Ararat Martial Arts and Fitness Center

Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense for Kids and Adults

A child steps onto the mat nervously and a few months later falls, gets up and smiles with confidence, while an adult comes for fitness and stays for judo: Ararat in Warrensville Heights teaches self-defense in a way that leaves confidence with a person long after leaving the gym.

Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu give what an ordinary gym machine cannot: real grappling, discipline and the ability to keep your composure. Lessons for children, an after-school program and training for adults come together here, so you can come to the gym as a family and each find a group of your own.

Groups to choose from:
- kids judo and self-defense for ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 13
- judo and self-defense for teens and adults from age 14
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu from age 14
- an after-school program for kids

A child first lesson can be booked on the center website, and adults only need to call.