GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
About
Southeast Avenue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Tallmadge
GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Southeast Avenue in Tallmadge serves the Akron metro with a dedicated BJJ-focused academy run by head instructors and owners Todd Meighen and Gregory Hammerton. The gym runs kids, teens and adult BJJ tracks with both gi and no-gi options.
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age-tiered BJJ curriculum split by age and rank. Programs include:
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Adult BJJ (gi and no-gi)
- Beginner-friendly fundamentals
- Competition team for kids who want to test on the regional circuit
What's Included
- Mats and trial-class loaner gi
- Black-belt instruction under Todd Meighen and Gregory Hammerton
- Belt-rank progression
- Coach-led drilling and live rolls
Experience
Dedicated BJJ school with experienced head instructors and a focused single-discipline curriculum (rather than multi-style mix). Younger kids start with positional games and partner balance work; older kids drill technique, transitions and live roll with optional competition prep for those who want to test on the regional circuit.