West Chester, Ohio · Premier Facility
Real Skills.
Real
Instructors.
West Chester’s Most Credentialed Academy
Multiple credentialed coaches — including a BJJ Black Belt, a JKDU Full Instructor, a MCMAP Black Belt, and a MMA fighter — teaching BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, JKD, Kali, Judo, and more under one roof. Built for adults who take self-reliance seriously. Proven for kids.
Why Cincinnati MMA Academy
Five Reasons
We’re Different
Burton Richardson Lineage
Our BJJ traces directly to Burton Richardson — Egan Inoue lineage and founder of JKD Unlimited. The same source, taught here in West Chester. Not a copy of a copy.
A Roster of Working Instructors
Multiple credentialed coaches. Three JKD Unlimited certified. One MCMAP Black Belt. A MMA fighter. A competition-tested Kids program with its own dedicated coaches.
The Widest Program in the Region
BJJ Gi & NoGi. MMA. Kids BJJ. JKD. Kali & Silat. Muay Thai. Kenpo. Judo. Aikido. No other academy in Cincinnati offers this breadth under one roof.
A Facility Nobody Else Has
Train on the mat. Shoot on the range. Debrief at the speakeasy. Cincinnati MMA Academy operates inside Premier of Princeton-Glendale Road — a facility with no equivalent in the region.
Training That Works When It Matters
Every program is built for real-world application. BJJ for the Street. MMA for the Street. Not sport-only. Not theory. Functional skills for adults who take self-reliance seriously.
Our Programs
Nine Disciplines.
One Roof.
Every class is taught by a credentialed instructor with verified lineage. Whether you’re stepping on the mat for the first time or preparing for competition, we have a program built for you.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and NoGi. Ground fighting that works — taught by a BJJ Black Belt with world-class credentials.
AdultsMMA
Complete mixed martial arts — stand-up, clinch, and ground — with a MMA fighter on staff.
KidsKids BJJ
Confidence, discipline, and real self-defence skills in a safe, structured environment.
AdultsJeet Kune Do
Strike, trap, and control — a complete standup system from one of the world’s leading instructors.
AdultsMuay Thai
Eight-limb striking art taught by a certified Muay Thai Kru with decades of experience.
AdultsKali / Silat
Weapons-based Filipino martial arts and Southeast Asian street-proven striking and grappling.
AdultsJudo
Olympic throwing art — powerful takedowns and the mindset of a competitor.
AdultsKenpo
American Kenpo Karate — fast, practical striking combinations for self-defence.
AdultsAikido
Throws, joint locks and weapons — Mushin Aikido system.
The Instructors
Credentials
You Can Verify.
Every instructor holds real, verifiable credentials. No made-up titles.
Lead Instructor & Martial Arts Manager
Sean Sutton
BJJ Black Belt · JKD Unlimited Full Instructor
- BJJ Black Belt under Burton Richardson (Egan Inoue lineage)
- JKD Unlimited Full Instructor
- Muay Thai Kru
- Battlefield Kali Instructor
- Silat for the Street Instructor
- MCMAP Black Belt (Marine Corps)
- Judo Brown Belt
Burton Richardson is one of the most respected martial arts instructors in the world — a direct student of Dan Inosanto for JKD and Egan Inoue for BJJ, and founder of JKD Unlimited. This is a primary source martial arts. Not a copy of a copy.
Greg Randell
Instructor
- JKD Unlimited Instructor
- BJJ Brown Belt
Matt Sylvester
Instructor
- JKD Unlimited Instructor
- BJJ Purple Belt
Keaton Shumard
Kids BJJ Coach
- BJJ Purple Belt
- Active Competitor
- Kids BJJ Coach
Cincy MMA Coach
Charles Mahabir
Instructor
- BJJ — Purple Belt
- Tae Kwon Do — Black Belt 1st Dan
- Kino Ryu — Black Belt 3rd Dan
- Traditional Martial Arts Instructor
- MMA Background
Cole Sutton
MMA Fighter · Kids NoGi Coach
- MMA Fighter
- BJJ Purple Belt
- High School Wrestling
- Kids Nogi Coach
Traditional Martial Arts
Owner & Kenpo Instructor
Jim Lentz
Owner & Kenpo Instructor
- Karate / Kenpo Jiu-Jitsu — Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
- Hojustsu-Ryu — Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
- Kiha-Go Green (Instructor) — Shootfighting
- Judo Workshop Leader
- NRA Certified Instructor
- Military Police — US Marine Corps Reserve (6 Years)
- Criminal Justice Background
Kenpo Instructor
Jim Cornish
Kenpo — Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)
- Kenpo — Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt)
- 17 Years Teaching Experience
- US Army Vietnam Veteran
Aikido Instructor
Dirk Domaschko
Aikikai — Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
- Aikikai Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
- Iaido (Sword Drawing & Cutting)
- Jodo (Short Staff)
Aikido Instructor
Seth Lindberg
Aikikai — Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
- Aikikai Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
- Trained alongside Dirk Domaschko
The Facility
No Other
Academy
Has This.
The Mat
A dedicated training space for all Nine Disciplines. Room to spar. Room to drill. Room to improve.
The Range
On-site shooting range inside Premier of Princeton-Glendale. The only martial arts facility in Cincinnati where you can train weapons and shooting under one roof.
The Speakeasy
A speakeasy inside the facility. The mat culture extends off the mat — this is where the community is built.
Shoot on the range.
Debrief at the speakeasy.
Membership Options
Transparent
Pricing.
No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch. You shouldn’t need to talk to a salesperson to find out what it costs to train.
Single Track
$75 – $110
per month
- Unlimited classes in one discipline
- Access to open mat sessions
- No contract required
- First week free — no commitment
All Access
$150
per month
- Unlimited classes across ALL disciplines
- BJJ, MMA, JKD, Kali, Muay Thai, Judo
- Open mat access
- No contract required
- First week free — no commitment
Kids Program
$80
per month
- Kids BJJ Gi & NoGi classes
- Dedicated Kids coaches
- Competition preparation available
- Ages 7 and up
- First week free — no commitment
Pricing confirmed at your free trial. No credit card required. Questions? (513) 285-8398
Student Stories
Real People.
Real Progress.
“Sean Sutton and the crew at Cincinnati MMA Academy are all top notch instructors. Their collective experience is impressive and the facility is second to none. If you are looking for a specific type of martial arts training, chances are they have it.”
“My son has been a member of Cincinnati MMA Academy for 4 months now and he loves it! We love the small class sizes! The one on one instructor sessions are very beneficial. He learns so much from his coaches here.”
“I’ve been training at this location for 10 years. The instructors have a great gym culture and a very positive, safe learning environment.”
Your First Week
Is Free.
No contract. No commitment. No credit card. Just come train and see what a credentialed academy feels like.
Claim Your Free Week →Or call us at (513) 285-8398 · info@cincymma.com