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GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Mentor, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ohio-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (440) 358-9371
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kids MMA, women's cardio kickboxing, and plenty co-ed classes.”
“Whether you are looking for self defense, self defense and fitness, structure, junior self defense, or to compete in combat sports.”
“Thank you Jason and the whole Griffon Rawl family for welcoming me and sparring with me!”
“Whether you are looking for self defense, self defense and fitness, structure, junior self defense, or to compete in combat sports.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“But having a one on one session with Jason, he truly taught me more than any other coach in one session.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
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“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“Whether you are looking for self defense, self defense and fitness, structure, junior self defense, or to compete in combat sports.”
What members say
“Great instruction from very experienced knowledgeable trainers!”
“Thank you Jason and the whole Griffon Rawl family for welcoming me and sparring with me!”
“This is an amazing place to train in muay thai, boxing, bjj, and mma along with a spectacular conditioning class that will push th as far as you wanna go.”
“MMA component My daughter is getting in shape, learning discipline outside of the home, and making new friends.”
“THERE instructors are confident and competent in this area of study of teaching kids, especially girls, how to be in control of their situation.”
“He has the gym running like a well oiled machine, and it’s super clean.”
From the reviews
A great night Jason is a true legend of Northeastern Ohio or just Ohio MMA. The anvil coach Dave graf. #teamAresnation
The owner and instructors teach with professionalism, knowledge and respect. This is a facility where you can grow, learn and challenge yourself. Whether you are a fighter, looking for self-defense or fitness, this is the gym for you. They have children's classes as well as adult training throughout the week.
Top of the line gym ran by an experienced UFC fighter. I cannot express my gratitude enough for my time working with Jason Dent. I travel often and always train at local gyms to try and take away techniques from different coaches. I’m blessed to have a 7 time world champ that I train with in FL.
A gem of a gym in Cleveland, Ohio. An awesome combat sports gym: @griffonrawl . I trained there for three weeks while visiting Cleveland and had an amazing experience, and got addicted to training daily with them.
New to kickboxing? Start at GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness
GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at GriffonRawl Combat Sports & Fitness
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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