About Rough Hands JJJ
Rough Hands JJJ is an independent, boutique, training center specializing in Japanese Jujitsu . Founded and forged in Louisville, Kentucky.; we believe in a life of persistence, perseverance, and constant improvement. We don’t espouse violence, but we love the fight. The fight against our shortcomings, our limits, our weaknesses; the fight against our fears. The fight to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.
Come let us teach you how to fight.
-
Jim Mahanes
HEAD COACH
Jim has studied martial arts since he was 14 years old. He began his study of Japanese-based ju jitsu in 2000 and holds the rank of fifth-degree Black Belt. Jim also holds a black belt ranking in Wado Ryu Karate and Chito Ryu Karate and was a high school wrestler.
-
Jeff Brown
COACH
Jeff has been involved in martial arts for over 20 years. He has black belt rank in Japanese jujutsu, karate and aikido. He is an also yoga instructor at our sister school Rough Hands Yoga.
-
Jesse Walker
COACH
CO-OWNER
Jesse has been coaching since 2007 and co-founded Rough Hands in 2017. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and Krav Maga black belt. Jesse is the head coach of Rough Hands BJJ