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Core combatives
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dickson, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- 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
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- Website & schedule corecombativestn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-347-5218
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s been awesome watching my son and daughter get comfortable with physical combat.”
“Great instructors, awesome space, and a blend of practical self defense and competitive martial arts 🥋 overall a family friendly place for everyone to train.”
“My family joined 3 weeks ago as complete beginners, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.”
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What members say
“Great instructors, awesome space, and a blend of practical self defense and competitive martial arts 🥋 overall a family friendly place for everyone to train.”
“Great instructors, awesome space, and a blend of practical self defense and competitive martial arts 🥋 overall a family friendly place for everyone to train.”
From the reviews
My family joined 3 weeks ago as complete beginners, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From day one, the instructors and other students have been incredibly welcoming, patient, and supportive.
My family of five, ages 4 to 46, are going to core combative and are having a great time. Prices are super reasonable for the time and effort put in to training. Instructors are super knowledgeable. The moves are taught in a less sport and more real world application which I highly appreciate.
Great gym and atmosphere. All the students are well trained and nice to work with. Great instructor and teachings. I would recommend everyone to attend this gym.
Great instructors, awesome space, and a blend of practical self defense and competitive martial arts 🥋 overall a family friendly place for everyone to train.
New to BJJ? Start at Core combatives
Core combatives 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 Core combatives
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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