Liberdade Jiu Jitsu

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.