Different Academies.
Same Mats.
One Community.
At the end of the day, we're all part of the same jiu jitsu community.
Common Ground is a chance to step outside your own academy for a weekend, learn from incredible instructors, meet women who share the same passion, and make connections that last long after the event is over.
Ohio Academy of Jiu Jitsu
793 Hebron Road Heath, OH 43056
November 7-8, 2026
No matter where you train or how long you've been training, we'd love to have you join us!
Meet Your Instructors
Kaida Dewitt
Derby City Mixed Martial Arts
Team Shawn Hammonds
Kaida earned her black belt in 2023 under Nick "Chewy" Albin, becoming Derby City's first female black belt. She has built a reputation as a skilled competitor and technical instructor who enjoys breaking down the details that make techniques work, giving students concepts they can immediately apply to their own game.
Saturday ● No-Gi
Takedowns & Sweeps
Wendy Kuhn
Grove City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
GFTeam Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association
Wendy earned her black belt in 2023 at Grove City BJJ under Dave Freetage. A multiple-time IBJJF World and Pan Champion, she blends elite competition experience with detail-oriented instruction that helps students build confidence.
Saturday ● Gi
Mount Attack Sequence
Darla Sedlacek
Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
Cleveland, Ohio
Darla is a 1st-degree black belt with more than 25 years of martial arts experience and multiple IBJJF World and Pan Championship titles. She's passionate about helping students develop both their jiu jitsu and their confidence on and off the mats, bringing a unique perspective through her background as a psychologist, specializing in sports psychology.
Sunday ● Gi
Takedowns, Passing, & Mindset
Weekend at a Glance
Saturday, November 7th
Morning OAJJ classes are included with your Common Ground registration!
Friends, spouses, and family members are welcome to join these co-ed classes, too!
● 1130am - Gi BJJ (Instructor: Bryn Myers)
● 1230pm - Integrated Combat Systems (Instructor: Jessica Kirby)
The gym will be closed from around 130pm-245pm to allow instructors to grab a bite to eat!
● 3:00pm - Doors Open!
● 3:30pm - Kaida Dewitt (No Gi)
● 4:45pm - Group Pic & Snack Break
● 5:00pm - Wendy Kuhn (Gi)
● 6:30pm - Group Pic & Open Mat
Sunday, November 8th
● 9:30am - Piyo with Kodi
● 10:15am - Coffee/Snack Break
● 10:45am - Darla Sedlacek (Gi)
● 12:30pm - Day 2 Group Pic & Farewell Open Mat
Can beginners attend?
Absolutely! Common Ground is open to women of all experience levels.
What's included with registration?
Your registration is for the full weekend of events - seminars, open mats, the optional Piyo session, Saturday morning OAJJ classes, and snacks provided throughout the weekend!
What should I bring?
At least 2 gis (3 if you do the morning session at OAJJ), no gi gear, water bottle, and anything else you normally train with.
Will there be time to roll?
Yep! We will have 2 open mat opportunities to train, ask questions, and get rounds with women from other academies!
Where should I stay?
There are several hotels just a few minutes from OAJJ. We are arranging a block of hotel rooms at the Comfort Inn & Suites (Heath) that is nearly in the same parking lot as the gym.
Can my spouse, family member, or teammate come?
Absolutely. Saturday morning co-ed classes are included with your registration, and guests are welcome to participate in those sessions with no drop-in fee.
I have another question - who do I ask?
Text me! My name is Bryn, and I am a co-owner of OAJJ, purple belt, and your event host for the weekend! Text me at 740-880-8214 with any other questions you may have.
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