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Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 chattanoogajiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 423-874-6575
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–12:30 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–12 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5 pm, 6 pm–12 am |
| Saturday | 12–7 am, 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've seen people of all ages train here, from kids to seniors and every age in between (men and women), everyone is respectful and helpful, from the instructors to the students.”
“This school focuses on techniques that are applicable to real world street survival.”
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What members say
“CJJA allowed me to drop-in today and Coach Chris ran an amazing class.”
“The instructors and students were open, helpful, kind and welcoming to myself and son as visitors.”
“When rolling at the end of the class, I had great partners—both men and women—who were interesting, technical, friendly, and respectful.”
“Recently on a random Tuesday night we had 3 black belts walking around giving tips and correcting technique.”
“It's also great for them to have the opportunity to learn from an instructor who's studied under the family who pioneered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Gracies.”
“I've seen people of all ages train here, from kids to seniors and every age in between (men and women), everyone is respectful and helpful, from the instructors to the students.”
From the reviews
This school focuses on techniques that are applicable to real world street survival. The staff is friendly and work great with my kids. They teach techniques for defusing confrontations and bullying in school.
Top quality instruction, curriculum, learning environment, students, etc... Thanks Mickey for Chattanooga Jiu Jitsu Academy. My 8+ years with you has been one of the most rewarding things in my life.
Great school! They really emphasize personal self defense. They will start you off with amazing BJJ fundamentals. Best BJJ in the area hands down.
My husband and I visited Chattanooga JiuJitsu Academy while in town for Thanksgiving, and had a great experience. The instruction was very thoughtful and well-delivered, and Professor Mickey took the time to correct us and give us tips that were personally useful.
New to BJJ? Start at Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Chattanooga 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.
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