Queen City Grappling Club - Franklin, Ohio

Jason R.

My son has been training here over 2 years. His confidence has grown a ton. He went from timid to ready in a short time. We have tried other schools in the area. None had compared to QCGC. Great school. Great coaches. Fair price. All work.

Mr. W.

Queen City has been an absolute blessing to our family. My boys are 10 and 6, and the mental/physical confidence that they have built after just one week of joining the club was game changing. The teachers and members make this club what it is.

Ruben, Ramone, Mark, Dan and all the other folks, have really made us feel welcome when we had no idea what we were getting into.

Personally I’m 31 years old I joined this club back in September of 2022 because I needed something to show me disciple while being able to see progressive personal growth, while living a healthy, sober lifestyle..

This place has changed my life and it’s only been a couple months.. I’m 8 months sober and I can tell you, Queen City has been a huge driver in my sobriety.. mainly because of the holy trinity of physical health, mental health, and community.. And now that my sons are in it with me, I can’t feel more on top of the world…

I HIGHLY recommend this place if you are trying to improve yourself mentally and physically..

Put your ego aside and join up!!

meistro M.

If you are looking for a good place to train BJJ you will not be disappointed with Queen City Grappling Club. The coaches are great mentors and in a short amount of time you will become a dangerous person if you want to be. You'll learn humility but most importantly you learn great technique. Their schedule is the best. I have trained in several MMA gyms in America and South Korea. Their schedule is what makes them the best in all the places I've trained over the past 20 years.

Dylan H.

I visited Ohio on a business trip and reached out to Queen City about using their gym to lift and train in. The gym is well equipped with good machines, the classes are informative, and challenging, the merchandise is awesome, and the gym is kept clean.
Awesome place to train, and I look forward to coming back when ever I come out to Ohio.

Regan H.

Queen City Grappling Club is easily the best place to train, regardless of experience level. I switched gyms to train here roughly 8-9 months ago, however I have been dropping in to some weekly classes and their Sunday open mat sessions for a few years now. Ruben and the rest of the gym have always been welcoming since the first day I stopped in. Ruben and the rest of the coaches do a fantastic job at holding to a “No B.S.” policy. Never, at any point since I stepped through the doors, have I experienced anything that made me question the level of commitment and care that they have for everyone on the mats, regardless of their background.

The level of instruction in the gym is top notch. I’ve trained at a couple of gyms full time in PA and OH, and have trained at multiple different gyms on the east and west coast while traveling for work. After rolling with people in these gyms typically the first question or remark I get is “Damn, where did you say you train again?” The instructors all have an excellent understanding of basic fundamentals, and have a variety of accolades from some of the most well known tournaments in the country. The rest of the team have some very impressive competition results as well, so there is no shortage of excellent knowledge on the mats.

Whether you’re just starting out, have been training a while and are looking to make a switch, or are just looking to visit from out of town, I can’t recommend Queen City Grappling Club enough. The level of instruction is incredible, the energy in the room is always great, and the schedule can fit even the most hectic of schedules.

Greg T.

I’ve been training here for two years and I love it! Ruben and the other coaches are knowledgeable and really want you to learn. The people that attend are all great and this really helps make a positive atmosphere where even someone attending their first class feels welcome. I also love that there are classes at various times throughout the day.

I highly recommend checking out a class or open mat to see how great this place is. You’ll learn a lot and make some new friends!

Dustin T.

I've been a member of Queen City since November of 2021. It's been one of the best decisions I have made for myself. I was 285 pounds with very little muscle. With no diet changes or other exercise, I am down to 255 and I have leaned out a lot and built a lot of muscle.

The environment is great and it really feels like a team. Ruben, all of the other coaches, and all of the members are amazing. There is a lot of focus on competition, but Ruben does an awesome job working with everyone no matter what their goals are. He understands not all of us are going to be world renowned competitors but still pushes us to be our own personal best every time we get on the mats.

If you are looking for something fun and physically demanding with a huge focus on team and personal growth, this is the place for you.

Jacob M.

I’ve been at Queen City Grappling for close to 2 years now and joining was the best decision I’ve ever made. As someone who has trouble starting new things I was hesitant to start up at first, but from the moment I stepped foot in the gym everyone was extremely welcoming. Ruben and all of the coaches provide extremely effective & detailed instruction, and are able to run efficient classes while still maintaining a fun, enjoyable atmosphere for everyone! The flexibility in classes is also incredible, both in regards to time & skill level. Classes are offered both in the morning & during the evening so any schedule can fit, and a variety of classes are offered from the fundamental level to the competitive level. So whether or not you are someone who is just looking to learn more about the sport or learn some self defense techniques, or are someone who aspires to compete at the highest level, Queen City has it all. The people on the team are incredible and they motivate me to be a better person in all aspects of life. I couldn’t recommend this gym enough!!!