Mat Lab Brazilian JiuJitsu

1665 Taylor Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA

(31 reviews)

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We offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes at times most convenient to you.

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Clay Leiendecker

If you’re looking the best experience in jiu jitsu this is the gym for you. A fantastic group of people everyone was very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable and helpful not only will you have a great time but you’ll leave feeling like you actually learned something. I’d give six stars if possible.

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Posted 2 years ago
James P

My son has been going to Mat Lab for nearly 3 years. He has gained a tremendous amount of confidence, grown in his skill and even won medals competing in competitions! Mat Lab is more than a gym or class… it’s a family. You won’t regret enrolling!

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Posted 2 years ago
Shelton V

Extremely welcoming environment from day one! I felt at home, after my first training session. It was not a testosterone festival. The training environment is truly conducive to learning and one can feel comfortable with training to exhaustion, in a safe place. Thank you for creating this type of training environment. In closing, I am excited to experiment and grow in this lab.

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Posted 2 years ago
Shaun Gunter

Travis is one of the best in jiujitsu, and Carlson Gracie's top black belt in the state! Incredible atmosphere with skilled and welcoming people. You'll have fun and become dangerous, guaranteed.

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Posted 3 years ago
Anthony Williams

What a wonderful experience for the whole family. Not just self-defense but great life lessons as well. "Training jiu-jitsu without discipline is just training thugs. We don't train bullies, we train future champions."

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Posted 3 years ago
John Navarette

Hands down the best jiu-jitsu and self defense training center around. Professional and knowledgeable instruction with some of the greatest people that makethe learning enjoyable and fun.

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Posted 3 years ago
Hayley Cowen

I have been training here for about 7 months now and I enjoy it alot! Travis is a great teacher! I came in knowing nothing about the sport and now I know a decent amount of stuff in my short time here! I love the atmosphere and everyone is very helpful and a team player here! I highly recommend this gym to anyone interested in learning self defense/ jujitsu!

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Posted 3 years ago
Abbey Harrison

We love Mat Lab! My son has fun every class while learning the right way to do jiu jitsu! We are so happy we chose Mat Lab!

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Posted 3 years ago
Johnnie Evans

Great training for kids and adults.

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Posted 3 years ago
Fitz

10/10 would recommend. I had been in the area training for work and needed a place to roll. Travis and the Matlab crew were more than welcoming. The amount of knowledge that I was provided cannot be measured. Thank you guys again for everything I will definitely be returning.

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Posted 3 years ago
Adam Riggle

My son avan joined travis’ jiu jitsu class in late winter early spring, i was soon to follow. I never thought at 40 yrs old i would get so wrapped up and involved in the group. Couple months in now and im addicted, great training, great group, and an extremely welcoming environment for my son and myself! I cannot speak highly enough of the group travis has and am looking forward to continued training! This is a no bs awesome place to train!

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Posted 4 years ago
Mike Pilarczyk

I cannot say enough great things about Mat Lab BJJ! This gym is truly amazing. I travel quite a bit for work and I have to go to Columbus Ohio regularly. On my last trip I stopped by one of their classes and everyone there was so nice and accommodating. My first class there was with Preston. I could not believe how welcoming Preston, and the group of people was. I felt so comfortable and I instantly knew it was the right gym for me. Preston had me working with one of their students named Chandler. Chandler was beyond nice and I knew as soon as I started drilling with him that this gym was full of amazing individuals that were really really good at Jiu Jitsu! I am 54 years old and Chandler, who is way beyond my skill level, just wanted to make sure I got some good work in. He sacrificed training at a higher level that night just for me. He worked with me at my level and I got so much out of my time in class. I can't thank him enough for training with me. The feeling of brotherhood in BJJ is clearly evident at this gym. He is a rock star by any definition of the word. I am honestly almost speechless about how nice, and talented, these guys are. My second class there was with Professor Travis, who owns the gym. His knowledge, teaching style and skill is nothing short of mind blowing. I learned so much in my two classes there that I couldn't wait to get home to tell my son, who I started my Jiu Jitsu journey with about 2 years ago, all about it. After just two classes my Jiu Jitsu skills were much better than when I walked in the door. I am incredibly thankful for Professor Travis, Preston, Chandler and all of the people at Mat Lab BJJ. I cannot wait until I get to go back and train with them again! If you are looking for the best place to train BJJ in Columbus this is the place!

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Posted 4 years ago
Tyson “Ronin Throne” Curtis

Great atmosphere, great instructor, great teammates!🥋

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Posted 6 years ago
Chad Jackson

Solid and effective instruction.

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Posted 6 years ago
Sarah Kuhn

My kids attend classes 4 days a week and have been training for a year. My eight year old says " It is a great place to learn jiujitsu because Travis and all the coaches are nice. They help you learn the moves." Our family has seen a huge jump in our children's confidence. It has been and remains to be one of the amazing experiences we have given our boys!!!

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Posted 6 years ago
Gana31

Amazing place to become very skilled. As well as a great, and friendly training environment.

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Posted 6 years ago
Kevin Van Gorp

The people of Columbus should really take advantage of this unique and top grade self-defense resource. I began jiu jitsu in Los Angeles County a few years back. BJJ is fairly common there as you have a choice of many great schools, but so far it's just not nearly as widespread in Ohio (which I quickly found out after relocating here). FORTUNATELY for everyone, one of your choices is Mat Lab, owned by instructor Travis Haynes, 3rd degree black belt under legend Marcello C. Montiero. This school is not only on par with jiu jitsu studios I've been in on the west and east coasts, but in many ways is better. The vision is progressive, the intent is serious and calculated, and Travis is an incredible maestro of jiu jitsu, judo, and sambo that we all should be grateful to have access to. Stop playing with the other McDonald's bjj places, this is your hot tip for learning the gentle art in central Ohio. Make the drive. Travis does. From Dayton. Every. Day.

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Posted 7 years ago
Andy Young

This is the best places I've trained. Travis Haynes really knows his stuff and is a phenomenal teacher. The group of people that train here are wonderful to train with. Everyone shows respect to each other and the atmosphere that results is excellent! If you are even thinking of giving Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu a try, then this is the place to do it!!!

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Posted 7 years ago
Alex D'Amato

I love this place. It has become my 2nd home. Everyone here is friendly, has a great attitude, and willing to learn. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable. He's well versed in Sambo and Judo as well as BJJ. (Hence the Matlab, experiment and use what works) You'll learn moves and details most other schools cant offer because of his background. I will continue to come here to relieve stress from the work day, workout, and build strong friendships. Oh and learning to defend yourself is a big perk too ;)

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Posted 7 years ago
Chris Hellickson

Not having much experience in combat sports before starting at Mat Lab I was nervous to get started. After the first day I was hooked and I promise you will be to. Mat Lab is everything you could want in a gym, it’s clean, well run, and the skills you learn are not fancy YouTube videos but real technique proven for decades. If your on the fence about starting your first class is free! come see how we do things at Mat Lab

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Posted 7 years ago
Tom Byerly

I’ve been training with Travis for almost 3 years and am an original member of MatLab. I can’t say enough positive things about how this school is run. Being the oldest member at 55, I can tell you that you’re never too old to learn, train and compete in BJJ and that MatLab is a positive and inviting facility for any age or gender. Unlike a traditional gym or fitness routine, there is nothing routine about BJJ. It includes cardio and strength-training combined with the intellectual challenge of learning techniques and understanding the origins of the sport. It’s never boring and gives you the confidence to confront and overcome any psychological or physical challenge you encounter. It is my therapy.

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Posted 7 years ago
James Wilkins

Top notch instruction coupled with a team oriented environment ripe for learning and increasing one’s overall level of fitness. Lost 15 lbs in the last few months.

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Posted 7 years ago
Ben Peer

I have trained with various teams and academies in the area. I can say without reservation, this is the spot for technical BJJ. You will get more than a couple techniques a week here. Solid conceptual training that will follow you into higher belts. The students are welcoming, and the instructor is a wizard.

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Posted 7 years ago
Ashley West

Joining Matlab is one of the best decision I ever made. As a woman, joining any fighting gym can be intimidating but, everyone and everything about this school is welcoming and safe. Professor Travis Haynes, is amazing and takes the time to break down every position and technique making everyone feel welcome. I encourage everyone to challenge themselves and try it at least once, you will be hooked!

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Posted 7 years ago
Kathlyn Handwerker

The best martial arts gym and program in Ohio. Both my daughter and husband take classes here and I am amazed at their progress. Perfect program for teens especially- teaching respect, restraint, and self defense. The gym is also very clean and well maintained.

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Posted 7 years ago
Aissata Dieng

It’s a good place but y’all should do it for two hours

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Posted 2 years ago