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Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lexington, Kentucky

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 (ages 3–19) — 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
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  • Website & schedule premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (859) 785-3700

Hours

Monday 1–8:30 PM
Tuesday 1–8:30 PM
Wednesday 1–8:30 PM
Thursday 1–8:30 PM
Friday 1–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Premier Martial Arts Hamburg, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 32 mentions

“It’s has done wonders for both my children Both of which have had self confidence and self discipline issues.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“She then convinced him to come in and watch and finish his private lesson.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Premier Martial Arts Hamburg — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“He loves Karate and is learning so much.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 66 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Thank you Premier for all the amazing thing you have taught my kid and giving him the confidence to believe in himself.”

active competition team 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“Thank you Premier for all the amazing thing you have taught my kid and giving him the confidence to believe in himself.”

From the reviews

My son Isaiah LOVES coming to his classes. I have seen so much change and bravery in my son since he started going here. What a positive influence it has been in his life and I am so grateful for premier. So much so I am starting classes my self this Tuesday!

★★★★★ — Shelly, Jul 2021

My son is 4 years old and such a "covid kid" so our time in class each week is his time to let loose. I love that the instructors are so patient and the lessons are right on time for the little ones. Rj looks forward to "ninja school" each week and always comes home practicing the moves. Thank you Premier Martial Arts

★★★★★ — Shannon, Jun 2021

My son has gained strength and confidence since starting at PMA. He loves learning materials arts and I love that he is also learning important lessons of character building and personal development.

★★★★★ — Lori, Jan 2022

Absolute wonderful place and staff is the best I’ve ever seen! It’s has done wonders for both my children Both of which have had self confidence and self discipline issues.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Jul 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

Premier Martial Arts Hamburg 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 139, Lexington, KY40509

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