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Rough Hands BJJ

Rough Hands BJJ

Louisville, United States

Not managed on Matador yetJiu Jitsu

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Rough Hands BJJ is an independent Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission-grappling academy in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2017 by co-owners Jesse Walker and Shelby York. The gym serves students from ages 4 through adults, with specialized programs for kids, teens, and women including a dedicated women's self-defense series. Head coach Jesse Walker, a black belt trained under 6th-degree black belt Chris Haueter, leads a coaching team that emphasizes both technique and community engagement.

Address
3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA
Sports
Jiu Jitsu
Map showing Rough Hands BJJ

Training

Affiliation
USBJJF
Founded
2017

Programmes

  • Kids classes
  • Teen classes
  • Women-only classes
  • Beginners' course
  • Open mat
  • Private lessons

Your first visit

Trial
Free first class
Visiting from another gym
Visitors welcome

Coaches

  • Jesse Walker

    Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltPrivate lessons

  • Shelby York

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltPrivate lessons

  • Derek Jones

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt

  • Joshua Chavez

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt

  • Jeff Brown

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Purple Belt

  • Jim Mahanes

    CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltOther

  • Shane Wallen

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Sarah Heimbrock

    Assistant coachJiu Jitsu

  • Scott Sale

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Andrew Burcham

    CoachJiu Jitsu

  • Nick Noles

    CoachJiu Jitsu

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Weights area

Contact

Email
info@rough-hands.net
Website
https://roughhandsbjj.com

Questions about Rough Hands BJJ

Where is Rough Hands BJJ?

Rough Hands BJJ is at 3048 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA.

Which sports does Rough Hands BJJ teach?

Rough Hands BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu.

Can I try Rough Hands BJJ before joining?

Yes. Your first class at Rough Hands BJJ is free.

Can I train at Rough Hands BJJ when visiting from another gym?

Yes. Rough Hands BJJ welcomes visitors from other gyms.

Gyms near Rough Hands BJJ

  1. Area 502 MMAUnmanaged listing
    4.3 km away · 3099 Breckenridge Ln., Suite #100, Louisville, KY 40220, USA
    Jiu Jitsu · Boxing · Muay Thai · Wrestling · MMA

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