Been going weekly for about 5 months. What else is there to say besides its an awesome place! The instructors are not only knowledgable but are excellent teachers as well. They keep the mood light and every class you have the opportunity to improve. 5 stars.

The instructors here are awesome. They go out of their way to include everyone and make sure everyone is learning.

If you really want 1on1 lessons and great Quality teaching this is the place for you. I’ve learned more about my own body here than any gym I’ve ever been to.

Fantastic, friendly, and knowledgable coaching and community. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area interested in fighting, self defense, fitness, or a mix thereof.

Great atmosphere. Knowledgeable instructors. Welcoming environment and classmates. Beginner martial arts student. Have been going for about a month. Went in for free trial, but joined that first day. Instantly felt comfortable and that the training offered is well taught at a good pace and effective. I leave every time a little bit better.

I totally recommend this place! Great atmosphere to comfortably learn.

Great group of people that take their training serious but not themselves. Coaches are very open, friendly, approachable and make you feel like family. Instructors and students alike in the various classes are always welcoming. As a guy that has trained in various martial arts throughout the years, I highly recommend Rough Hands.

Great gym and atmosphere, had an amazing time and incredible workout. Knowledgeable coaches, I plan on coming back many many times. I highly recommend them.

Ive been here for a couple months, and let me tell you, there is a lot of Judo;)

From day one, the folks at Rough Hands have made me feel included and offered encouragement, while pushing me to challenge my whiny, exercise-hating butt. It’s clear that Jesse and Shelby care about really helping you train, and learn to defend yourself. They have a thoughtful, reasonable approach to what they teach, rather than following a script, and they leave ego, drama and other bs out of it. The camaraderie between students makes me look forward to getting my butt kicked. At Rough Hands you’re in a room full of people that you want on your team. And you want to be on theirs.

Jesse is a great teacher! Love this place!

Awesome gym, cool/laid back atmosphere, tried out a few gyms before hand and the instruction here is top notch. Big supporters of military/LE also!

Started about a month ago, all the coaches are great, very patient and knowledgeable. All the classes are great. I definitely recommend!

I never went here but is there judo?

Great school!!!! The instructor Jesse Walker is very good at breaking skills down for anyone to learn. He has a passion for helping you get healthier and safer in this world that doesn’t make it easy to be either.

A gym for everybody - the coaches are attentive to everyone no matter their skill set. This place is more than just a gym, you can learn technique, burn off stress and calories among people that you will like hanging with, a framily atmosphere. Krav classes are not choreographed fighting more real-life self defense techniques. The Jiu Jujitsu class is not just cool moves, there is a foundation being taught so you can find and develop your best Jits game. Mitt madness is exactly that, throw punches learn technique, burn calories and let the stress melt off. Yoga class will help you with all the other classes. Its not a uptight do it exactly like the instructor does class. More of a guided Yoga class that everyone can participate in no matter your size or flexibility. You have to try it at least once!

The most welcoming gym Ive set foot in. Beautiful, talented, grounded, and funny, they will get you where you want to be.Beware, they will become family.

More than just a gym, but a welcoming family working together to continuously help each other improve every session. Jesse, Shelby and Shea are amazing coaches and people. I have learned so much from them and everyone I have trained with over the years. They have something to offer EVERYONE at any level and at reasonable price, whether it’s Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Striking, Conditioning or Yoga. Try it out. Step through those doors and change your life, improve your fitness levels and defense and join the family.

Great place and great instructors. You automatically feel apart of the team.

Very friendly trainers, a husband and wife combination. Very open and non critical, beginner and advanced student friendly. Well worth the fairly low prices.

Highly recommend. - I have been going to classes at Rough Hands for a few months now - both BJJ and Krav. I cant say enough good things about the owners/instructors - they are definitely invested in their clients and tailor each class specific to who shows up that day, making sure everyone is getting something out of it.

Great coaches, dope atmosphere

If you are looking for personal attention in a class atmosphere in the Louisville area, you can end your search. I trained one on one with Jesse Walker years ago and his classes are no less personal. There is a difference between learning how to do something and how to do something right with consistency under pressure. The real world is never in a gym Rough Hands trainers know this and work to bring real world scenarios to the classrooms. If you are interested in Krav Maga, Muay Tai, or Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), to build your inner badass - again... you can stop looking now.

Ive been doing Krav Maga and/or BJJ at various schools for over 8 years. I had previously trained with Jesse at another school and always felt that he was the best teacher I ever worked with. His curriculum of Krav Maga is very well thought out to work in real-life situations (not just on the mats). I also loved the family atmosphere that his previous gym cultivated. When I heard that he opened Rough Hands, I came over and started training with him again right away. I can tell you that the family atmosphere is here and Jesses training is as fantastic as ever. Jesse and Shelby have gone out of their way to become great friends with me and seem to do the same for just about everyone at the gym. Obviously, I highly recommend. 😊