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London Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in London, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule londonmartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (606) 312-4299
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My Daughter and her friend was attending a different local martial arts gym for a little over a year and was getting very bored with it.”
“The gym is like family and turns out gold medalists at every corner for kids who want to compete.”
“If you or your child want to learn self defense, get fit, or just to train and learn martial arts then London Martial Arts is the gym you need to be a part of.”
“They can meet all your needs rather you’re a beginner or need a more advanced class.”
Other martial arts here
“They have many experienced MMA, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu competitors, and some great coaches.”
“They have many experienced MMA, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu competitors, and some great coaches.”
What members say
“They have many experienced MMA, Kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu competitors, and some great coaches.”
“The coaches, staff and students have been so welcoming and amazing We are so blessed to have them be apart of our community and look forward to our future as apart of this family.”
“The coaches, staff and students have been so welcoming and amazing We are so blessed to have them be apart of our community and look forward to our future as apart of this family.”
“London Martial Arts is a wonderful place, I assure you, your child will learn structure , techniques,discipline,and respect.”
“London Martial Arts is a wonderful place, I assure you, your child will learn structure , techniques,discipline,and respect.”
“The gym is like family and turns out gold medalists at every corner for kids who want to compete.”
From the reviews
The absolute best gym in laurel county. London Martial Arts offers several programs for Men, Women, and children. If you or your child want to learn self defense, get fit, or just to train and learn martial arts then London Martial Arts is the gym you need to be a part of.
Our five year old has been training here for a few weeks and loves it. He already talks about wanting to compete and wants to go in every day. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for him. They have made him feel welcome from the first visit. The coaches are amazing with the littles.
My family and I have trained with coach Byerly for over 3 years now. The gym is like family and turns out gold medalists at every corner for kids who want to compete. They offer a clean and welcoming environment for everyone and top notch self defense training.
Ive known Jonathan Byerly for years. He's a lifelong martial artist, great person and is a friend im glad to know and have. I've shared the mats with him on numerous occasions and he's a very good instructor.
New to BJJ? Start at London Martial Arts
London Martial Arts 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 London Martial Arts
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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