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13 Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glasgow, Kentucky

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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 (ages 6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule 13jiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 270-282-9777

Hours

Monday 8–10 am, 5:30–7 pm
Tuesday 8–10 am, 5:30–7 pm
Wednesday 8–10 am, 5:30–7 pm
Thursday 8–10 am, 5:30–7 pm
Friday 8–10 am
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at 13 Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“The facility is clean, well‑maintained, and offers a good beginners youth program—perfect for families with young children who want to build a solid foundation in self‑defense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The facility is clean, well‑maintained, and offers a good beginners youth program—perfect for families with young children who want to build a solid foundation in self‑defense.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great instruction, incredible workout and people who look out for each other.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The facility is clean, well‑maintained, and offers a good beginners youth program—perfect for families with young children who want to build a solid foundation in self‑defense.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“I can confidently say that Patchez teaches world class technique, while also creating a very family friendly & beginner friendly environment.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Patchez brings a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey that knowledge to his students in a manner that makes even the most complicated techniques understandable.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

From the reviews

This is an amazing gym. Patchez is an amazing coach. I started my BJJ journey 2 Years ago with 13 BJJ and have since traveled all over the US to train. I can confidently say that Patchez teaches world class technique, while also creating a very family friendly & beginner friendly environment.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Feb 2023

13 Jiu Jitsu is awesome. Patchez is an awesome instructor. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful. If you want to train with the best, this is where you want to be.

★★★★★ — Dustin, Feb 2023

I travel a lot, and I frequently check out the local BJJ. I’ve been to many gyms and seen a lot of teaching, but I have got to rank Patchez and the 13 crew near the very top! He is a brilliant guy who dissects technique into proper form and function.

★★★★★ — Charles, Oct 2025

13JJ has a phenomenal group of people with a very positive/welcoming atmosphere. Patchez brings a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey that knowledge to his students in a manner that makes even the most complicated techniques understandable. If you are looking for a place to learn to jiu jitsu this is it.

★★★★★ — James, Sep 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at 13 Jiu Jitsu

13 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.

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Your first BJJ class at 13 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 when you call. 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find 13 Jiu Jitsu

105 Samson St, Glasgow, KY42141

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