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Best BJJ Gyms in Louisville, KY (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Louisville has 9 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 379 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town

    127reviews

    With 127 student reviews — the most of any gym in Louisville— it tops this year's list. Located at 11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. Rough Hands BJJ

    88reviews

    88 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3048 Bardstown Rd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville

    83reviews

    83 students have reviewed this academy. Located at Jefferson Trade Center, 3600 Chamberlain Ln 136 B. Classes run 5 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville

    33reviews

    33 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2801 Cleveland Blvd. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Old Louisville Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    16reviews

    16 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1234 S 3rd St. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Team One Louisville Jiu Jitsu

    15reviews

    15 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6718 Outer Loop. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Scarecrow BJJ

    9reviews

    9 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 10119 Production Ct. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist

    8reviews

    8 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 121 S Sherrin Ave. Classes run 3 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    Located at 3545 Springhurst Blvd. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 9 gyms in Louisville or read what to expect in your first class.