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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
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5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Jefferson Trade Center, 3600 Chamberlain Ln 136 B, Louisville, KY
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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
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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
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5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
1234 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY
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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
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lexington, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 139, Lexington, KY
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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
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Newport, KY 5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
818 Monmouth St, Newport, KY
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5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
1400 Gloria Terrell Dr, Newport, KY
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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
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Richmond, KY 5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
427 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY
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5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
161 S Estill Ave, Richmond, KY
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Memberships around $70/mo
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy clean, well-kept mats
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Somerset, KY 5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
4360 S Hwy 27 Ste B, Somerset, KY
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5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
180 Belmont Drive, Somerset, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Alexandria, KY 5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
8109 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY
Ages 6+
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Bowling Green, KY New 5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
9222 Nashville Rd Meeting Room #3, Bowling Green, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Corbin, KY 5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
440 W Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Corbin, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Glasgow, KY 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
105 Samson St, Glasgow, KY
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Ages 6+
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Henderson, KY 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
2480 US-41 Unit 110, Henderson, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in London, KY 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
100 Bacho Way Suite 400, London, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Mt Washington, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
138 East Brooke Court Ste 105, Mt Washington, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Nicholasville, KY 4.9 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
150 Zoe Rd, Nicholasville, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Oak Grove, KY 5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
15746 Fort Campbell Blvd, Oak Grove, KY
Ages 3–5
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Training center offering lessons in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Owensboro, KY 5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
4010 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301, Owensboro, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Shelbyville, KY 5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
6335 Midland Industrial Dr, Shelbyville, KY
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Versailles, KY 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
197C Frankfort St, Versailles, KY
Ages 4+
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Winchester, KY 5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
16 N Main St, Winchester, KY
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Ages 6–11
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