Independent · West Chester Township, OH
Cincinnati MMA Academy
A profile of Cincinnati MMA Academy — a Independent school in West Chester Township, OH with lineage tracing to Burton Richardson / Egan Inoue. 4.9★ across 34 public Google reviews.
Last verified from public sources on 2026-06-01. First-person visit notes coming after I roll there.
- · Kids program
- · Private lessons
- · Gi BJJ
- · Competition team
What to expect at Cincinnati MMA Academy
Independent gyms vary widely — the head coach's personal obsessions usually define the room. The strongest indies often produce deeper technique than affiliate gyms because the lead instructor is teaching what they're personally chasing.
Lineage: Burton Richardson / Egan Inoue. Knowing the lineage matters more than people admit — it shapes how techniques get taught, which submissions get emphasized, and which competition rulesets the room respects.
Family-friendly? Cincinnati MMA Academy runs a kids program. From a parent's perspective: ask about age brackets, instructor:student ratio, and whether the kids class is taught by the head coach or an assistant.
Privates: Cincinnati MMA Academy offers private lessons publicly. For people who started BJJ later in life with chronic neck/back issues, a single private with the head coach is often the most efficient way to figure out if a gym fits before committing to a membership.
A note on this profile
This page is a public-source profile of Cincinnati MMA Academy. I haven't visited yet — when I do, this page will be updated with first-person notes on the roll, the room, the coaching style, the kids program (one of my kids may come along when we start scouting where they'll begin), and the drop-in process. If you're reading this and you run Cincinnati MMA Academy, I'd love to coordinate a visit.
Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.
Common questions about Cincinnati MMA Academy
+Where is Cincinnati MMA Academy located?
Cincinnati MMA Academy is at 4845 Premier Way Suite 3, West Chester Township, OH 45069.
+What's the phone number for Cincinnati MMA Academy?
You can reach Cincinnati MMA Academy at (513) 285-8398.
+What's the class schedule at Cincinnati MMA Academy?
Cincinnati MMA Academy's schedule is published on their site (https://cincymma.com/schedule-2/). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.
+Does Cincinnati MMA Academy take drop-ins?
Cincinnati MMA Academy doesn't publish a drop-in fee on its site. The polite move: email or call ahead, mention you're traveling, ask the rate. Most gyms in Austin land in the $30–$50 range.
+Does Cincinnati MMA Academy have a kids BJJ program?
Yes — Cincinnati MMA Academy's site references a kids program. Age brackets typically split 4–6 (movement-focused), 7–9 (real positions, strict tap protocol), and 10+ (closer to adult curriculum).
+Does Cincinnati MMA Academy offer gi or no-gi?
Cincinnati MMA Academy's materials mention gi. Most Austin schools run both at separate slots in the week — check the schedule before driving over.
+Does Cincinnati MMA Academy offer private lessons?
Yes — Cincinnati MMA Academy references private lessons publicly. Privates are typically $80–$120/hour in the Austin market in 2026. They're worth it for late starters who can't compress fundamentals in group classes.
+What lineage is Cincinnati MMA Academy?
Cincinnati MMA Academy traces its BJJ lineage to Burton Richardson / Egan Inoue.
+What's Cincinnati MMA Academy's Google rating?
Cincinnati MMA Academy has a 4.9-star average across 34 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-06-01 15:31:36).
Site quality audit — Cincinnati MMA Academy
A practical look at how Cincinnati MMA Academy's online presence stacks up. Useful if you're a coach reading this and wondering where to spend a Sunday afternoon improving the site, or a visitor trying to gauge how recently the school is paying attention to its public face.
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- 4.9★ · 34 reviews
Audit captured from public sources 2026-06-01. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.
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