Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q.

Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q. is a Martial Arts School in Dayton, OH. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu classes that focus on self‑defense, physical fitness, stress relief, and confidence building. It welcomes students of all ages and experience levels, inviting families to train together and providing a free trial class for newcomers. With a perfect 5.00 rating, the school serves the Dayton community and surrounding neighborhoods.

The school’s mission is to make each student better through Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, emphasizing techniques that can be applied in everyday situations to protect oneself and others. As an affiliate of the Carlson Gracie Team, the academy carries on a legacy that dates back to the 1960s and is recognized worldwide for its contributions to the art. Certified and decorated instructors tailor instruction to each individual’s strengths while establishing solid fundamentals. Founder Travis Haynes, who began training in Judo, Karate, and Japanese Jiu‑Jitsu before embracing Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu, leads a team dedicated to sharing the benefits of martial arts with the local community.

Located on Brandt Pike, the academy sits just a short walk (about 0.1 mile) from Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park. It is also within a few‑tenths of a mile of the main roads Needmore Road and Harshman Road, with Leston Park and the DHL post office each roughly 0.8 mile away.

Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q. brings the respected Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu tradition to Dayton, offering expert instruction that helps residents improve fitness, confidence, and self‑defense.