Information published on bjjgyms.net is compiled from publicly available sources and is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, the information may contain errors, omissions, or outdated details. We recommend contacting the gym directly to confirm hours, availability, pricing, policies, and other important details before visiting or making plans.
Home › Programs › Self-Defense › Kentucky
BJJ for Self-Defense in Kentucky Kentucky has 30 gyms offering BJJ for self-defense in this directory, across 19 cities — Louisville, Lexington, Newport, Paducah and 15 more. Gyms are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
Program labels come from each gym's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the gym's timetable before you go.
BJJ for Self-Defense in Louisville, KY 5 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Jefferson Trade Center, 3600 Chamberlain Ln 136 B, Louisville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
3622 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
2801 Cleveland Blvd, Louisville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
1234 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
6718 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY
BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coaching great workout & conditioning
All BJJ gyms in Louisville, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Lexington, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 139, Lexington, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–19
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team strong kids program active competition team builds confidence & discipline
4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
951 Floyd Dr #100, Lexington, KY
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching no-ego, friendly academy active competition team
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
3650 Boston Rd Ste 134, Lexington, KY
Ages 3–12
BJJ gym Kids & teens welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
All BJJ gyms in Lexington, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Newport, KY 5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
818 Monmouth St, Newport, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
1400 Gloria Terrell Dr, Newport, KY
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Newport, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Paducah, KY 4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
3055 N Friendship Rd Unit 4, Paducah, KY
BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Affiliated no-ego, friendly academy strong kids program legit lineage & affiliation
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
3231 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coaching strong kids program
All BJJ gyms in Paducah, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Richmond, KY 5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
427 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
161 S Estill Ave, Richmond, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Memberships around $70/mo
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy clean, well-kept mats
All BJJ gyms in Richmond, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Somerset, KY 5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
4360 S Hwy 27 Ste B, Somerset, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
180 Belmont Drive, Somerset, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Somerset, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Alexandria, KY 5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
8109 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
Ages 6+
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals strong kids program
All BJJ gyms in Alexandria, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Bowling Green, KY New 5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
9222 Nashville Rd Meeting Room #3, Bowling Green, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
All BJJ gyms in Bowling Green, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Corbin, KY 5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
440 W Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Corbin, KY
BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated no-ego, friendly academy active competition team legit lineage & affiliation
All BJJ gyms in Corbin, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Glasgow, KY 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
105 Samson St, Glasgow, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 6+
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Glasgow, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Henderson, KY 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
2480 US-41 Unit 110, Henderson, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Henderson, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in London, KY 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
100 Bacho Way Suite 400, London, KY
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in London, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Mt Washington, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
138 East Brooke Court Ste 105, Mt Washington, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong kids program
All BJJ gyms in Mt Washington, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Nicholasville, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
150 Zoe Rd, Nicholasville, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
All BJJ gyms in Nicholasville, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Oak Grove, KY 5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
15746 Fort Campbell Blvd, Oak Grove, KY
Ages 3–5
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
Training center offering lessons in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
All BJJ gyms in Oak Grove, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Owensboro, KY 5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
4010 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301, Owensboro, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Owensboro, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Shelbyville, KY 5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
6335 Midland Industrial Dr, Shelbyville, KY
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Shelbyville, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Versailles, KY 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
197C Frankfort St, Versailles, KY
Ages 4+
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coaching no-ego, friendly academy clean, well-kept mats
All BJJ gyms in Versailles, KY →
BJJ for Self-Defense in Winchester, KY 5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
16 N Main St, Winchester, KY
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 6–11
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
All BJJ gyms in Winchester, KY →
See all BJJ gyms in Kentucky or every gym that offers BJJ for self-defense nationwide .
