Independent · Cincinnati, OH
Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
A profile of Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense — a Independent school in Cincinnati, OH . 5★ across 40 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
- · Competition team
What to expect at Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
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.
Family-friendly? Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense 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: Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense 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 Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense. 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 Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense, I'd love to coordinate a visit.
Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.
Common questions about Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
+Where is Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense located?
Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense is at 5334 Sidney Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238.
+What's the phone number for Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense?
You can reach Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense at (513) 300-6098.
+What's the class schedule at Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense?
Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense's schedule is published on their site (https://www.manessjiujitsu.com/). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.
+Does Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense take drop-ins?
Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense 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 Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense have a kids BJJ program?
Yes — Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense'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 Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense offer private lessons?
Yes — Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense 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's Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense's Google rating?
Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense has a 5-star average across 40 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-06-01 15:31:30).
Site quality audit — Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
A practical look at how Maness Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense'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.
- Website
- manessjiujitsu.com HTTPS ✓
- Platform
- wix.com
- Indexable pages
- 1 (very small — limited topical coverage)
- Structured data
- No JSON-LD detected
- Google Business Profile
- 5★ · 40 reviews
Audit captured from public sources 2026-06-01. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.
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