Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy

Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy in Toledo, Ohio, brings together a team of experienced black belts including Dante Leon, Max Hanson, Nicholas Craton, Josh Lorton, and Kevin Smith. The academy is led by instructors who have dedicated years to training and teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, judo, and striking arts. With a strong foundation in both gi and no-gi jiu-jitsu, Adamas is rooted in technical instruction and a hands-on coaching style that values practical skill development for all ages. The adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program covers both gi and no-gi formats, with classes ranging from beginner fundamentals to intermediate and advanced practice. Instructors such as Josh Luton, Max Hanson, and others guide students through structured classes that balance movement-based warmups, technical drilling, and live sparring. The schedule also includes dedicated no-gi sessions and open mats, as well as wrestling and judo classes led by instructors like Kelvin Santiago and Derek Moore. For those interested in striking, the academy offers boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai under coaches like Tommy Richmond and Katy Ponce, alongside MMA and stand-up sparring for cross-discipline training. Adamas places a strong emphasis on youth development, offering kids' jiu-jitsu classes for ages 4-7 and 8-12. These programs blend playful situational games for the youngest students with more technical drilling and creativity for older kids, all culminating in live training. The academy also runs kids’ boxing classes with a focus on fundamentals and footwork. With a wheelchair-accessible facility and a schedule that accommodates both early morning and evening training, Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy welcomes visitors and drop-ins looking for high-level instruction in northwest Ohio.

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