15 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Louisville right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 1,334 ratings). The Top 9 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Top 9 Jiu Jitsu Gyms in Louisville (2026)
Derby City MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.7/5 (370 reviews) · Members only · 8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258, USA
Area 502 MMA — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 52 · 4.9/5 (235 reviews) · Members only · 3099 Breckenridge Ln UNIT 100, Louisville, KY 40220, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (122 reviews) · Members only · 11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299, USA
Real Fighters Gym, LLC — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 50 · 5.0/5 (112 reviews) · Members only · 2710 Holloway Rd #4, Louisville, KY 40299, USA
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (80 reviews) · Members only · Jefferson Trade Center, 3600 Chamberlain Ln 136 B, Louisville, KY 40241, USA
Rough Hands BJJ — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 49 · 5.0/5 (80 reviews) · Members only · 3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA
CORE Combat Sports — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 48 · 4.7/5 (105 reviews) · Members only · 13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223, USA
Louisville Combat Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 47 · 4.9/5 (66 reviews) · Members only · 7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40228, USA
Fight Factory — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Louisville 2026 · JJA Score 46 · 4.9/5 (45 reviews) · Members only · 3622 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40207, USA
Two Brothers Muay Thai · 5.0/5 (12 reviews) · Members only · 6210 Poplar Tree Ct suite k, Louisville, KY 40228, USA
Scarecrow BJJ · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · Members only · 10119 Production Ct, Louisville, KY 40299, USA
Louisville jiu-jitsu gyms, by the numbers
Louisville has 15 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,334 total ratings across 15 reviewed academies. Most reviewed: Derby City MMA (370 Google reviews).
How we rank Louisville gyms — the JJA Score
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Derby City MMA ranks #1 in Louisville for 2026 (4.7 stars across 370 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Louisville?
Most Louisville BJJ gyms don't publish pricing. Industry standard runs $150-$250 a month for unlimited training, $20-$40 for drop-ins. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Louisville, KY?
15 gyms listed.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Louisville?
Yes. Most Louisville BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Louisville?
Most Louisville BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Louisville?
Yes. Most Louisville BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Louisville?