Derby City MMA

8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258, USA

4.8 (328 reviews)
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Derby City MMA is a martial arts gym in Louisville, Kentucky, training adults and kids in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, strength training, and kids’ martial arts. The academy has been in operation since 1999.

Class Schedule

Monday 5 classes
06:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
10:30 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Advanced; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Beginner & Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; No Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Advanced; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
18:00 Pee Wee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 5-7; No Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
Tuesday 7 classes
06:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi/No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
10:30 Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi Advanced; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
19:00 Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
Wednesday 6 classes
06:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
10:30 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Pee Wee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 5-7; Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; No Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
19:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
Thursday 7 classes
06:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi/No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
10:30 Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
17:00 Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi Advanced; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AGES 7-12; Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kids-Schedule-May-2026-1030x684.png
19:00 Beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
Friday 3 classes
06:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Open Mat; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
10:30 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
18:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
Saturday 2 classes
10:00 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png
11:00 Women's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi; Schedule image: https://derbycitymartialarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BJJ-Schedule-2025-Q2-1030x831.png

Coaches

Nick “Chewy” Albin
Nick “Chewy” Albin

Reviews

  • Taylor Hoil
    Taylor Hoil

    Amazing gym! Trish (sorry if I misspelled) called shortly after I signed up for the trial class and encouraged me to come in. Professor Nick (Chewy, IFYKYK) is just as friendly in person as anyone could be. Extremely knowledgeable and super happy to give tips. Felt incredibly welcomed as a visitor by everyone. Great group of people. If you're in the area, stop in for a class and snag a shirt.

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Brooke Sitzler
    Brooke Sitzler

    Derby City is the place to train! They've got it all. Very friendly members and instructors. Top notch instruction. Thanks for allowing us to drop in!

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Jonathan Duffy
    Jonathan Duffy

    Came to Louisville on business and was so excited to be able to visit the Derby City MMA gym and take a BJJ class taught by Chewy. The experience was amazing. The family culture of the gym is what stood out the most. I was welcomed with open arms and can't wait to come back.

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Josh Penn
    Josh Penn

    By far one of the best gyms I’ve been to. This gym is full of warriors! The instructors and students welcomed me in with open arms and made me feel like I was home. If you live in this area and want to learn BJJ, this is your place!

    Posted 2 years ago
  • Timothy Shindle
    Timothy Shindle

    Was in the area and asked if I could drop in for a class and they said come on in! Great staff, great instruction and cool people to roll with if you live in that area or are passing through hit them up it will be worth your time. Definitely my home away from home when I am in that area! UPDATE: 1/16/2023 Dropped in again and had a blast! I standby the original review and comments if you are in the area contact them! 12-22-23 I’ve been to Derby City 5 times now and it’s a great place to visit don’t skip it go get some training in!

    Posted 2 years ago

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