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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Louisville, Kentucky
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
- 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracielouisville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 502-426-0333
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Last night I took my daughter to the Gracie BullyProof class, my wife to the Women Empowered class, and I attended a class for Gracie Combatives and we all had a great experience.”
“The training structure is excellent—you know your personal training plan a month in advance, the coaches are highly professional, and their top priority is safety above all else.”
“I would HIGHLY recommend Louisville Martial Arts Academy to anyone who is interested in self defense, getting into shape, or just as a way to sharpen your mental focus.”
“The atmosphere is both motivating and respectful—perfect for beginners and advanced students alike.”
Other martial arts here
“She began Kempo Karate almost three years ago at another academy.”
What members say
“The staff was very welcoming, the instructors were helpful and encouraging, and the other students were excited to bring us in to the classes to learn alongside them.”
“The staff was very welcoming, the instructors were helpful and encouraging, and the other students were excited to bring us in to the classes to learn alongside them.”
“We are enrolled in the Women Empowerment training and are learning so many amazing self defense techniques.”
“Last night I took my daughter to the Gracie BullyProof class, my wife to the Women Empowered class, and I attended a class for Gracie Combatives and we all had a great experience.”
“I would like to start by describing the gym itself: it is spacious, very clean, and equipped with new, high-quality equipment.”
“Last night I took my daughter to the Gracie BullyProof class, my wife to the Women Empowered class, and I attended a class for Gracie Combatives and we all had a great experience.”
From the reviews
I only attended a couple of classes on the free trial a couple months back. I knew I wouldn't be able to continue going when I did it, but while I had the open availability, I wanted try it, and see if it I would in fact want to continue. I am.
Our son started as a seven year old 5-6 months ago. We are so happy with our experience. I credit so much of his maturing to the work he’s doing in class. He’s really become so much more focused and in control of himself. The lessons are great, but what’s really extraordinary are the instructors themselves.
If you’re in the process of looking for a school to visit in Louisville I highly recommend Gracie Louisville. I travel often and train at various schools when I do. Hawaii, Tennessee, and Florida to name a few. Things I look for are a welcoming atmosphere, content of techniques, and quality of the facility.
I can’t put into words my gratitude for such a fine establishment and even better staff and trainers. I visited for a one week level one combative course for Law Enforcement and was amazed at the hospitality and superior instruction that was given.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site