Tennessee hosts a diverse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 206 gyms across the state. Among these, Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu, TITLE Boxing Club Franklin Cool Springs, and Checkmat Gallatin stand out, each boasting perfect 5.0 ratings from hundreds of reviews. These gyms reflect the quality and dedication present in Tennessee's BJJ landscape.
Franklin, TN
Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu opened on October 1, 2018, in Franklin, Tennessee, under the direction of Owner and Head Coach Clay Mayfield. Mayfield began training under Royce Gracie in 2008, competed with Pedigo Submission Fighting, reached the number-one IBJJF brown belt ranking worldwide, and was awarded his black belt by Heath Pedigo in October 2021. Adult Coach and Varsity Director Blake Brown brings high-level wrestling experience and an IBJJF Gi World Championship title to the coaching staff. The academy provides comprehensive training paths including Adult Jiu-Jitsu, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, striking-focused kickboxing, and the competitive Triangle Varsity Team. Daily instruction covers gi and no-gi grappling techniques, takedowns, guard retention, sweeps, and submission transitions designed for both practical self-defense and tournament success. Classes maintain a disciplined and supportive atmosphere accommodating hobbyists, working professionals, and dedicated tournament competitors. Residents in Franklin and surrounding areas can contact Triangle Academy to view schedules and schedule an introductory trial.
Franklin, TN
Boxing and Striking anchor the stated focus of TITLE Boxing Club Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. This pairing identifies a martial-arts record centered on Boxing alongside the broader Striking category, giving its training focus a direct stand-up orientation. For a beginner, Boxing and Striking describe a broad martial-arts direction organized around those supplied labels. For a competitor, the same combination helps distinguish this record from one categorized around grappling disciplines. The $$ price-range symbol is included as the record’s stated relative price category, with no specific dollar amount attached. Located in Franklin, Tennessee, USA, TITLE Boxing Club Franklin Cool Springs is defined by its Boxing and Striking focus and its Franklin setting.
Gallatin, TN
Checkmat Gallatin operates at 136 Prince Street in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school is owned and directed by head instructor Professor Sebastian Rodriguez, who holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Professor Ricardo Pantcho Feliciano and has been an active competitor with Checkmat BJJ since 2009. The coaching staff features wrestling and jiu-jitsu coach Charles Cook, an investigator and former University of Oregon wrestler who captured the 2022 World Master 5 Super Heavyweight gold medal and 2023 World Master 6 silver medal, alongside brown belt coach Caleb Riker, coach Kyle Eldred, and coach Brian Ferguson. The academy delivers martial arts programming in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, and wrestling for practitioners of all experience levels. Adult coursework includes morning and evening Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sessions, fundamental classes, no-gi submission grappling, and open mat rolls. Youth programs are structured into age-appropriate divisions, featuring Kids BJJ for ages four to eight, Kids BJJ for ages nine to twelve, and Kids No-Gi Grappling for ages four to twelve. Instruction highlights technique, mutual respect, discipline, and personal conditioning on the mats. Prospective students and local families can request a free seven-day pass to try classes at the facility.
Collierville, TN
Muay Thai and Striking are the listed training focuses for Border Martial Arts Academy in Collierville, Tennessee. The pairing identifies a martial-arts record with a specific Muay Thai category alongside the broader Striking label. For a beginner, these terms provide a broad indication of a stand-up martial-arts direction, while competitors can use the labels to distinguish this record from grappling-focused categories. The supplied $$ symbol states the relative price range and does not specify a dollar amount. Border Martial Arts Academy is located in Collierville, Tennessee, USA, giving the record clear geographic context. Its supplied identity rests on Muay Thai, Striking, the $$ price-range symbol, and its Collierville location, without additional claims about training arrangements or operations.
Alcoa, TN
MMA and No-Gi are the listed training focuses for FITBJJ - Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Alcoa, Tennessee. Despite the broader wording in its name, the supplied focus specifically identifies MMA and No-Gi, which together indicate a mixed martial-arts category and a No-Gi category. For a beginner, those labels offer a broad distinction between an MMA-oriented direction and a grappling context identified without the gi. For a competitor, the same pair makes this record identifiable among MMA and No-Gi classifications. The $$ symbol gives the stated relative price range without converting it into a monetary claim. Located in Alcoa, Tennessee, USA, FITBJJ - Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is described by its supplied MMA and No-Gi focus and its Alcoa setting.
Murfreesboro, TN
Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense is identified by a Gi and No-Gi focus in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA. The paired labels present Brazilian jiu-jitsu through both the traditional gi context and the no-gi context, making the record especially clear about its dual grappling orientation. For a beginner, this distinction provides a broad way to understand how the same martial-art category can be represented with and without the gi. For a competitor, Gi and No-Gi indicate two familiar competitive settings without making claims about preparation or participation. This Murfreesboro record carries the $$ price category, an exact relative designation that complements its named Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense identity.
Brentwood, TN
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu is listed with both Gi and No-Gi as its training focus in Brentwood, Tennessee, USA. Those two labels give the record a balanced Brazilian jiu-jitsu profile spanning traditional gi grappling and no-gi grappling, rather than limiting it to only one context. For a beginner, the distinction is a useful broad indication that the listed focus includes the two common ways jiu-jitsu is categorized by attire. For a competitor, Gi and No-Gi point to separate but related competitive contexts while avoiding assumptions about any particular competitive activity. The Brentwood martial-arts record is assigned the $$ price category, a supplied relative marker that appears alongside its dual-discipline jiu-jitsu emphasis and Tennessee location.
Knoxville, TN
Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu operates at 3325 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. The academy delivers martial arts instruction in Knoxville across weekly schedules. Prospective students can get in touch with staff by calling 8659632207 or by submitting an inquiry online to reserve your first class. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program features instruction from Laban Propst, who serves as a pediatric exercise physiologist. The academy offers distinct classes organized for beginner participants, advanced fighters, and competitors seeking training in gi and no-gi formats. Training offerings include Kids Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Self Defense. Youth students can enroll in BJJ Play or Kids BJJ classes, while older members can attend Adult BJJ (All Levels), Adult BJJ Fundamentals, Adult BJJ (Intermediate/Advanced), Adult Striking, Homeschool BJJ, Women's Only BJJ, and Adult Open Mat sessions.
Seymour, TN
Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy operates at 10341 Chapman Hwy #2 in Seymour, Tennessee. Established in 2017, the academy provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for beginners, families, and tournament competitors across Seymour and the Knoxville area. The academy is owned and directed by head instructor and founder Jon Dysert, a second-degree black belt who began training in 2008 and has been coaching since 2012. Coach Jon remains an active competitor at the IBJJF black belt level. The coaching staff also features instructor Kirck, a purple belt who leads adult no-gi and youth classes. Training prioritizes leverage, situational escapes, positional control, and controlled live sparring. The school organizes programs tailored for each developmental stage. Youth tracks include Tiny Champs (Ages 4 & 5), Little Champs (Ages 6–8), Youth Champs (Ages 9–14), and a Homeschool Program (Ages 6–14). Adult practitioners train in gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes organized for Ages 15+.
Nashville, TN
Liberdade Jiu Jitsu delivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense education at 1016 8th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee. Operating from a central Nashville facility, the academy provides structured grappling instruction for children, teenagers, and adult practitioners across the greater Nashville community. The school is led by Professor Milton Bastos, a fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and Professor Alex Barcelona, a first-degree black belt, who guide students in technical proficiency, physical stamina, and mat resilience alongside certified coaching personnel. The curriculum features tiered adult programs spanning beginner fundamentals through advanced submission grappling in both gi and no-gi formats. Ground instruction focuses on technical positional control, guard passes, joint locks, and situational defensive escapes. Youth offerings include the Kids BJJ program for ages 4 to 12, designed to build balance, motor coordination, and self-confidence in an organized learning environment. Prospective grapplers and area families in Nashville can visit the 8th Avenue South academy to observe classes and book a complimentary trial session.
Hendersonville, TN
Legion Jiu Jitsu Hendersonville operates at 122 Taylor Industrial Blvd in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The academy delivers martial arts training centered on practical Brazilian jiu-jitsu, ground grappling, and striking arts for children, teens, and adults. The instructional staff is led by head jiu-jitsu instructor Professor Sean Patton, who also serves as striking and MMA coach. The teaching staff includes Professor Abby Bradley, Professor Jason Strickland, Professor Anthony Pascarella, and Coach Dalton Speller. Coaches emphasize safety, disciplined drilling, and controlled live rolling to build positional retention and muscle memory. Class offerings at the Hendersonville facility include Adult Jiu Jitsu, Youth Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Striking, Luta Livre Jiu Jitsu, and Women's Jiu Jitsu. Training sessions structure technical calisthenics, technique repetitions, and situational sparring to support practical self-defense proficiency alongside competitive athletic development.
Knoxville, TN
Master Booe's Karate Kidz appears in this directory record with Knoxville, TN, USA as its supplied geography and Martial Arts as its broad classification. The name is presented exactly as Master Booe's Karate Kidz, offering a clear reference point for readers comparing entries associated with Knoxville. Martial Arts is a wide umbrella category that can encompass many combat disciplines, movement traditions, and cultural approaches, so the classification should be read broadly. This listing places the named record within the Knoxville, Tennessee, USA context while retaining the supplied Martial Arts focus without extending it into more specific claims. For concise identification, Master Booe's Karate Kidz, Knoxville, TN, USA, and Martial Arts are the core details represented here, giving the entry a straightforward place among similarly categorized local records.
