Florence, KY hosts a compact but well-regarded Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with three gyms dedicated to the discipline. Premier Fitness- Wrestling, Grappling and BJJ leads with a perfect 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, while Triple Crown MMA Academy and SOS GYM both maintain strong reputations with 4.9 ratings and substantial review counts. These gyms offer diverse training environments within the local grappling scene.
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Florence, KY
Premier Fitness in Florence, KY offers focused training in MMA and No-Gi grappling. This gym emphasizes wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques tailored for competitive mixed martial arts. With a strong 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, it stands out for quality instruction and effective training sessions.
Florence, KY
Triple Crown MMA Academy operates at 8335 Dixie Hwy in Florence, Kentucky. The martial arts training center is operated by Sullivan Forged Fitness, LLC and provides instruction across grappling and martial disciplines for children, teens, and adults. Its schedule features training sessions Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm, with the facility closed on Sunday. Youth martial arts development is structured into distinct developmental brackets. Early childhood practitioners train in Tiny Ninjas for ages 3 to 5, building early motor coordination and listening habits. Elementary students advance to Little Ninjas for ages 6 to 9, emphasizing personal discipline and basic self-defense. Older youth transition into Teen Ninjas for ages 10 to 14 to develop mat discipline and technical fundamentals. Adults participate in Adult American Jiu-Jitsu for ages 15 and up, which focuses on practical ground techniques, physical conditioning, and positional control. The academy draws martial artists from Florence and surrounding communities including Erlanger, Elsmere, Burlington, Covington, Independence, and Walton.
Florence, KY
SOS GYM, also operating as Son of Siam, delivers specialized martial arts education, grappling instruction, and striking conditioning at 26 Spiral Dr in Florence, Kentucky. Founded in May 2008, the academy offers diverse class offerings designed to help beginners and experienced martial artists across Northern Kentucky build confidence, technical competence, and physical stamina. The academy was founded and is led by head instructor Nathan Fitch, who holds a 3rd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Vitor Oliveira, a Judo black belt earned through Eastern Kentucky University Judo under Charles Ward, and extensive Muay Thai training completed at Fairtex in Thailand. The coaching staff also includes assistant and youth Muay Thai coach Brandon Helmig, BJJ black belt Dylan Birkenhauer, French national team judo athlete and BJJ brown belt Eloise Brightwell, and Marine Corps veteran Jared Gilbert. Training schedules feature Beginner BJJ, advanced BJJ, No Gi Jiu Jitsu, and open mat sessions, alongside Beginner Muay Thai, youth striking and grappling for ages 5 to 12, and Muay Thai sparring. Prospective students can experience the gym by completing a waiver for a complimentary trial class.
