Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate

Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate operates under the guidance of Ed Powers, an 8th degree black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate and a 3rd degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu through Master Pedro Sauer and Tony Rinaldi. Ed and Melissa Powers, who holds a 7th degree black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, co-lead the academy with decades of martial arts experience. The school integrates traditional martial arts with specialized programs, including Therapeutic Martial Arts designed for children on the autism spectrum and with special needs, reflecting the owners’ long-term commitment to accessible training. Students at Powers train in a variety of disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Isshin Ryu Karate, Muay Thai, and self-defense tactics. The BJJ instruction follows the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage under Ed Powers, with classes structured to include fundamentals through advanced techniques. The academy supports a diverse range of practitioners, offering open mat sessions for adults that welcome drop-ins, providing a flexible training environment. Instructors like Skyler Pankratz and Mike Birt bring additional backgrounds in wrestling, judo, and Taekwondo, enriching the grappling curriculum. The facility at 28951 Lorain Rd in North Olmsted is wheelchair accessible and hosts classes six days a week. Alongside martial arts training, the academy emphasizes values such as self-confidence and emotional control, echoing the philosophy famously expressed by Rickson Gracie. Powers Martial Arts Academy maintains a family-oriented atmosphere where multiple generations train together, and instructors often have personal ties to the academy through their own families.

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