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Triple Crown MMA Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Florence, Kentucky

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Comfortable gym that teaches martial arts like kickboxing and jiu-jitsu, for kids and adults.

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 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule florencemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (859) 279-1853

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 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 Triple Crown MMA Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 29 mentions

“I have been training here at TCMMA for a few years, and it's a great place with a good environment safe for kids and adults to learn the gentle art of Ju Jitsu and kickboxing.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Great place to get in shape, to compete at high levels or anything in between.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great for all skill levels, and overall just a great group of people who really try to help you level up your game.”

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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 Triple Crown MMA Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 10 mentions

“I started my kids (ages 9 and 11) at Triple Crown MMA Jiu-Jitsu Academy about four months ago, and they absolutely love it.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!”

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🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“I have been training here at TCMMA for a few years, and it's a great place with a good environment safe for kids and adults to learn the gentle art of Ju Jitsu and kickboxing.”

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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 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“The professor and coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and great with the kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“They are very welcoming and encouraging to people of all skills and ages.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“The coaches push them to learn, improve, and be one with their "gym family" (the other boys and girls they work with).”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“It’s been amazing to watch my kids grow in confidence, discipline, and skill — and it’s even inspired me to start training as part of my own fitness journey.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable and have never made me feel incompetent or uncomfortable, which is a big thing to me since the kickboxing and jui juitsu are all new to me.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!”

From the reviews

Triple Crown MMA is seriously the best! We've been coming since October and it has honestly changed our lives! My daughter does Jiu Jitsu and kids boxing and it has really helped her grow and become stronger and more disciplined and gave her a whole new group of great friends!

★★★★★ — Alli, Mar 2021

I Love my time at triple Crown mma. It’s aFamily friendly environment that really dives into the essence of MMA. Cedric is patient, thorough and encouraging to all levels of athletes. This is the most growth I’ve seen since starting training. 10/10 recommend BE FOREWARNED: You will WORK!

★★★★★ — Michael, Jul 2025

Dropped in for a class with my 5 year old and they couldn't have been any nicer. Super friendly and awesome with the kids. Took their time to make sure my daughter understood all the motions and helped her when she had any issues. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ — Steve, Dec 2021

Triple Crown MMA is an amazing place to train. My son and I started training earlier in the year and haven't regretted it for a moment. The instruction is stellar, the gym is clean and comfortable. Having recently moved from another state, I was worried about finding a place to re-start training.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Triple Crown MMA Academy

Triple Crown MMA Academy 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 Triple Crown MMA Academy

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 Triple Crown MMA Academy

8335 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY41042

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