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Independent · Gahanna, OH

Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus

A profile of Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus — a Independent school in Gahanna, OH . 4.9★ across 32 public Google reviews.

Last verified from public sources on 2026-06-01. First-person visit notes coming after I roll there.

Address
145 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone
(614) 769-1533
Website
http://ruffhousecolumbus.com/
Class schedule
https://ruffhousecolumbus.com/schedule/
Drop-in (publicly listed)
classes for $25
Programs
  • · Kids program
  • · Private lessons
  • · Gi BJJ
  • · Competition team
Google rating
4.9★ · 32 reviews
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What to expect at Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus

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? Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus 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: Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus 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 Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus. 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 Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus, I'd love to coordinate a visit.

Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.

Common questions about Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus

+Where is Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus located?

Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus is at 145 S Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230.

+What's the phone number for Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus?

You can reach Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus at (614) 769-1533.

+What's the class schedule at Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus?

Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus's schedule is published on their site (https://ruffhousecolumbus.com/schedule/). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.

+Does Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus take drop-ins, and how much is the fee?

Yes — public materials reference "classes for $25". Always confirm directly because gym fee structures shift.

+Does Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus have a kids BJJ program?

Yes — Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus'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 Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus offer gi or no-gi?

Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus's materials mention gi. Most Austin schools run both at separate slots in the week — check the schedule before driving over.

+Does Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus offer private lessons?

Yes — Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus 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 Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus's Google rating?

Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus has a 4.9-star average across 32 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-06-01 15:31:32).

Site quality audit — Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus

A practical look at how Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Columbus'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
ruffhousecolumbus.com HTTPS ✓
Platform
wordpress
Indexable pages
3 (very small — limited topical coverage)
Structured data
JSON-LD LocalBusiness present
Google Business Profile
4.9★ · 32 reviews

Audit captured from public sources 2026-06-01. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.

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