Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu operates at 150 Zoe Rd in Nicholasville, Kentucky, located just south of Lexington past Brannon Crossing. The academy is an IBJJF-certified training center delivering mixed martial arts and grappling instruction to men, women, and youth practitioners. The school is led by head instructor Professor Rob Nickerson, a third-degree black belt and multiple-time grand slam medalist in IBJJF competition. Nickerson leads an instructional team that includes Coach Kristin Ford, an IBJJF Pan American medalist recognized as one of the first female black belts in Kentucky, alongside black belt coach Landon Caudill. Training encompasses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, boxing, and MMA. The jiu-jitsu program incorporates basics classes, escapes classes, guard passing sessions, women-only classes, and no-gi training. In tournament competition, Reaction MMA has captured three IBJJF team championships, including titles at the Charlotte and Charleston International Opens.