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Gracie Owensboro
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Owensboro, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gracieowensboro.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (270) 213-6089
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12:30 PM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 10–11:45 AM, 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“This program has done more than teach techniques — it’s helped my daughter develop confidence, focus, and perseverance.”
“Whether your goal be self defense, better physical fitness, self esteem boost, pursuit of discipline, or all of the above, your goals can be met all in one room.”
“Great gym for kids and adults of all skill levels.”
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What members say
“The coaches are outstanding and are providing world class instruction from world class athletes.”
“Very welcoming to new students and there are plenty of skilled, high level athletes for those wanting to train with the best and push their limits.”
“Very welcoming to new students and there are plenty of skilled, high level athletes for those wanting to train with the best and push their limits.”
“This program has done more than teach techniques — it’s helped my daughter develop confidence, focus, and perseverance.”
“The kids program is top notch - both of my young children train and are progressing very well, making new friends, and becoming more disciplined.”
“That is one of the biggest values I appreciate about the instructors at Gracie JJ, you actually have to work for advancement, it’s not just handed to the student.”
From the reviews
Gracie is best training there is by far. The instructors at Gracie are the most capable instructors I have ever met for children or adults.
My daughter and I have been a part of Gracie Owensboro for a little more than four years now. I can’t begin to recommend the services they provide enough. Whether your goal be self defense, better physical fitness, self esteem boost, pursuit of discipline, or all of the above, your goals can be met all in one room.
This place deserves a 12/10 for communication. Their emails are spot on and their ability to connect with families is exemplary! I am so glad we found Gracie and I am proud of the growth I already see in my son. The other day he was being lazy when doing his exercises.
My 9yr old has taken 6 weeks worth of classes and is enjoying most of the classes. The instructors do a great job of making the students earn there stripes through actually learning the skill or hold and using them in class sessions.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Owensboro
Gracie Owensboro 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 Owensboro
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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