Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Louisville, KY

13 of the 51 martial arts schools we list in Louisville have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list.

All Valley Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

10114 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-3948

🕒 Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm

+15024084413 Website Directions

Bluegrass Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

5012 S Watterson Trl, Louisville, KY 40291-1731

+15024994050 Website Directions

CORE Combat Sports Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223-4163

+15024895444 Website Directions

Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville Kids classesBJJ / grappling

2801 Cleveland Blvd, Louisville, KY 40206-1109

+15023736136 Website Directions

Fight Factory BJJ / grappling

3622 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207-2555

+15023717883 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town BJJ / grappling

11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299

+15023847084 Website Directions

Louisville Combat Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40228-1743

+15025412773 Website Directions

Old Louisville Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1234 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203-2906

+13108821605 Website Directions

Reality Krav Maga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

509 Obyrne Ave, Louisville, KY 40223

+15027144497 Website Directions

Rough Hands BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-3020

+15027919970 Website Directions

Ryse Martial Arts-Jeffersontown Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

4622 Hendrik Dr, Louisville, KY 40299

+15029162008 Website Directions

Team One Louisville Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

6718 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228-1822

+15025938307 Directions

Triumph Combat BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

1010 Clarks Ln, Louisville, KY 40217-1510

+15025106454 Website Directions

Ask about gi vs. no-gi before you show up. Most academies run separate gi and no-gi classes on different nights, and some require your own gi by the second week — a decent Gameness or Fuji starter runs $60-90. Also check the school's competition lineage (who's the black belt under, and which federation they compete in); it tells you more about instruction quality than the website ever will.

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Good to know

How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.

Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.