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Women’s No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu · Columbus, Ohio · Ages 16+
Women’s Jiu-Jitsu
in Columbus
Come as you are. Train like you belong.
Every Wednesday night, the Women’s No-Gi class at 10th Planet Columbus gives women 16 and older a dedicated place to learn practical Jiu-Jitsu — escapes, positions, and control — through clear instruction and coached partner practice.
Beginners are welcome. You don’t need to be in shape to start. And your first class is free.
- Women 16+
- Beginner-Friendly
- Pure No-Gi Training
Columbus, OH40.0436° N · 83.0167° W
Women’s Program · 16+Wednesdays · 7:30 PM
Why Women Train Jiu-Jitsu
More than a workout.
A skill you keep for life.
Most fitness routines ask you to repeat the same movements and count the minutes. Jiu-Jitsu gives you something to solve. Every class teaches a position, an escape, or a detail you didn’t know the week before — and you can feel yourself getting better at it.
Jiu-Jitsu is built on leverage, timing, and position, so technique carries much of the load that size and strength would otherwise have to. That is why women of different sizes, ages, and athletic backgrounds can learn it, train it, and keep improving at it for years.
Practical Self-Defense Skills
You learn to frame, create space, escape from underneath, and get back to your feet. No class can guarantee your safety, but skills practiced against a resisting partner are skills you actually understand.
Strength Without the Treadmill
Drilling and rolling build strength, mobility, grip, and conditioning as a by-product of learning — not as a chore you have to talk yourself into.
A Real Break for Your Mind
It is hard to think about your inbox while you’re working an escape. For an hour, the only thing that matters is the position you’re in.
Teammates, Not Spectators
Partner training means you learn with people, not next to them. Every woman on these mats started with a first class too.
Technique Over Size
Leverage and position let a smaller, well-trained person control a bigger, untrained one. You’ll start to feel that principle work in your very first class.
What Makes This Class Different
A real Jiu-Jitsu class.
Built for women.
A one-off self-defense workshop can be a useful introduction, but a single afternoon rarely makes a skill stick. Skill comes from practicing the same positions week after week, with a coach and a partner. That is what this class is.
Step 01
A Dedicated Women’s Class
Women’s No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu has its own place on the weekly schedule: a class for women, every Wednesday night.
It is a focused place to learn the fundamentals, ask questions, and train with other women at your own pace. When you want more mat time, the Adult Grappling membership also covers every other adult class on the schedule.
Step 02
Pure No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
10th Planet Columbus is a pure no-gi school. You train in a rash guard or fitted top with leggings or athletic shorts — there is no heavy uniform to buy before you start.
The curriculum is connected to the wider 10th Planet system founded by Eddie Bravo and built around modern no-gi grappling.
Step 03
Fundamentals First
Every beginner starts with the basics: how to move, how to protect yourself, how to work with a partner, and how to tap. Coaches set the pace for new students and show you what to do at every step.
- Escaping from underneath
- Framing and managing distance
- Holding a strong top position
- Getting safely back to your feet
- Tapping, partner etiquette, and mat safety
What a Class Looks Like
One Wednesday night
on the mats
Adult classes run about 60 to 75 minutes and follow the same rhythm every week, so you always know what comes next.
You’ll be guided through each part. Nobody expects you to know a technique before it has been taught — that is what the class is for.
Part 01
Warm-Up
Movement drills that prepare your body for grappling and teach the basic ways Jiu-Jitsu moves on the ground.
Part 02
Technique
The coach demonstrates a position or escape step by step, then breaks down the details that make it work.
Part 03
Drilling
You practice the technique with a partner, slowly at first, until the movement starts to feel natural.
Part 04
Live Training
Partners apply what they’ve learned against real resistance. Every round stops the moment someone taps.
Women’s No-Gi · Wednesdays
The Academy Behind the Class
Part of a serious
no-gi academy
The women’s class is part of 10th Planet Columbus, a pure no-gi Jiu-Jitsu academy on North High Street in Clintonville.
The academy is owned and led by head coach Zack Holycross — a 10th Planet black belt, United States Marine Corps veteran, and educator. His standard shapes every class on the schedule: clear instruction, structured progression, and a culture grounded in resilience, discipline, community, and connection.
- 10th Planet Black Belt Owner
- USMC Veteran-Owned
- Educator-Led Academy
- Pure No-Gi School
- Clintonville · Columbus
On the Mats
Train hard, train smart, and look after your partner. Tap early, tap often, and come back next week a little better than you were.
That is the whole deal — and it is the same for a first-class beginner as it is for a black belt.
Side by Side
Why Columbus women
choose 10th Planet
Comparing gyms? Here is what you get at 10th Planet Columbus, set against what you’ll often find at a typical gym or studio.
| What women compare | 10th Planet Columbus | A typical gym or studio |
|---|---|---|
| Training format | Pure no-gi Jiu-Jitsu in every class | Often gi-first, mixed styles, or cardio-based martial arts |
| Women’s training | A dedicated women’s class every week, plus every adult class | Varies — often co-ed classes or occasional seminars only |
| Starting as a beginner | Fundamentals first, with coaches setting the pace | Varies by instructor |
| Academy leadership | Owned by a 10th Planet black belt, USMC veteran, and educator | Experience varies |
| Pricing | Published up front: $84.50 every 2 weeks, 30-day written cancellation | Not always published; contract terms vary |
| First step | Complimentary first class | Trial structure and commitment vary |
Training format
10P ColumbusPure no-gi Jiu-Jitsu in every class
Typical gym or studioOften gi-first, mixed styles, or cardio-based martial arts
Women’s training
10P ColumbusA dedicated women’s class every week, plus every adult class
Typical gym or studioVaries — often co-ed classes or occasional seminars only
Starting as a beginner
10P ColumbusFundamentals first, with coaches setting the pace
Typical gym or studioVaries by instructor
Academy leadership
10P ColumbusOwned by a 10th Planet black belt, USMC veteran, and educator
Typical gym or studioExperience varies
Pricing
10P ColumbusPublished up front: $84.50 every 2 weeks, 30-day written cancellation
Typical gym or studioNot always published; contract terms vary
First step
10P ColumbusComplimentary first class
Typical gym or studioTrial structure and commitment vary
An honest note
The best gym for you isn’t the one with the biggest claims. It’s the one where you respond to the coaching, feel comfortable in the room, and want to come back. That’s why your first class is free — see it for yourself, without pressure.
Simple, Published Pricing
Start free.
Stay on simple terms.
Your first class costs nothing. If you decide to keep training, the Women’s No-Gi class is included in the Adult Grappling membership — along with every other adult class on the schedule.
Your First Class
Try a full Women’s No-Gi class before you decide anything.
Pricing
- First classFree
- Enrollment requiredNone
- No experience or special gear needed
- Pick your time on the live booking calendar
- The team meets you at the door and shows you around
- No purchase or commitment to attend
Adult Grappling
Unlimited access to every adult class — the women’s class included.
Pricing
- Sign-Up Fee$100
- Every 2 weeks$84.50
30-day written cancellation notice. No hidden fees.
- Women’s No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, every Wednesday
- BJJ Fundamentals + BJJ Advanced
- Wrestling and Striking classes
- Saturday Open Mat
- 30-day written cancellation — no long-term commitment
A membership is never required to try a class. The team can walk you through your options after your first session.
The Women You’ll Train With
Every woman here
started with one class
Nobody walks onto these mats already knowing Jiu-Jitsu. Every woman in these photos came in for a first class, learned the basics, and kept showing up.
Some train for fitness, some for self-defense skills, some for the community — and some decide they want to test themselves in competition.
Competition is optional
If you ever want to compete, the coaching staff can help you prepare. If you never do, you belong here just the same.
Your Free First Class
Here’s exactly
what happens next
You don’t need experience, special equipment, or natural athletic ability to begin.
And there is no obligation to join just because you came to the free class.
What to bring
- Leggings or athletic shorts — no zippers or pockets
- A rash guard or fitted athletic top, and a supportive sports bra
- A water bottle and a small towel
- Trimmed nails — and no shoes on the mat
Where to find us
5082–5084 North High St, Suites 203 & 204, Columbus, OH 43214. Street and lot parking nearby — head up to Suites 203 & 204.
Step 01
Claim Your Spot
Fill in the short form. It takes less than a minute and doesn’t commit you to anything.
Step 02
Pick Your Class
Choose a time on the live booking calendar. Your confirmation includes the current day and time.
Step 03
Arrive a Few Minutes Early
The team meets you at the door, shows you around, and introduces you before class starts.
Step 04
Learn the Fundamentals
You’re walked through the warm-up, the technique, and the partner drills. Afterwards the team can recommend your best next step.
Submitting the form requests a class. It does not complete an enrollment or require a purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What women ask
before the first class
Still have questions? Call (567) 825-2198 and the team will walk you through the women’s class, class times, and what to expect.
The class is for women ages 16 and older. If you’re 16 or 17, a parent or guardian should complete the free-class form, and we’ll confirm the details before your first session. No previous martial-arts experience is required.
One Class. No Pressure.
Give it one
Wednesday night.
Then decide.
A website can’t tell you how a room feels. It can’t show you how the coaching sounds, or what it is like to finish your first round and realize you actually knew what to do.
Claim a free Women’s No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu class at 10th Planet Columbus. Meet the team. Try the training. Then decide whether it’s right for you.