Columbus, OH: Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy vs. IMB Academy

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Originally posted by: OSUBrad
Date: September 08, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/columbus-oh-renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-academy-vs-imb-academy.5497/

I am interested in learning BJJ and eventually competing on some level. However, I have never taken classes/lessons before. My understanding is that these are the top two academies in Columbus. Does anyone have any information on either and how they compare to each other? By the way, I am totally green when it comes to martial arts in any capacity. However, I am eager to learn and willing to work hard. Thanks!

 

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Originally posted by: dublindevil83
Date: September 09, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/columbus-oh-renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-academy-vs-imb-academy.5497/

Go Renzo(trained BJ Penn) his schools are top notch. Usually they offer classes for other arts as well(muay thai, boxing)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Brick
Date: September 09, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/columbus-oh-renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-academy-vs-imb-academy.5497/

I have a couple of friends who train at the Gracie school, they like it and are very involved in NAGA events, so I think if you end up there it will be easy to get involved in competition. But I thought the Columbus school was under Relson, not Renzo? Anyway, I've heard good things about it.

 

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Originally posted by: daeler
Date: September 09, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/columbus-oh-renzo-gracie-jiu-jitsu-academy-vs-imb-academy.5497/

I just started at the IMB acadamey and the people there are really cool. they do beginner classes twice a week for BJJ plus a Muay Tai class after each and advanced classes for the BJJ twice a week. So far I have learned a little bit even got my first submission last night. The guys who teach there learn from Jorge Gurgel who is a black belt in BJJ and trains Rich Franklin and corners him at most UFC fights. I am sure both schools are good.