Martial Arts, Boxing & Fitness Classes in Mentor, Ohio

Upgraded Industries offers martial arts classes seven days a week at our 24/7 gym at 7673 St Clair Ave in Mentor, Ohio: Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, striking and sparring, wrestling, kids jiu-jitsu and HIIT. Classes are built for every level, from first-timers to competitors, and standard members get $5 off classes. See the weekly schedule.

Jiu-jitsu students listening to their coach during martial arts classes at Upgraded Industries

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi)

Learn positions, escapes and submissions in BJJ fundamentals, then build on them in no-gi and gi classes. Open mat on Wednesday and Sunday mornings adds extra rounds. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu plan includes unlimited jiu-jitsu classes for $100 a month.

When: BJJ fundamentals Mon 7 PM · No-gi BJJ Tue and Thu 10 AM and 6 PM, Sat 10 AM · Gi BJJ Wed 6 PM · Open mat Wed and Sun 10 AM

Free-standing heavy bags lined up on the striking floor

Striking and Boxing

Boxing fundamentals covers stance, footwork, punches and defense. Tuesday and Thursday evening striking sessions run classes alongside fighter sparring, so newer members learn the stand-up game while the fight team works rounds.

When: Boxing fundamentals Mon 6 PM · Striking / sparring Tue and Thu 6–8 PM

Coach controlling a training partner on the mat during an MMA grappling drill

Wrestling

Wrestling classes teach takedowns, mat control and scrambles that carry straight into jiu-jitsu and MMA. Each session runs 90 minutes.

When: Mon and Wed 7–8:30 PM

Kids and adults from the martial arts classes at Upgraded Industries posing in front of the gym mural

Little Gorillas Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 3 to 5)

Little Gorillas is a 30-minute jiu-jitsu class for kids ages 3 to 5 that introduces the basics of jiu-jitsu in a coached, kid-friendly setting.

When: Sat 9–9:30 AM

Coach swinging a sledgehammer in the conditioning area

HIIT and Open Gym

HIIT classes are coached high-intensity interval workouts on Friday and Saturday mornings. Open gym sessions give members training time outside scheduled classes, and the strength floor is open to members 24/7.

When: HIIT Fri 6 AM and Sat 8 AM · Open gym Fri 6 PM and Sat 10 AM

Weekly martial arts class schedule

Classes run seven days a week at 7673 St Clair Ave in Mentor, Ohio, and members can also train on their own 24/7. Pick a class type to filter the week.

Monday

  • Boxing fundamentalsStriking and boxing
  • BJJ fundamentalsJiu-jitsu
  • WrestlingWrestling

No classes of this type on Monday.

Tuesday

  • No-gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • No-gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • Striking and sparringClasses and fighter sparring. Striking and boxing

No classes of this type on Tuesday.

Wednesday

  • Open matJiu-jitsu
  • Gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • WrestlingWrestling

No classes of this type on Wednesday.

Thursday

  • No-gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • No-gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • Striking and sparringClasses and fighter sparring. Striking and boxing

No classes of this type on Thursday.

Friday

  • HIITHIIT and open gym
  • Open gymHIIT and open gym

No classes of this type on Friday.

Saturday

  • HIITHIIT and open gym
  • Little Gorillas jiu-jitsuAges 3–5. Kids
  • No-gi BJJJiu-jitsu
  • Open gymHIIT and open gym

No classes of this type on Saturday.

Sunday

  • Open matJiu-jitsu

No classes of this type on Sunday.

Times can change for holidays and events. Call (440) 510-8246 to confirm before your first class.

Martial arts classes: common questions

Do I need experience to join a class at Upgraded Industries?

No. Upgraded Industries classes are built for every level, from people stepping into a gym for the first time to athletes preparing for competition. Beginners can start with BJJ fundamentals and boxing fundamentals on Monday evenings, then add no-gi, gi, striking and open mat when they are ready.

Are there kids martial arts classes in Mentor, Ohio?

Yes. Upgraded Industries runs Little Gorillas jiu-jitsu for kids ages 3 to 5 on Saturdays from 9 to 9:30 AM at 7673 St Clair Ave in Mentor, Ohio.

How much do classes cost at Upgraded Industries?

Standard, Gold, first responder and college members get $5 off classes. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu plan includes unlimited jiu-jitsu classes for $100 a month. See every plan on the Membership page.

When are classes held at Upgraded Industries?

Upgraded Industries holds classes seven days a week. Weekday evening classes start at 6 PM, with wrestling until 8:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. No-gi BJJ also runs at 10 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, HIIT is at 6 AM Friday and 8 AM Saturday, and open mat is at 10 AM Wednesday and Sunday.

Try a class this week

New to jiu-jitsu or boxing? Start with BJJ fundamentals or boxing fundamentals on Monday nights. You can also get directions and stop by while staff are in to look around first.

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