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Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cookeville, Tennessee

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule alphajiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (931) 260-7316

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Took my son in and done a class, he liked it.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I dropped in for an open mat and took the end of class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“We had a introductory course in Women's Self Defense for our international students at TTU & the staff was so kind to all of us.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Great instruction from people who know what they're talking about.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Awesome Gym, awesome welcoming culture to visitors, Coach Allen is a class act!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“Awesome Gym, awesome welcoming culture to visitors, Coach Allen is a class act!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“We all really appreciated the time that each instructor took to answer questions and demonstrate the proper techniques for different scenarios.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great instructor, very clean, and great value for your money”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Great instructor, very clean, and great value for your money”

From the reviews

Just a wonderful team of instructors! We had a introductory course in Women's Self Defense for our international students at TTU & the staff was so kind to all of us. We all really appreciated the time that each instructor took to answer questions and demonstrate the proper techniques for different scenarios.

★★★★★ — Mrsford06, Dec 2015

Dropped in for a class and was impressed. Very welcoming and excellent instruction. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Aleks, Oct 2024

Instructors are very professional and courteous, they take the time to answer questions and ease any concerns you might have... The studio is very clean . Took my son in and done a class, he liked it..We will now be repeat customers! Give this place a try..they are amazing!

★★★★★ — Carla, Jan 2020

The second I walked in here I felt welcome and like I was wanted back! Very helpful with teaching techniques during live rolling and super good for people just getting started. They also have kind high level grapplers! I give this place a 10 !

★★★★★ — Josh, Feb 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy

444 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN38501

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