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Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lexington, 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
- Membership memberships run around $25/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lexingtonjiujitsuandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 489-7826
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Walking into Lexington Jiu-Jitsu for the first time, my son and I didn't know what to expect.”
“Great, consistent turn out in classes and open mats of all different belts and skill levels- this is an outstanding school.”
“I was super intimidated to try BJJ for the first time, but the moment I walked in, all of that melted away.”
Other martial arts here
“I personally have never done any jiu-jitsu or wrestling of any kind, but my friend convinced me to sign up for a free trial class.”
What members say
“I got some time with Michael and Derek, two very knowledgeable black belts who were more than happy to share their knowledge.”
“From what I have seen, the instructors here are not only more than competent grappling instructors, but are also working diligently to create a safe and welcoming culture.”
“From what I have seen, the instructors here are not only more than competent grappling instructors, but are also working diligently to create a safe and welcoming culture.”
“From what I have seen, the instructors here are not only more than competent grappling instructors, but are also working diligently to create a safe and welcoming culture.”
“The classes are always on time, the gym is always clean, and at any given class there are multiple black belts ready to jump in to answer questions.”
From the reviews
Thoroughly impressed!!! If you’re looking for a clean, professional, non-judgmental environment to learn and grow your jiu-jitsu fitness goals, this is your place. My husband has always spoke so highly of the owners and their extensive knowledge.
This is the most professional and well run gym I have ever been to. Proffessor Mike Seals is a true practitioner and teacher of the art. The facilities are immaculate and the service is quick. Everyone that I interacted with was friendly and supportive.
Mike and Polly have created an excellent training environment for all ages and skill levels at Lexington JJ and fitness. The facility is beautiful and exceptionally clean. Every person I have interacted with has been extremely kind and down to earth.
I dropped in at Lexington BJJ & Fitness on a Monday and had a blast. Great people, great facilities, and a great program structure allow for optimized learning. I got some time with Michael and Derek, two very knowledgeable black belts who were more than happy to share their knowledge.
New to BJJ? Start at Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness 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 Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
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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