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Fifth Element Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Winchester, Kentucky
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 6–11) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fifthelementbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 953-7911
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has been doing BJJ for a few years, upon moving to eastern Kentucky I found 5th Element, and by far one of the best BJJ gyms my son has had the pleasure of attending.”
“My kids attended the teen class for the first time tonight and they are hooked!”
“Great for discipline, learning self defense or if you have a desire to compete Rick and Brooke will help give you all the tools necessary to dominate your opponent”
“Great for discipline, learning self defense or if you have a desire to compete Rick and Brooke will help give you all the tools necessary to dominate your opponent”
“My kids attended the teen class for the first time tonight and they are hooked!”
What members say
“If you're looking for a Jiu Jitsu gym that offers excellent instruction and a strong sense of community, this is the place to be.”
“They were very welcoming and warm to assist my teenage daughter in some pre-comp rolls and instruction.”
“They were very welcoming and warm to assist my teenage daughter in some pre-comp rolls and instruction.”
“Rick is very driven and focused as well as pushing competitions and get kids more involved into the BJJ sport.”
“Nice space, awesome instruction, friendly rolls, and welcoming atmosphere; all the things you hope to find when you drop in.”
“Rick is very driven and focused as well as pushing competitions and get kids more involved into the BJJ sport.”
From the reviews
Great energy and instruction for all ages. My kids are loving the classes. Rick and Brooke do a great job!
Trained dropping in from out of town, the instructor Rick was very selfless and helped me work on things he noticed I was struggling with. All around great experience.
Brooke and Ric and excellent instructors! Look forward to yoga starting in a couple of weeks!
Awesome place for beginners and advanced alike. My son has been doing BJJ for a few years, upon moving to eastern Kentucky I found 5th Element, and by far one of the best BJJ gyms my son has had the pleasure of attending.
New to BJJ? Start at Fifth Element Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fifth Element Brazilian 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 Fifth Element Brazilian 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.
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