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Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brentwood, Tennessee
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 629-235-7631
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Brian is uniquely gifted in teaching these kids and they are and will continue to develop skills that will help them for the rest of their life.”
What members say
“Not only has it taught him so many great skills, professor Brian and coach Natalie are some of the best humans.”
“I’ve met a lot of people I enjoy training with that have been very welcoming.”
“It's a very clean and friendly environment to start (or continue) your jiu jitsu journey.”
“This has been a great place for my kids to grow! The focus on self-discipline and sportsmanship is wonderful.”
“When you join Gracie Barra, you are part of a family, and they treat you as such.”
“Massive amount of mat space, clean and the professionalism of the professors and coach’s are second to none.”
From the reviews
My wife and I were wanting to put our boys (5,3) into some sort of martial arts class. We did a few different trials, Gracie Barra being the final. After the class, we asked both of them which class they liked the most and it was a unanimous decision, Gracie Barra.
I get so excited for class! It's the best part of my day! Professor Brian is so funny and extremely helpful. You can tell he really cares for his students, he's there for everyone and not just about jiu-jitsu but with anything else in your life that you might need help with.
Starting Gracie Barra Jiujitsu at 38 has been a great decision. I was struggling to feel like a mover again after back surgery a little over a year ago. This natural human movement has really helped me regain strength and confidence back in this beat up body.
I found this club upon moving to TN a year ago. I had trained at another GB for over a decade in AZ. This club is clean, professional, and fun. I’ve met a lot of people I enjoy training with that have been very welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense 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 Gracie Barra Brentwood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
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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