Ohio Self Defense Academy

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.

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

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 B...
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.

Our advanced kids class was packed last night! Future Tony Rinaldi black belts in the making!
09/02/2026

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

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

Congratulations to Bryon Scott and Matthew Commons on their yellow belts in judo!
08/30/2026

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

Friday’s Fast Five with Jeff D'Altorio: 🔺1. WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 2nd degree black belt🔺2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING...
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.

Congratulations to garrett czarnecki who got his fourth stripe on his blue belt last night!
08/25/2026

Congratulations to garrett czarnecki who got his fourth stripe on his blue belt last night!

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Tony Rinaldi! Get to know him better with five fast questions:🔺WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 4...
08/22/2026

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Tony Rinaldi! Get to know him better with five fast questions:

🔺WHAT’S YOUR RANK? 4th degree black belt
🔺HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING? Since 1997
🔺WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SUBMISSION? Bread cutter choke
🔺WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC TO ROLL TO? AC/DC or Guns & Roses
🔺IF YOU’RE NOT AT JIU JITSU, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY DOING? Enjoying my family or golfing.

08/19/2026

Teaching our kids how to do the S-mount arm bar 😎

08/19/2026

Address

6620 Market Street
New Middletown, 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

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