Rough Hands BJJ of St. Matthews is a martial arts school located at 3048 Bardstown Rd in St. Matthews, KY. The academy offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for adults, teens, and children, along with women’s self-defense and private training. Programs for kids aged 4-6 focus on coordination and fun, while youth classes for ages 7-12 emphasize leadership and skill development. The teen program builds athleticism and confidence, and adult classes cater to fitness, self-defense, and competition goals.
The school was co-founded in 2017 by Jesse Walker and Shelby York. Jesse Walker is a black belt under 6th-degree black belt Chris Haueter and a Krav Maga black belt. Shelby York is a BJJ blue belt, a Krav Maga brown belt, and a 500 E-RYT YACEP yoga instructor. The coaching team includes Derek Jones, a 2nd degree BJJ black belt with a PhD in Philosophy, and Joshua Chavez, a brown belt and former United States Coast Guard tactical operator.
The academy holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.
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