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Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

Independent

931 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

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About Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-only academy at 931 National Avenue in Lexington, affiliated with Team Shawn Hammonds of Nashville and training on a gymnastics spring floor under the sparring mats. It runs a 16-week fundamentals cycle, intermediate/advanced classes, situational sparring, competition training, a women's-only class led by black belt Jessie McDonald, open mats, and a yoga session ("Bulletproof for BJJ") open free to the wider jiu-jitsu community. Gi and no-gi alternate by day — gi on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, no-gi on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Head coach Michael Seals is a 3rd-degree black belt with a Master of Science in Athletic Training and CSCS certification, leading a bench of eight further black belts. The academy also runs a Community Roll open to practitioners from other schools, currently on hiatus.

Pricing

Memberships

Silver Tier1-mo commit · 1-month initial commitment at $200/month; the auto-renew rate then drops to $175/month. Unlimited classes and open mats.
$200/mo
Gold Tier3-mo commit · 3-month initial commitment at $175/month; auto-renew rate then drops to $150/month. Unlimited classes and open mats.
$175/mo
Platinum Tier6-mo commit · 6-month initial commitment at $150/month; auto-renew rate then drops to $125/month. Unlimited classes and open mats.
$150/mo

Visits & passes

Drop InMat fee for the day for visiting practitioners; select a class and sign the waiver online.
$25 day
Community RollFree open session for practitioners from any academy, requiring only a signed waiver — currently on hiatus.
$0 drop-in
Trial class
A free trial class for prospective students living in Kentucky, booked online by choosing a class and signing the waiver. Discounts apply for military, first responders, students and families, redeemable in person. Kentucky sales tax of 6% is added to all rates and the academy states there are no hidden fees.
Contract
Required

Programs

  • Gi
  • No-Gi
  • Beginners
  • Competition
  • Women's
  • Self-Defense
  • Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

12:00 PM
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JIU-JITSU
4:00 PM
OPEN MAT
5:15 PM
FUNDAMENTALS OF JIU-JITSU
6:00 PM
SITUATIONAL SPARRING
6:30 PM
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JIU-JITSU

Instructors

Michael SealsBlack Belt
head
Matt SilimperiBlack Belt
Instructor; 2nd-degree black belt, 17+ years on the mat
Derek RuizBlack Belt
Instructor; 1st-degree black belt, 21+ years on the mats
Paul RileyBlack Belt
Instructor; 1st-degree black belt, 18+ years on the mats
Chris SizemoreBlack Belt
Instructor
Jessie McDonaldBlack Belt
Leads the women's jiu-jitsu class
Paul HoganBlack Belt
Instructor
George BirkBlack Belt
Instructor
Mark KerrisBrown Belt
Instructor; 8+ years on the mats

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness cost?+

Monthly membership at Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness ranges from $58 to $200 per month. Drop-in classes are $0.

Does Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness?+

The head instructor is Michael Seals, a black belt.

Does Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness accepts drop-ins for $0 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.

Does Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness have open mat?+

Yes, Lexington Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.

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