Honne Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
4067 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Ross, OH 45014, USA
4067 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Ross, OH 45014, USA
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 cant recommend Sean and the team at Honne enough for anyone looking to begin their journey, or find a new place to train.
A great place for youth and adults alike. I have been impressed with how the team focuses on more than just the tactics on the mat, everyone at Honne from the coaches to the new comers are building a community and family that support one another both on and off the mat.
Coach Sean and his staff have a very family friendly atmosphere at their gym. Not only do they do a great job teaching the art of jiu jitsu, but he also uses different scenarios to teach them everyday life lessons along the way. Would highly recommend!
Dropped in with a friend and enjoyed the entire time. The gym is very cleanly and has the most unique aesthetic in Cincinnati. You would think you’re in California. For Kids the teens are skilled enough to roll with adults. I caught the tail end of a Kids class and it’s apparent the children are important to Sean he made sure the kids were paying attention as well as participating in the class. The entire class you’re moving. You’re also hand fighting so those with little to no wrestling it’s offered here in addition to BJJ. Now the other students were super friendly Honne has an awesome culture where you could trust someone with a leg lock and know you wouldn’t be injured. For reference Brown Belt - 18 years of Grappling between wrestling and jits and I’ve been apart of numerous Gyms due to moving. with that THIS IS AN EXCELLENT GYM. 👏 Vibes: Good Technique reviewed: Good Live Rounds: Yes Odds of getting Staph/ Skin Infection: Low and the Gym has Showers.
Honne provides a fun, family atmosphere while teaching valuable life skills. The coaches are great and truly care for the kids and celebrate all achievements, big or small!
Wow! I would recommend this facility to anyone! At Honne you aren't a number everyone cares for each other as a person. If you have never tried Jiu-jitsu before it's ok, come in and you will learn :)
This is the best gym I have ever attended! The instruction is second to none and everyone is friendly. I went to one class and knew it was the place for me, I cannot recommend it enough. There is no place like Honne!
Sean and Claudia have worked to create a special environment that is a welcoming, encouraging, and family-like. They don’t just teach valuable, high-level Jiu Jitsu, they teach kindness and respect for each other while holding the kids to a high standard and keeping them accountable for behavior on and off the mat. We love Honne and are so thankful we get to be a part of it!
Honne is way more than a business. I train here in the adult classes and I have 4 kids training here as well. My whole family feels welcome here, even the ones who aren't training. Coaching team has built a community where ego's are checked at the door, the drilling is detailed, the rolls are tough, and the relationships are prioritized. Myself and my kids are encouraged to be respectful, excellent, and kind both on and off the mat's.
Honne is a great, uplifting environment for all levels. I appreciate the way they welcome everyone into their space. My son (9) loves going 3-4 days a weeks!
The energy in this place is special as are the people. I’ve never been anywhere quite like it. Everyone becomes a friend quickly. I’ve never been more welcomed elsewhere. It’s a safe place to train for beginners and is extremely clean. If you’re considering training BJJ this is place will change your life.
It was an amazing time, everyone is incredibly inviting, I never felt like the odd one out
Great place and everyone is awesome!
Awesome place to train BJJ. Coach is very knowledgeable and motivational. I highly recommend this place. Clean and organized gym.
Honne is it. Everyone here is so incredibly friendly and inviting. Couldn’t recommend a place more.
Honne is much more than a jiu jitsu academy, it’s like an extended family. I can’t say enough great things about Coach Sean (along with all the other coaches) and how much this place and the people have impacted my life for the better! If you’re looking for somewhere to train the best jiu jitsu with the best people, this is the academy for you.
Sean and the crew really enjoy what they do at Honne, and it shows!
Great place, great teachers. My son has really developed a ton of confidence since being there. I can't say enough good things about our experience here.
The moment you join you know this place is special, hidden gem in a small community. We need more people in this world like the ones at Honne.
Moved to the Cincinnati area in 2023 from Las Vegas. I reached out to Sean in the Spring of 2023. He was extremely encouraging and positive about my journey in Jiu Jitsu. I have a very demanding job when it comes to time in the office, and it never worked out in 2023. I had a baby in this same time period. He told me Jiu Jitsu will be here for you forever, take care of what I need to take care of. Spring of 2024 I reached back out to Sean and it was like we never stopped chatting. We picked up right where we left off and I was able to get in two sessions with him that week. He is extremely knowledgeable, engaging, great teacher, and is humble as they come. There’s no ego, there’s no chest puffing, it’s purely development as a jiu jitsu practitioner and as a human. I learned just as much life lessons as I did jiu jitsu techniques in those first 2 classes. And now as I get back into the grind of a job, Sean is willing to work with me and help in any capacity. This is a very special place that is more of a community and family than a place to train. I look forward to my journey with Honne as I, like so many others, are trying to better today than we were yesterday. Thank you Honne💪🏼🙏🏼
Awesome people and an awesome atmosphere!! I would recommend to anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu from beginner to black belt.
I highly recommend this gym to anyone that wants to get detailed teaching and a warm friendly environment you don’t have to worry about the guy trying to hurt you cause your visiting. From the moment I walked in the door everyone there was welcoming and smiling. Best part was how clean this gym is. A lot of martial art gyms aren’t but this one was, I don’t know about spotless but it had a clean smell to it I’d say. If your thinking about starting this journey or need a place to train away from home, this is the perfect place to go!
Great experience! I would recommend to anyone who is interested in jujitsu
Honne has completely exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere can best be described as inspiring and the coaches are just the right mix of patience and tough love. The minute we first stepped through the door, we were treated like family. Our kids had mixed feelings and some hesitancy when joining but fell in love with jiu jitsu and Honne within two classes. In the short time that we've been members, we've seen great improvement in our kids' physical abilities, and they have more positive attitudes. We can't say enough good things about Honne.
My teenagers recently started Jui-Jitsu here and rave about it. It is not just the martial art.. it’s the safe and supportive family atmosphere that Sean and Claudia provide. We are so blessed to have you in our community of Ross.
Great gym and fantastic owners! Lots of options for classes of all ages. Very clean too. The gym has a great vibe with how it's decorated (retro feel with old Riverfront stadium seats, ninja turtles, skateboards, etc.) You can feel the honor and respect for the sport when you walk in. Highly recommend!
Very welcoming atmosphere and high level instruction accessible to everyone from a day one white belt to an advanced student. Great vibe and culture.
I was referred to Honne by a friend and was extremely excited to go. The first time I went I was nervous but every person that was there said what’s up to me or hi to me and made me feel welcome. The first day I went there they invited me to their family and I will be forever grateful. Honne on top🤙🏽
We wanted to get our young son in Jiu Jitsu last year and could not be happier that we found and joined the community at Honne. All of the coaches are amazing! Even in a class with varying levels of skill they meet every student where they’re at- encouraging and challenging the kids with a positive energy that contagious.
Very beautiful gym and friendly people!!!
Sean, Claudia and team are fantastic. They work so well with children, and with people of all skill levels! Highly reccomended.
I took my first jiu-jitsu class ever at Honne and it was an incredible experience. The space is beautifully curated, clean and welcoming. The owner, staff and other members make you feel comfortable and like you are a part or something so much bigger than yourself. I would highly suggest checking this space out if you’re interested in learning more and exploring all the benefits of jiu-jitsu
Sean and his team at Honne are providing valuable training and mentoring to people at all levels including kids and veterans who can benefit physically and mentally from the classes.
Honne Academy is the best place I could’ve picked for getting started in Jiu-Jitsu! Sean and all the other instructors not only know their stuff, but they also care about newcomers getting up to speed and feeling comfortable. It’s a class style with an individual approach. From the first timers to the black belts, everyone’s on the same mission to improve the group as a whole. When you join you become part of the family, on and off the mat. Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t just teach you physical skills, it also teaches mental skills that you can apply to everyday life with surprising benefits. I’m now 10 classes in and couldn’t be happier, I highly recommend this place!
This place is great! It’s always kept clean, the people here are great, and very welcoming regardless of your skill level
By far the best Academy you can train at. My son and I Absolutely love it here. Everyone here has became like a second family to us. We are better people because of this place. Couldn't recommend Honne enough.
Hands down, there is no place like Honne! It is an honor to roll with the amazing men and women who train here each and every day! They treat everyone as family and welcome each new person with open arms! Great culture & environment!
Sean is an outstanding instructor and has cultivated a deep community in the gym; if you're in the area and need a place to train— beginner or competitor, this is the place! 10/10
It’s an incredible facility and team; you walk through those doors and see a breathtaking gym. What a vision Sean has! It’s a wonderful space and has wonderful people and jiujitsu, what more could you want!
Training at Honne Academy has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Sean along with everyone else treated me as if they had known me for years from the second I walked through the doors for my first session. Honne Academy is first class from top to bottom!
This place is amazing and so are the coaches. They have been the best influence for my two boys and we are so grateful to have Sean and everyone there. If i could give it more than 5 stars I would.
Just like the door says "Welcome Stranger". Young and old, all are welcome to watch or get instruction from Sean and his qualified team. My nephews and niece have been training here since they opened their doors. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to find a quality Jiu-Jitsu academy.
We absolutely love this place. The coaches are amazing and dependable. They are constantly teaching the kids about important life lessons that will forever stick with them. I wouldn’t want my kids to go anywhere else or be taught by anyone else.
Great instructor who is always inspiring and encouraging to not only the kids, but the adults also. Every class there is a great group of guys and girls that are fun to roll with and willing to push you to learn and get better. Not to mention the bathroom, shower, dressing rooms, mats and common area are always clean and in order.
What a great place!! So thankful to have this amazing place and the amazing owners in our community!
The best place around to train BJJ. Sean is the man and an awesome instructor. Everyone in the academy treats you like family, wonderful atmosphere to train in!
Words can’t express what this place has done for my son. #1 the family atmosphere is amazing. I love how they have helped my son in so many ways . They care as if he is there own child an I love that . Claudia an Sean are amazing people to have in our community as well as in your life. Thank you for being so kind an gentle yet tough on my kid when need be also.
From literally day 1 was treated with respect and like a brother to everyone in there. This place is a place you can go to actually learn, not just be a practice dummy. Sean teaches with a genuine love love and understanding of jiujitsu. He really wants to see every person in there get better every time they come in to his gym. Very family friendly so bring your kids. I recommend it to all of my friends all the time. A great thing to be apart of.
Great place ! Awesome lessons for kids .
One of the greatest atmospheres you could ever be in.
Immediately felt welcome, students and staff so helpful. Super clean. Professor Sean’s passion shines all throughout the classes, super knowledgeable and patient. Would recommend 100%
I've trained at MMA gyms, you may not feel welcomed, or used, pounded and just didn't fit in. Well, if you are wanting to better yourself, your life, grow as a person and an individual, Honne is the place for you. I have been driving by this place for a while now, decided to fill out the waiver and ask questions. Sean, (owner) reached out within a day, he called me, and I trained with his Jiu Jitsu class (family) for 3 days straight. No GI, with GI, classes for everyone, male female, children, teens, people who want to compete, others that don't. It doesn't matter. 1st day I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and a handshake or a fist bump, each person, introduced themselves and said welcome. Don't be afraid to try Honne Jiu Jitsu out, this place is real and fun. Most of all it's a Family, people who are maybe in a dark place, who need loved, understood, going thru some stuff, you will Not find a better place and have the support from your team like at Honne Jiu jitsu. Thank you Sean, Claudia, Tom, and countless others for accepting me, and showing me there are still people out there that want to help others, learn, support others and be a better person in the future. I'm a better person for it just by you all getting to know and accepting me. Don't let the fear or intimidation in your own head keep you from this, that's ALL in your head, put away your fears and ast experiences and try Honne Jiu Jitsu, I promise you will Not 🚫 regret it.
Incredible academy accepting of all ages and abilities. Top notch professional instructing from Sean and team that allows even the newest of students to feel at home. The facility is super clean and well maintained. I’m very happy to have started my BJJ journey here. It truly is a wonderful group of people that attend and instruct.
Honne is family and I’m extremely grateful. The time and effort that is put into training is top notch. In the few classes and open mats I’ve attend so far, I already feel an improvement in my training. Honne is the place to be whether you are just starting out or looking to up your game.
My son and I started training here a few months ago and we have both been incredibly thankful for the family we have found at Honne! I cannot think of a better atmosphere to teach my son.
We love Honne! We’ve only been in the “family” for a month or so, but that’s definitely what it is; a family! We have felt so welcome from the start and look forward to classes each week. Coach Sean and Coach Claudia are the best!!
I can not say enough amazing things about this academy. My daughter loves all the coaches and counts down the days till she has class. Honne is just not a place to train it's a home, they are all family.
Great people, good times and you learn to protect yourself and gain confidence during the process! Work with many different ages, never too early or too late to start. One of the most amazing rooms you can step into in the Tri-State area.
I started here with zero experience, and Sean and my fellow classmates could not have been more welcoming. I have a blast every time I go!
Words cannot describe how wonderful Honne is. One of the greatest additions to the local community in a long time. Self defense is vital for everyone to learn and Honne delivers this lesson with compassion, inclusion, patience and heart. If you are looking for a challenge, wanting to grow and become the best version of yourself then this is the place. Honne is more than just a jiu-jitsu gym, it’s a community. Come and join us! You’ll never know until you try. I know I’m beyond grateful I did.
Our 6 year old son looks forward to Jiu-jitsu nights and it gives my husband and son a bonding experience. My husband also enjoys Jiu-jitsu and tries to teach me some moves at home (lol). But I love watching my son learn something new and then smile ear to ear when it "clicks" that he mastered a move. Sean and Claudia are wonderful people and coaches. They not only teach Jiu-jitsu, but also kindness and discipline. We love Honne!
So thankful for Sean and the Honne Academy! During a weird and stressful year for my two kiddos and I, fait reunited me with Sean after years of not seeing each other. My two kiddos joined Honne and it helped fill a void that we desperately needed filled. I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the crazy amount of love and support all three of us have received from not only Sean but the entire Honne family 🤙🏼 we love being a part of this extended family and can’t wait to see the amazing adventures it brings us during this unpredictable thing we call life 🖤- Meghan, Reagan and Richie Morgan
Fun,energetic and family feel. Very thankful to have Honne in our community it's been a blessing to my family.
The coaches are amazing with the children. Both of my children love going 5yr and 7
If you are looking for a place to train Jiu Jitsu, Honne Academy is where it is at. Sean and his students provide the most welcoming, cleanest, and safest educational environments. The lessons taught in this academy are second to none.
Great place to train with an overall terrific environment. People are friendly, instruction is fun and thorough, and everyone makes you feel at home and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door.
Honne is a great place, with even better people!! It’s my home away from home my family !!! #noplavelikehonne
This place allows me to clear my mind and find inner peace, along with getting a great workout and learning some astounding skills.
Love this place. Great place to train. Great atmosphere. Great people
If you're looking for a place to start Jiu-Jitsu then look no further. Professor Sean is very knowledgable and does a great job of mixing philosophy with technique which make's jiu jitsu fun and interesting to learn for all levels. The environment is very clean and the people are very friendly and treat everybody like one big family. This is a great place to come improve yourself on and off the mat with people who have a similar desire to better themselves and their martial art skills.
Sean is a great coach. Provides fun, safe, and all around excellent training for all students. Never felt like a stranger at Honne, would highly recommend for anyone!
Took my first ever Jiujitsu class here a couple months ago. Everyone was super welcoming. Sean is a great instructor! Highly recommend!!!
Everything about Honne makes you feel welcome. From the atmosphere, the instructors, fellow rollers, and the top shelf training, all of it makes you feel like you belong.
Great place! Friendly, passionate, knowledgeable instructor and a family-like environment. Highly recommended.
Excited for all that is happening at Honne! It is a place of intense training of an amazing group of men and women dedicated to the art of Jiu-Jitsu and each other.
People are awesome, place is super clean and a great place to train. If your thinking about trying jiu jitsu this is the place to start.
Great people make a great academy. I had the pleasure of sitting in with these guys. So much knowledge and respect, I’ll be back. My home away from home gym.
Such a great place, Sean loves what he does and his instructors are great, place is clean, and such a family friendly atmosphere!
Very clean and professional atmosphere. Owner Sean lives BJJ lifestyle and willing to help anyone wanting to learn. Love this place.
This place is fantastic. Sean is a great teacher. Very Clean.
I’ve been going to HONNE for over a year now, and I can confidently say this is the best school I have ever been a part of! The teaching is excellent the environment is incredible. Sean is an awesome instructor who pays attention to detail. He teaches you the best of what he knows and encourages you to develop your own unique bjj game. I’ve seen Sean become a big brother or Father figure to most everyone here. He treats everyone like his own family. If you come to HONNE looking for a bjj school you will end up finding a family! There is no place like HONNE!
Honne AOJJ has and will provide me with a complete understanding and belonging within the BJJ community. Sean has the knowledge and experience to propel his students. The Honne community is so very welcoming and friendly when I travel in from the Cbus area (yes, 2 hours for this experience). You won’t be met with any egos, just the common love for BJJ. The atmosphere is inspiring and cleanliness bar none.
I want to preface this with it should strike you very odd all the review are 5/5. This is due to the owner soliciting reviews from the students. That being said, the facility is rather small for the occupancy. The mats are supposedly clean; however, I've never seen them mopped, not even after a practice. The experience here is lacking, mainly due to the size of the community. The people here are incredibly nice though. Also, buyer beware. You better be sure you want to be here before you are here. If you want to try this gym, you better buckle up for a 3 month commitment, with a 45 day in advance policy of cancelling ( so if you wanted to cancel after signing up, you must of put that in 45 days before you even signed up). These are all things not necessarily discussed in the beginning, or played down so that you sign up. The owner may come off as relaxing and go with the flow when signing up; but if something does come up, you’ll definitely see a switch of a person. He'll talk to you as a friend for about a week before moving on, you know, right after the contract is signed. I'm also half expecting this review be removed, so I'll be screenshotting this and will reupload as much as necessary.
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