New location! Come see us and try a free class. Everyone is super friendly and the new facility is…read morebeautiful. If you'd like to try BJJ or if you want a new place to train I can't recommend Roughly Hands enough!

I have been a member of the Rough Hands family for over three years. I enjoyed it so much I joined…read moreas one of their yoga instructors. Jesse and Shelby have created one of the most welcoming and open training facilities you will ever encounter. The instruction in BJJ and Krav is second to none. The yoga is not what you typically experience in a yoga studio and I would say is a little more accessible for your average person. Give it a shot you won't regret it.

Used to train there before work got in the way. Sensei Almonte and his students are great! Great…read moreinstructors and martial artists. I'm really hoping I can get back there soon

Over the past 20 years, I studied martial arts at three different schools prior to Kentuckiana…read moreShotokan Karate-Do (KSKD). I highly recommend KSKD for its great instructors, fun environment, the skill level you can achieve if you put in the effort, and the price. I was actually quite surprised at how inexpensive KSKD is compared to other martial arts schools in Louisville. And they don't make you sign a contract; it's just month-to-month with three price levels, depending on how many days per week you want to go to class. The head sensei is very knowledgeable and has been practicing martial arts (karate and taekwondo) for 50 years! I actually first met him 20+ years ago when he was the assistant sensei at my first karate school. He is patient, but demanding, so you will get the most out of the class. I highly recommend KSKD!

Brian Jones has a ton of martial arts experience (training and coaching). He's also a professor at…read morea college and is very intelligent. Has CrossFit certifications and years of experience training and coaching that as well. Judo is also a forte of his, stop by and check his gym out.

I've trained a Brazilian Juijitsu (BJJ) as far away as South Korea and Japan. The crew at Valhalla…read moreis top notch and the best I've found. It is more like a family then a gym. There are not many places where you can get a BJJ Black Belt, Certified Trainer in multiple systems, and a Judo Black Belt all rolled into one instructor? With classes now offered seven days a week you can't go wrong. The Frankfort area is lucky to have such a school.

My son is 12yo and just started Tae Kwon Do. I wish I started earlier but it's never too late! We…read morehad a trial class at 2 studios in town and he picked VMA because he felt comfortable with the instructors. There are many things I am happy with since he started: he has grown confidence, strength, awareness of body and mind, respect for authority, and self-discipline. I highly recommend VMA from their instructors, to the team comraderie, and the new "bigger" facility!

Fantastic learning environment! Great instructors and family friendly. Good for the whole family.read more

Area 502 mixed martial arts is a local Lousiville mma gym located on the south side of the city…read morejust off strawberry lane. The gym is massive with a huge area for workout mats, rings/cages and a massive free weight room in the very back. They offer adults and children's classes for everything from jui jitsu, kickboxing, wrestling and boxing. I've trained here a few times over the years and one of my daughters attended a jui jitsu class and it's a top notch gym with quality and knowledgable trainers. Overall it's great to support all Local mma gyms and fighters and I can say with confidence from first hand experience and from friends with kids who are more active here that this is a top notch Lousiville mma gym.

I can't say enough great things about this gym! I attended the Gi Jiu Jitsu class as a beginner and…read moreI was welcomed and shown how to do everything. Everyone in the class is incredibly kind and willing to teach you. The teachers are incredibly experienced and very kind. I would highly recommend this gym to any first timers looking to try Jiu Jitsu!

We have had the best experience! Just becoming a part of the reaction family has done wonders for…read moremy own mental health. My kids love their own juijitsu classes there. They've improved with their social skills, physical endurance, and mental strength. We live in a beautiful world..but it can get pretty nasty. I feel more confident sending my kids out into it. The coaches and Professor especially will push you to become your best..to encourage you to go 10 steps further when you want to give up. Be in a place that will build you up not to tear you down.. these coaches will build you up and push you to find your inner strength when you feel like tearing yourself down. Fight to become a better version of yourself. Reaction MMA is an great place to start breaking down your walls and fighting those inner and outer fears. If you come in looking for info don't get scared away if you see a class going on. Stand near the door and take a peak. They are so focused on giving their best to their students. Theres also a scan code near the front desk and on the window/door of class that could help get you started as you wait for someone to properly excuse themselves from class.

Excellent gym, great people. I've dropped into several gyms, I always recommend it to friends. If I…read morelived in the Lexington area there's no other place I'd rather train.

I have been going to Satori for Kali/Escrima classes for about a month now, and I love it! I have…read moreno previous background in martial arts, but I had no problem jumping in with the other students. Arlo teaches in a way that beginners and black belts can train side-by-side and everyone will have a great time and learn a lot! I always feel challenged, but never frustrated. Arlo has created a very safe, fun, and accepting environment where everyone can feel relaxed and ready to learn. Everyone leaves their ego at the door. (And ladies, don't worry, it's not just dudes. There are many kick ass females who train here!) And for only $50 a month for a single style of training--what a bargain! I can't recommend this place enough.

From the owner: Satori Integrated Martial Arts teaches a variety of martial arts including Jeet Kune Do,…read moreKali/Escrima, Hapkido, Jun Fan Gung Fu, Capoeira and Archery.

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.