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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town
5 ★★★★★ 127 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
- 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 graciekentucky.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 502-384-7084
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The family atmosphere and emphasis on jiu-jitsu fundamentals is what drew us here, but the unexpected life lessons that my children have learned is what keeps us here.”
“An awesome gym whether you’re looking to compete in BJJ or if you’re looking for a hobby with your family.”
“There were several higher belts in class who spent a lot of 1 on 1 time with us newcomers.”
“I love the mix of flexibility, strength, functional skills, self defense, confidence building, peer engagement, instruction, fun, structure.”
What members say
“The facility is always clean, the black belt instructors are both knowledgeable and friendly, and the people that train here are great.”
“Extremely welcoming and family friendly atmosphere.”
“The family atmosphere and emphasis on jiu-jitsu fundamentals is what drew us here, but the unexpected life lessons that my children have learned is what keeps us here.”
“The family atmosphere and emphasis on jiu-jitsu fundamentals is what drew us here, but the unexpected life lessons that my children have learned is what keeps us here.”
“Our kids are loving this place! I love the mix of flexibility, strength, functional skills, self defense, confidence building, peer engagement, instruction, fun, structure.”
“An awesome gym whether you’re looking to compete in BJJ or if you’re looking for a hobby with your family.”
From the reviews
I dropped into a couple gyms in Kentucky. Overall, I’ve dropped in at over 10 gyms and this gym is my favorite so far. It is very similar to my gym of 9 years and that’s probably because they’re both Pedro Sauer Association gyms. If you are part of PSA, you’ll understand.
We've been coming into Louisville at least twice per year for Seminars at this Academy for around 4 years now. The academy is immaculate, Instructors and staff treat you like family while at the same time providing Tier One expertise in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! My students and I always look forward to our next trip........
This academy is the best around. The family atmosphere and emphasis on jiu-jitsu fundamentals is what drew us here, but the unexpected life lessons that my children have learned is what keeps us here. They are more disciplined, polite and all around good humans directly because of this academy and their instructors.
I just got back from training at Gracie Kentucky. I have to say this is one of the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) schools I have every been to. The place was really clean and everyone there was super cool. But most of all the quality of instruction was really top notch high level.
Your first BJJ class at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town
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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