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Monday 4:30pm - 10pm Tuesday 4:45pm - 10pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm Thursday 4:45pm - 10pm Friday 4:30pm - 10pm Saturday 9am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 12:30pm

Ohio Self Defense Academy

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Ohio Self Defense Academy

At Ohio Self Defense Academy, we offer unparalleled jiu jitsu instruction led by Tony Rinaldi. Stop by and check us out!

From jiu jitsu in the gi, to no gi, MMA, and judo classes, there’s something for everyone, including kids. Located in Boardman, Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense Academy offers instruction in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA and judo. Classes are instructed by top notch and very proficient Jiu Jitsu practitioners, including Pedro Sauer black belt Tony Rinaldi. Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense Academy is a member of Team Pedro Sauer and is also an affiliate gym of Adopt a Cop BJJ.

09/15/2026

No matter your age, jiu jitsu is for everybody!

09/12/2026

Get to know Micah Bender with a Friday Fast Five:
🔺1. WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 2nd degree black belt
🔺2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING? Since 2007
🔺3. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBMISSION? Kimura
🔺4. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC TO ROLL TO? Upbeat EDM or rock
🔺5. IF YOU’RE NOT AT JIU JITSU, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY DOING? Hanging out with my kids, learning about Fortnite 😂

09/11/2026

Congratulations to giocotto92 who got his 4th stripe on his brown belt last night! One step closer to that black belt! 🥋

09/10/2026

Our kids are back in the gi in September! See you tonight at 5:00 and 6:00 for kids class!

09/07/2026

There will be no classes tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. Test review will be on Sunday 9/20 @ 5pm and belt testing will be on Sunday 10/4 @ 10 am.

09/04/2026

Get to know Daniel J O'Hara with a Friday Fast Five:
🔺1. WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 2nd degree black belt
🔺2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING? Since becoming a blue belt in 2012, helping Tony teach kids.
🔺3. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBMISSION? Bow and arrow choke (let’s be really honest, it’s that baseball bat choke though)
🔺4. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC TO ROLL TO? 90’s or early 2000’s rap, AC/DC or Disturbed
🔺5. IF YOU’RE NOT AT JIU JITSU, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY DOING? Spending time with my wife Erin, my daughter Lucy and my son Charlie.

09/02/2026

Our advanced kids class was packed last night! Future Tony Rinaldi black belts in the making!

09/01/2026

Daniel J O'Hara made a guest appearance to check out Jeff D'Altorio’s Tuesday morning class. If you want a good workout, come try it at 6 am!

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Bryon Scott and Matthew Commons on their yellow belts in judo!

08/28/2026

Friday’s Fast Five with Jeff D'Altorio:
🔺1. WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 2nd degree black belt
🔺2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING? Since becoming a purple belt.
🔺3. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBMISSION? Kimura
🔺4. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC TO ROLL TO? 70’s or 80’s rock
🔺5. IF YOU’RE NOT AT JIU JITSU, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY DOING? Walking my dogs, King and Jasper.

Address

6620 Market Street
Boardman, OH
44512

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday	4:45pm - 10pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	4:45pm - 10pm
Friday	4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+13307183716

Website

http://www.youngstownjiujitsu.com/, https://youngstownjiujitsu.sites.zenplanner.com/calendar.cfm?date=2026-08-30&view=LI

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