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Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness
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Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness

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About

Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and judo. The gym features an exceptionally experienced coaching staff led by Shawn Chitwood, a 6th-degree black belt in Combat Jujitsu, with many instructors holding multiple black belts and specialized backgrounds in law enforcement, military operations, and competitive achievements. Members consistently describe the facility as clean with quality mats, and they appreciate the methodical, technique-based instruction that accommodates all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members describe Team Chitwood as a phenomenal training environment with exceptionally experienced instructors, many of whom have trained with Shawn Chitwood for 15-20 years. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming, family-like atmosphere, technical instruction quality, and clean facilities with great mats. Specific coaches mentioned positively include Shawn Chitwood, Mark Hartsough, and the entire teaching team. Members report feeling humbled by the advanced level of training, appreciate the methodical approach, and note significant improvements in fitness and self-defense capabilities.

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Ryan Gill

a year ago

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Joined Team Chitwood about 6 weeks ago and my only regret is that I didn’t sooner. This is a phenomenal place to train and develop if you like to be surrounded by an unbelievably experienced and talented group of practitioners. I found that most if not all the black belts that train here, started with Shawn 15-20 years ago, and stayed and all help with teaching. The instruction is great and the lessons are well thought out. It’s been a humbling experience having trained for a year and a half elsewhere. This is just another league. It feels like one big family.

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Nate Evans

4 months ago

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Prof Chitwood and his team are welcoming, beyond knowledgeable in all ways BJJ, and the training exceptional. I could not be more happy with the training Prof Chitwood and his team are providing. If you are considering learning BJJ, and want to grow in your confidence and ability to defend yourself and your loved ones, Team Chitwood Martial Arts & Fitness is the place to accomplish those goals. Would HIGHLY recommend!

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Alex Knipe

6 months ago

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Great body of people. Learn every time I go. Has helped me get back in shape. Shawn is genuine with his efforts to help. Good lineage very methodical and technique based.

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Jesse Crawford

3 years ago

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I was in town for work and spoke with Shawn about dropping in to train. He couldn’t have been nicer. Everyone was very welcoming and the facility was very clean with great mats. Mark was the instructor. Great guy who taught a very technical class with some good details. Quality rolls and I would recommend this place to anyone looking to train as a drop in or as a permanent school. Will definitely be back when traveling through for business. Thank you again Team Chitwood!

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Paul Knipe

a year ago

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Good school with skilled practitioners. Shawn does a good job training all the different levels. There are many military and 1st responders in his classes. As a Marine and long-time Martial Artist, I was very impressed.

Contact

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7719 Graphics Wy. e2, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Shawn Chitwood

CEO & Instructor

6th Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, 5th Degree Black Belt – Gracie Jiu-jitsu, 2nd Degree Black Belt – Judo

Professor and champion black belt instructor. Part of the founding leadership team.

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Craig Chitwood

Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt – Gracie Jiu-jitsu

Professor and champion black belt instructor. Part of the founding leadership team.

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Neil Chitwood

Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt – Gracie Jiu-jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt – Judo

Colonel and champion black belt instructor. Part of the founding leadership team.

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Amy Sesco

Senior Kids & Teens Instructor

1st degree Brown Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher

Instructor based in Lexington.

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Melissa Carr

Senior Kid-jitsu Instructor

Brown Belt – Sport Jujitsu, 3rd Degree Brown Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Multiple National & World Champion

Instructor based in Lewis Center. 2019 WCJO World Sport Jujitsu Champion, multiple Arnold Classic Grappling Champion.

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Justin Wehr

Professor

3rd Degree Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, IBJJF & Arnold Classic Gold Medalist

Professor at Lexington Academy. Multiple-time IBJJF medalist and champion.

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John "Chief" Belford

Coach

1st Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Career Law Enforcement, Military Special Operations Veteran

Coach based in Lewis Center. OPOTA Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.

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Mark Hartsough

Coach

1st Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, 1st Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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DJ Knoedler

Coach

1st Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Former Secret Service Agent, Police Officer

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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John Kim

Coach

2nd degree Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Police Officer

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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Wayne Liggett

Professor

3rd Degree Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt – Combat Jujitsu, Detective

Professor based in Marion.

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Matt Davis

Coach

Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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Shane O'Connor

Teen Instructor

1st Degree Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Police Officer, Middle School Resource Officer

Teen Instructor based in Lewis Center.

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Chris Tedjeske

Coach

Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt – Combat jujitsu

Coach based in Lexington for Combat Jujitsu.

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AJ Sander

Coach

4th degree Purple Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, High School Teacher

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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Jen Miller

Coach

4th Degree Purple Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Coach based in Lewis Center.

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Jason Kline

Coach

Black Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Coach based in Marion.

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Emma Kline

Coach

Purple Belt – Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

Coach based in Lexington.