Carlson Gracie Northern Kentucky - Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Judo, & Muay Thai

“I'm speaking here to any parent who wants the best for their child. If you're reading, you've shown an interest in martial arts. All I can attest to is the journey my son has taken, and how it has impacted his life. We started out visiting quite a few dojos (with a variety of disciplines) when my son was 4yrs old. I recommend doing this to find what best suits you and your child. Btw, we are from the Bradenton Florida area. You will know when you step in the right place. We finally found our home and family at Olivera Jiujitsu. Just simply overall the best decision we've made. In visiting my family in Cincinnati the last two years, I called Gracie of N KY to see if my son could cross train for a few days. Knowing my son would be competing against their students in the tournament that weekend, Matt welcomed him, as well as did the other students AND parents with such love and hospitality. The other kids were so kind and respectful. That speaks volumes of their parents and their coaches here. This place is special, you can sense it when you enter. Finding someone like Matt is as well. He coached my son when he competed against other schools that weekend. My son has been practicing Martial Arts for almost 7 yrs now, starting with Karate. Jiujitsu has been his favorite so far. I cannot speak enough about how I've seen so many lives change for the better, and the character, humility and sportsmanship that this teaches is priceless. The Jiujitsu community is an amazing family. If we lived here, Gracie N KY would definitely be our home. OSS!!”

“My six year old daughter has been going to this gym for almost seven months and she loves it. I wanted to sign her up for something where she could be active and that also has real world application. She has fun while learning structure, gaining confidence, a hard work ethic, etc. The list is endless that she will gain from these classes. She even wants to practice at home because she enjoys it so much and wants to get better. The instructors have been awesome from day one. She struggled for a while but they never gave up on her and continued to help her get better. They are very knowledgeable and work well with the kids. We intially chose this gym because it was close to where we lived but we have since moved and continue to make the trip to this location. I can't wait to see how she continues to grow here!”

“This gym is great! The place is clean and friendly. Coaches are very professional and fun. One time, my partner went to the gym without me. After class, it was dark, and one of the coaches made sure she got to the car safely. That was really above any expectation. We really appreciated it. Highly recommended!”

“For someone who’s never been in a gym but has always been around fighters and the sport itself. I wanted to be tested and pushed, while being fought correctly at the same time. Carlson Gracie NKY is definitely my recommendation for anyone new to the sport or experienced. Nothing but positive interactions with the trainers and staff as well as other members of the gym. 5/5 from me!”

“Long overdue on post, but I was visiting my sister in June and wanted to continue my training. I found Carlson Gracie and visited the gym twice. It wildly exceeded my expectations. Not only was the head coach (Andy) super knowledgeable and an amazing teacher but the students (Ben + others) were also kind and welcoming despite me just dropping by. I loved the technique he provided and the format of the class. The focus on drilling was super helpful as it quickly became muscle memory. I recommend this gym to anyone who wants to start or continue their BJJ journey.”