I have been a member and customer of Southern Indiana Martial Arts since 2017. I have been all over…read morethe Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky area looking for a place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and there is no better place to train! The Coaches all have wonderful personalities and have become great friends of mine, during my tenure with Southern Indiana Martial Arts (Colloquially referred to as SIMA). The Kids Taekwondo and the Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Judo Programs are top notch as well. The Head Coach and Owner, Jason Dempster, really knows his stuff and has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 24 years and has been teaching for near 15 years. He and the other coaches work hard to ensure that the martial arts experience is positive for anyone of any walk of life. You don't have to be a national champion to get something out of the training at SIMA. SIMA also offers a Judo program run by Sixth Dan Sensei Eberhard Keislich of Toshi Dojo Brandenburg, who has over 40 years of Martial Arts experience in high level competitive Judo in Europe and the United States. It really doesn't get better than that! Additionally, Phil Back runs a wonderful Kid's Taekwondo Program that is highly credentialed and has gotten lots of positive reviews from parents. SIMA's kids programs all have coaches and adult leaders who have years of experience working with kid. Instructors have background checks done and most of them are also parents who have their children enrolled in the program as well. Really, it's a great place for your child to burn off that energy, stay healthy, learn coordination, and to make friends. It's an experience I wish I had been able to have as a kid! I cannot recommend this place enough! It's some of the best sports activities for kids and adults in Southern Indiana.

Terry Middleton has been in the Louisville/So Indiana area for years. Within the last several…read moremonths my granddaughter began taking lessons at his establishment. He has several black belt instructors who help in the progression of each pupil. All are very patient with the pupils and understanding. However, when dealing with younger students they are firm about the expectations in group class.

From the owner: Terry Middleton's Karate, Kickboxing & Boxing Has Been Part of the New Albany Community Since 1972…read more Owner and Operator Grand Master Terry Middleton is a 9th Degree Black Belt, and Has Been Inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame As a Master of Mixed Martial Arts at a Doctrate Level. Our Martial Arts School is a Four Story Buidling Which Allows Flexibility to Offer Multiple Classes at One Time. We Have Three Large Classrooms, Boxing Gym, Ladies Weight Room, Lounge, Two Offices, and Several Locker Rooms. Many Champions Have Trained at Terry Middleton's. Students Have Earned Many Kickboxing Titles, and Amateur and Professional Boxing Titles. Terry Middleton Has Been in Business for Nearly 35 Years and is One of the Oldest and Biggest Martial Arts Operations in America.

Kids are loving the Dojo's summer camps, EXTRA programs, plus regular classes. Thanks for all your…read morestaff does to help all kinds of youth and young adults learn about their inner strengths, how to balance and integrate opposite impulses and commit to personal goals. Great job.

Mister is not into competing against others.He is a gracious winner and loser.He prefers…read morechallenging himself.St. Matthews Martial Arts encourages and appreciates this attitude. It is not high energy,flashy,or corporate martial arts studio around town.It is not a "belt factory" as some studios are known. The staff is very low key,kind,and encouraging towards the student. They emphasize respect,self control,honor,discipline.The classes are broken into age groups.They also offer weapons classes and sparring classes after a certain degree of ability has been achieved. My friend has achieved a blue belt and has taken courses in using the sai and tonfa weapons.The instruction includes the history of the weapon and the defensive-not offensive-uses of the weapon.Currently,he is learning the fan weapon. If you take one weapons class,you desire to take the next out of curiosity of the use of the tool. They offer sparring classes after achieving blue-belt status.The classes offer a chance to improve timing,coordination,and movement with limited contact and opportunities to practice what you learn during the week in a short sparring match. After the basic classes for the younger set,ages 4-11,there is an obstacle course set up to improve quickness and agility and then a game of dodge ball to work on movement and quickness.The kids love it! St.Matthews Martial Arts doesn't require a contract.You can pay by the moth or three months.There is no charge for the sparring classes but you do have to buy any protective gear you don't own already.The weapons classes have an additional charge mainly to cover the expense of the weapon. If Mister wasn't already so far ahead of me belt wise,I'd consider joining.Buddha knows that I could use some discipline in my life.

Great school! Fantastic instructors. Proud to be a student. Mr. Reeser, Mrs. Rhule and the entire…read moreSKKSMA school are considered family to me now. Every week I leave the school, I'm more humbled and at peace with myself. I love my SKKSMA family!

If you are looking for a great place for your child to learn self defense and valuable life lesson,…read morethis is the place to go. All the instructors are great at giving each and every student the individual attention the need. My son not only got better in the martial arts but improved his study habits and grades too. This place is a gem!!!

Hate this place. Only cares about money. You're trained by students and no discipline or respect…read moreis taught. The art of martial arts is non-existent. Your sensei is nowhere to be found. This place is NOT a martial arts academy. Just a place to collect your money and go through motions. Not a true martial art culture.

I love the staff. They are friendly and very helpful when I have any questions or problems. They…read morelove the kids and it shows. The teachers/coaches are great and work hard to make sure all the students know the moves they need.

GJJKY is a great place to learn self defense, meet new people and work on bettering yourself as a…read moreperson.

I dropped into a couple gyms in Kentucky. Overall, I've dropped in at over 10 gyms and this gym is…read moremy favorite so far. It is very similar to my gym of 9 years and that's probably because they're both Pedro Sauer Association gyms. If you are part of PSA, you'll understand. Even if you aren't, you will learn some high level jiu jitsu and have fun doing it over here. This school has multiple instructors, and they are all highly technical and their classes connect which gives you a great learning experience if you're a beginner or an experienced jiu jitsu practitioner. I reached out online to inquire about dropping in since I was in town. They answered me back quickly with the class times. Upon arrival, The owner, Professor Scott Smith (4th degree Black Belt), welcomed me and introduced me to some of the staff and other members. I was able to take classes under multiple instructors and it just blew my mind on the details of each technique taught. In regards to the facility, there is a huge mat area and everyone can comfortably train. When you walk in, there's the front desk and a lounge area. They have changing rooms for males and females and two restrooms. They keep the facility clean and sanitize the mats after each class session (morning/evening). Do yourself a favor and check out this gym if you want to learn Gracie Jiu Jitsu!

Louisville combat academy is a local mma gym located in the highview community off of Beulah Church…read moreRoad. The gym has training classes for adults and kids ranging from jui jitsu, boxing, wrestling, and even armored combat sports (yeah you read that right). I have trained at this facility a few times off and on and I have nephews who do the kids classes. I trained a lot at this location back when it was in the highlands and the owner AJ is a great guy and great trainer. I personally prefer the jui jitsu style of this gym as it is Eddie Bravos no gui 10th planet jui jitsu style. Me having a background as a wrestler it feels More natural for me to not be in a gui. The gym itself has a mat area and a full sized octagon cage with some areas and free weights in the back. Speaking from experience I have learned great technique over the years from AJ and some of the other patrons. My nephews really love the kids jui jitsu classes and have come a long way under Aj and Brandon's leadership. Overall a great gym and one if I could Make more time for I would 100 percent be more active at.

Great gym, great trainers. If you are looking to get into Mixed Martial Arts you should try out…read morethis place. Several UFC vets train here with some top notch amateur fighters as well. Great place to get your start or continue learning and improving in the sport.