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Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Perrysburg, Ohio
Certified school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized Krav Maga certifying organization (think Krav Maga Worldwide, IKMF, KMG or Krav Maga Alliance). If certification matters to you, ask which organization they're certified through and what certification level their instructors hold.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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- Website & schedule jpblackbelt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 419-872-7599
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids have attended for some time now and we couldn’t be happier with what they’ve learned and how good they’ve become at karate.”
“This is the first time my son has been continually interested in anything and has been excited to attend different classes that are offered.”
“They do an excellent job teaching everything from kids, to adults, to law enforcement which I have personally been involved with.”
“My wife and I heard about the Academy several months ago when we attended one of your Quarterly self-defense sessions, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made.”
Other martial arts here
“He does great job of explaining various forms of strikes, takedowns, and grappling moves.”
“Also, I've taken a few different handgun training classes that Jon has offered, some of which focused on higher-end tactical scenarios (such as home defense.”
What students say
“This is the first time my son has been continually interested in anything and has been excited to attend different classes that are offered.”
“We have been going to JPBBA for about a year now and it has been such a positive and enjoyable experience for our whole family.”
“For the more serious students, as the area's only official "Krav Maga" studio, the Black Belt Academy teaches the Israeli's very practical, street wise fighting style.”
“Not only am I getting a great workout, I am also learning a life skill.”
“Because of the quality of skill taught to me and the confidence I had gained while being in the class, I overcame the situation with confidence and success.”
“Seeing that my kids loved to go to JPBBA, I decided to try out the Krav Maga classes.”
From the reviews
I took Jon's basic firearm/CPL class, in October 2013. I was a little nervous about taking a gun class, since I'd heard that a lot of gun classes didn't have women in them. I didn't want to end up in a class that was going to be macho, competitive, or intimidating.
I trained at Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy for a while when living in Ohio. As a small structured female I was taught valuable skills within the Krav Maga school that came to my aid while on vacation.
My son has been taking lessons at Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy for almost a year. The experience and training he receives is wonderful. This is the first time my son has been continually interested in anything and has been excited to attend different classes that are offered.
I first heard about Jon Penny’s Black Belt Academy when my friend signed us up for a self defense class on what was supposed to be our Girls’ Day Out! Even though I had taken a similar self defense class elsewhere, I learned a lot in this class.
New to Krav Maga? Start at Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy
Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.