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Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairfield, Ohio
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 & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule honneaojj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 AM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 AM, 10–11:30 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 6–7:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I would highly recommend for kids, women and men!”
“He also plays football & basketball in high school so sometimes training can be limited.”
“They enjoy it very much and my 13 year old will be entering his first tournament this Saturday.”
“From the moment I stepped on the mat for the first time, I felt welcomed and part of a community that truly supports you.”
What members say
“★★★★★ A Truly Special and Welcoming Gym From the moment I stepped onto the mats, any anxiety I had about being a newcomer melted away.”
“Sean and Claudia have contentiously showed up for him in all aspects of life ❤️ if your looking for gym to train in that treats you like family this is place to be!”
“Wherever you are in your experience, they are able to break down very complex techniques for you to understand in steps.”
“My first real taste of this place came from the outside, watching a competition where some of my friends were competing.”
“For young men and women, Jujitsu can be life-changing.”
“I have noticed a huge improvement in not only my skills and fitness level, but my confidence.”
From the reviews
I have been a member at Honne Academy since December 2024. Since the day I set foot in this establishment, Sean and all the other coaches have been amazing! They take the time to explain the sport and guide you as you learn. It's remarkable what I have learned in such a short period of time.
Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu is a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners to learn and train. The team do a great job of bringing the best of the craft to benefit the students as well as motivating and inspiring students of all age brackets.
I cannot recommend Honne enough! From the moment I stepped on the mat for the first time, I felt welcomed and part of a community that truly supports you. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable.
I can’t express enough how beautifully curated and welcoming Honne is. Sean and Claudia are as genuine and good as they come. The youth and adult classes are very well structured. The genuine care and compassion for others expressed by everyone here is overwhelming.
New to BJJ? Start at Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, 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 flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches 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 basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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