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Jiu-Jitsu Columbus offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Kids/Teens Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai, Wrestling, and Judo. The program takes place at a martial arts school and academy setting and includes instruction in both gi and striking-based disciplines.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday around midday and late afternoon/evening, plus Saturday daytime
Jiu-Jitsu Columbus is led by owner and head instructor Brandon Dimick, a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt. The leadership team also includes assistant instructor Dexter Rivers, a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt; head coach for kids’ BJJ, Jesse Nix, a 4-Stripe BJJ Blue Belt; head Muay Thai instructor, Johnny Winchester, a BJJ Blue Belt; head Judo instructor, Christopher Schmitt, a 3rd Degree Judo Black Belt; head wrestling coach, Rob Peterson; and assistant instructor, Leon Shaw, a 1st Degree Black Belt. The academy is co-owned and led by a seasoned Army veteran with decades of leadership experience, and the team has decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai, self-defense, and military leadership.
The stated mission at Jiu-Jitsu Columbus is to be a community driven by a mission to develop stronger individuals through discipline, resilience, and connection. The program is described as a mission-driven, veteran-led family of martial artists, mentors, and leaders, with programs for both kids and adults and a free trial class available. The school emphasizes discipline, humility, respect, focus, and anti-bullying education for kids, and its community focuses on building strong friendships, respect, and camaraderie on and off the mat.
Jiu-Jitsu Columbus serves military families, veterans, and the greater Columbus area, and the school supports military vets. One testimonial from Asgard Combat Sports describes first-class coaches and students and a family-oriented training environment. Other testimonials from visitors and students describe the professors as knowledgeable and the gym as friendly, welcoming, and open to all experience levels, including support for military veterans.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday around midday and late afternoon/evening, plus Saturday daytime
Jiu-Jitsu Columbus is led by owner and head instructor Brandon Dimick, a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt. The leadership team also includes assistant instructor Dexter Rivers, a 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt; head coach for kids’ BJJ, Jesse Nix, a 4-Stripe BJJ Blue Belt; head Muay Thai instructor, Johnny Winchester, a BJJ Blue Belt; head Judo instructor, Christopher Schmitt, a 3rd Degree Judo Black Belt; head wrestling coach, Rob Peterson; and assistant instructor, Leon Shaw, a 1st Degree Black Belt. The academy is co-owned and led by a seasoned Army veteran with decades of leadership experience, and the team has decades of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai, self-defense, and military leadership.
The stated mission at Jiu-Jitsu Columbus is to be a community driven by a mission to develop stronger individuals through discipline, resilience, and connection. The program is described as a mission-driven, veteran-led family of martial artists, mentors, and leaders, with programs for both kids and adults and a free trial class available. The school emphasizes discipline, humility, respect, focus, and anti-bullying education for kids, and its community focuses on building strong friendships, respect, and camaraderie on and off the mat.
Jiu-Jitsu Columbus serves military families, veterans, and the greater Columbus area, and the school supports military vets. One testimonial from Asgard Combat Sports describes first-class coaches and students and a family-oriented training environment. Other testimonials from visitors and students describe the professors as knowledgeable and the gym as friendly, welcoming, and open to all experience levels, including support for military veterans.
Last updated May 14, 2026.
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