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FOUR SEASONS MARTIAL ARTS LLC. CARLSON GRACIE TEAM
4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lexington, Kentucky
Part of Carlson Gracie
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 4seasonsmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 334-0624
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–6 PM |
| Sunday | 1–8:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I came to this gym because my son had an interest in learning jiu jitsu.”
“My wrestling team collaborated with owner when snow days affected us practicing in the school and he welcomed us to use his space to get ready for tournaments.”
“People and coaches will take plenty of time to personally one on one coach people.”
“Great place to train, get in shape and learn self defense .”
“From beginners to experienced there is training beneficial to all ages and fitness levels - but you WILL get more fit while developing life skills and superior health.”
Other martial arts here
“This gym has every kind of training you need in one facility; there’s often multiple classes going on with people learning BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, etc.”
“This gym is one of the best in KY if you want to get somewhere in MMA or Boxing.”
“This gym has every kind of training you need in one facility; there’s often multiple classes going on with people learning BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, etc.”
“My wrestling team collaborated with owner when snow days affected us practicing in the school and he welcomed us to use his space to get ready for tournaments.”
What members say
“His jiu jitsu instructor, Jon, is great with kids - patient, but not afraid to make them work.”
“Awesome people high quality experience feels like a family and lots of great opportunities for fighters”
“My wrestling team collaborated with owner when snow days affected us practicing in the school and he welcomed us to use his space to get ready for tournaments.”
“It is a one-stop for all major combat sports disciplines and the coaching is outstanding.”
From the reviews
The most professional high quality martial arts gym I’ve ever been to. With all the credentials and all of the highly knowledgeable and trained coaches there’s no other place near that could compare. Four seasons welcomed me with open arms and has treated me like family since day one.
I came to this gym because my son had an interest in learning jiu jitsu. After a few weeks of rolling he joined a boxing class as well. His jiu jitsu instructor, Jon, is great with kids - patient, but not afraid to make them work.
I plan on getting a membership here again very soon! This gym is one of the best in KY if you want to get somewhere in MMA or Boxing. The coaches there are professionals and always work with you no matter what! And if you mess up they will let you know and help you improve. Highly recommended!
I’ve trained BJJ, Boxing, and MMA in this gym for a long time. I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. The quality of training you get from here is next to none. It is a one-stop for all major combat sports disciplines and the coaching is outstanding. Come train at The 4.
New to BJJ? Start at FOUR SEASONS MARTIAL ARTS LLC. CARLSON GRACIE TEAM
FOUR SEASONS MARTIAL ARTS LLC. CARLSON GRACIE TEAM 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 FOUR SEASONS MARTIAL ARTS LLC. CARLSON GRACIE TEAM
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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