Carlson Gracie NKY - Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Judo, & Muay Thai

I’ve been training judo here for two years, and it’s been an amazing experience. Andy is an incredible instructor — very friendly, patient, and great at explaining everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. The atmosphere at the gym is fantastic: everyone is welcoming, supportive, and always willing to help each other out. It’s the perfect place whether you’re just starting or looking to improve. Highly recommended!

My daughter (10 years old) has been training here for a little over 7 months in the Little Bulldogs class for BJJ and recently added the striking class. Andy and Matt are fantastic instructors - clear and patient but with high expectations. She’s learned so much in the time she’s been training and her confidence has grown. The community here is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Didn’t know anything about Jiu Jitsu about 8 weeks ago. Now I have a good idea and fundamental understanding of the sport and what I need to work on next. Classes are tough but rewarding. All instructors are professional and extremely knowledgeable. Other gym members are friendly and easy to work with. Great culture. Thank you!

Carlson Gracie NKY its an amazing place to train and learn new grappling/striking skills. Coach Matt has been an amazing teacher and the gym always has friendly people to train with. The location of the gym is perfect with plenty of parking out front. If you ever want to get into BJJ, this is the place for it!

I enrolled my five-year-old daughter in the Little Bulldogs program a few months ago with no prior training experience, and the progress she’s made has been incredible. She’s grown to love training so much that it’s the first thing she asks about after school. Matt, Andy, Tommy, and Julia have been phenomenal with the kids and truly invested in their growth. Knowing this is a skill she can carry with her for life makes the experience even more meaningful. Her love for the sport has sparked my own interest, and I’ve since joined the adult classes myself. The class schedule is perfect for parents who want to train alongside their children, with back-to-back sessions that make it easy to transition from one class to the next. If you’re looking for experienced instructors, a supportive community, and a place where you can watch your child learn, grow, and gain lifelong skills, this is it!