can take cuz I’m into mma and boxing and taekeondoe haven’t been here yet but looks amazing and wondering about the price

I was enrolled in the adult striking and bjj classes. The facility is well maintained, although I did not shower or use the lockers down stairs, the matts and equipment were also in decent shape. The instructors I worked with were very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. I would recommend this gym for the training. However, when working with their membership staff, they did not communicate clearly. I had recently moved and asked to cancel my membership several months ago. I was under the impression my account was closed and that there would be no more monthly charges. Months later, they then exlapaiend that it was just frozen and resumed charging me membership fees. When I called for a better understanding and to request a refund, they refused to refund my money. It has been over 4 months since I have been there and they were unwilling to resolve the issue. Its unfortunate that a place I enjoyed training at would treat a customer this way. I felt I was scammed and deceived. I expect this behavior from a large chain corporation such as Title Boxing or LA Fitness, but not from Ronin. Dissapointed.

I have been bringing my son here since August 2016. The instructors are very attentive with the kids and 1-1 instruction is applied when needed. The manager, Laurah, has been doing an outstanding job in getting this facility in tip top shape and making improvements as needed. All of the staff at Ronin are service oriented, friendly and outgoing. My son is learning a skill that will last a life time and he enjoys going everyday. I can probably say the same for the other kids in his class; everyone attends consistently. Ronin is highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu from Vitor Olivarez.

I have been a member of Ronin since it opened. I am a below the knee amputee. The coaches here have been very encouraging and accommodating - working to get past my disability and turn my disadvantage into an advantage. I have trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai. I am a proud member of Team Ronin.

One of the best places to train martial arts!

I have trained at many different gym and ronin by far has the best coaches, facilities and team mates. The coaches range from Ufc fighters to World Champion martial artist. You wont find better instruction anywhere else. They have something for everyone whether you want to do private training sessions to group classes. The gym is always clean and everyone is always nice and willing to help you improve. Cory Minton, Aaron Boggs, Vitor Oliveira and Luke Zachrich are the coaches that go above and beyond. Stop in and give Ronin a chance. You wont be disappointed. You will get the best workout of your life while building confidence at the same time. Training at Ronin will build a life long brotherhood with your training partners.Todd S

By far the top gym in Ohio!! True champions all over the place and they have programs for kids and adults of all ages!!

World class facility with world class instructors!

The best!!!

Great place to train!!!! Wow!!!

World class