3 Great Central Ohio Locations to Serve You

Team Chitwood operates premier Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu academies in Mansfield / Lexington and North Columbus / Lewis Center and Marion in central Ohio. The family-run business is led by champion martial artists, Shawn, Neil and Craig Chitwood. Together, the brothers and their staff bring winning techniques and effective teaching methods to their popular kids, teens and adults classes. Team Chitwood also provides specialized self-defense, bully defense (kids), combat jujitsu, team building, defensive tactics, and active shooter instruction to law enforcement, hospitals, corporations, and schools.
We also have association schools ran by our approved Black Belts.
Here is the official list:
www.teamchitwood.com/team-chitwood-association.html

Lewis Center / Northern Columbus Academy

(614)365-1774
7719 Graphics Way, ​Ste. E2
Lewis Center, Ohio

Convenient to Lewis Center, Delaware, Powell, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville and other surrounding areas, our Lewis Center / North Columbus Academy is near Polaris Mall and a short distance from 71 and 270.
Whether you’re looking for kids martial arts classes, a safe and active teen fitness program, or want to train and get in shape yourself – you’re in the right place! Our courteous, helpful instructors have years of training and teaching experience. Team Chitwood makes martial arts easy to learn and to enjoy, while providing world-class Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction in a safe and fun environment.

Lexington / Mansfield
​ Academy

(419)884-3888
314 E. Main St.
Lexington, OHIO 44904

Shawn Chitwood opened this academy in 1994. Convenient to Lexington, Mansfield and other surrounding areas, our home academy is just off of 42 in the Geyers complex, and is only minutes from 71.
Whether you’re looking for kids martial arts classes, a positive after-school program for teens, a self defense course, kickboxing and MMA, or a fitness program – you’re in the right place! Our courteous, helpful instructors have years of training and teaching experience, and we have a full fitness facility too. Team Chitwood makes learning martial arts and getting in shape safe and fun for all fitness levels and ages.

mARION​ ACADEMY
INSIDE
MARION FITNESS CLUB

(614)365-1774
Marion fitness club
​1295 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302

Our Newest Academy opened October 14th, 2019. Located upstairs of the Marion Fitness Club. Instruction. Conveniently located just off 309 on the east side of Marion close to Bucyrus, Galion, Crestline, Mt. Gilead, Cardington, Richwood, and surrounding areas. 
​Currently operating classes 3 days per week for teens and adults.

Certified School with Direct Ties to the Gracie Family

As a certified Relson Gracie Academy, Team Chitwood maintains a close relationship to the Gracie family. Shawn Chitwood’s training under Grandmaster Relson Gracie began more than 20 years ago in 1993 – before the first UFC and before they were a household name. Shawn was one of the first American Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts, and is also one of the few Americans honored to teach in Brazil.