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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Louisville, KY

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 39 verified gyms

Louisville has 39 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Gracie Jiu Jitsu Of Kentucky

    5.0 / 5 (127 reviews)

    11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 · (502) 384-7084

    Gracie Jiu Jitsu Of Kentucky is one of Louisville's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Real Fighters Gym, LLC

    5.0 / 5 (114 reviews)

    Muay Thai · Boxing

    2710 Holloway Rd #4, Louisville, KY 40299 · (502) 224-1611

    Real Fighters Gym, LLC offers muay thai, boxing in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Rough Hands BJJ

    5.0 / 5 (95 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205 · (502) 791-9970

    Rough Hands BJJ offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Louisville MMA

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Louisville, KY · (502) 426-0333

    Louisville MMA is one of Louisville's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville

    5.0 / 5 (83 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    Jefferson Trade Center, 3600 Chamberlain Ln 136 B, Louisville, KY 40241 · (502) 426-0333

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Louisville offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Apex Martial Arts Academy

    5.0 / 5 (40 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    135 Mkt Pl Dr Ste A, Louisville, KY 40229 · (502) 531-6830

    Apex Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Twyman Taekwondo Academy

    5.0 / 5 (38 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    11859 Commonwealth Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 · (502) 202-2844

    Twyman Taekwondo Academy offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville

    5.0 / 5 (33 reviews)

    2801 Cleveland Blvd, Louisville, KY 40206 · (502) 373-6136

    Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville is one of Louisville's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Ryse Martial Arts-Jeffersontown

    5.0 / 5 (32 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    4622 Hendrik Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 · (502) 916-2008

    Ryse Martial Arts-Jeffersontown offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Triumph Combat

    5.0 / 5 (23 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1010 Clarks Ln, Louisville, KY 40217 · (502) 510-6454

    Triumph Combat offers martial arts in Louisville. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Louisville

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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