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Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

150 Zoe Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is led by Professor Rob Nickerson III, a third-degree black belt under Jorge Gurgel. The gym offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, boxing, and MMA for all ages, earning Best of Lexington for two consecutive years. The BJJ program focuses on self-defense and competition, with a high coach-to-student ratio in the kids' classes, featuring two black belt instructors. Muay Thai training includes punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, while boxing classes emphasize technique without sparring.

The gym has produced fighters competing in King of the Cage, XFC, RFA, and UFC, with a team fight record of 158 wins and 42 losses. The BJJ team has won championships in AGF, NAGA, Newbreed, Fuji, and IBJJF tournaments. Professor Nickerson holds 56 IBJJF medals and 31 Open championships, while Coach Kristin Ford, one of Kentucky's first female black belts, earned an IBJJF PANs bronze medal.

Located at 150 Zoe Rd. and 137 Eisenhower Court, the gym operates Monday-Friday from 8 am to 10 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. As an IBJJF-certified academy, Reaction MMA emphasizes competition success, with students regularly medaling in IBJJF, ADCC, and Arnold Classic events. The youth program is one of Kentucky's largest, prioritizing technical skill development. Contact at 859-913-2013 or [email protected].

Pros

  • Experienced, high-level instruction
  • Strong competition focus/results
  • Large, active youth program
  • Diverse training options
  • Positive, supportive environment
  • IBJJF certified academy

Cons

  • Sparring not in boxing
  • Two listed addresses
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