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Guerrilla Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hendersonville, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule guerrillagrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (615) 670-9156

Hours

Monday 12–7 PM
Tuesday 12–7 PM
Wednesday 12–7 PM
Thursday 4:30–7 PM
Friday 12–1 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
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 Guerrilla Grappling, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“They run a fantastic kids program as well, with a great group of kids all training and helping each other while also having fun learning life long skills.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“She loves it and I've found it to be an awesome workout in addition to helping me gain understanding in self-defense fundamentals along with general BJJ tactics.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Coach Corey has an excellent ability in breaking down positions and techniques in ways that make sense to people of all levels/experience.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Guerrilla Grappling — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Overall a great culture and very welcoming environment with excellent instruction.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The staff has been accommodating, welcoming and doing a great job breaking down drills and skills of Jiu Jitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“What started as a way to get some energy burned off soon turned into an extended gym family and a couple of newly confident kids that carry themselves with pride.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 5 mentions

“She loves it and I've found it to be an awesome workout in addition to helping me gain understanding in self-defense fundamentals along with general BJJ tactics.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“They run a fantastic kids program as well, with a great group of kids all training and helping each other while also having fun learning life long skills.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“His classes are fantastic and focus on Jiu Jitsu skills that are easy to understand and just work as they are based on the original combative techniques.”

From the reviews

Our family has found a gem in Guerrilla Grappling jujitsu school. My six-year-old adores the classes there, and we find ourselves visiting the school at least 3 to 4 times a week, depending on our schedule. It is heartening to see the enthusiasm with which my child looks forward to each class.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2024

Guerrilla grappling is one of the most welcoming BJJ gyms I have experienced. Coach Corey has an excellent ability in breaking down positions and techniques in ways that make sense to people of all levels/experience.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jul 2024

We started at Guerilla Grappling in May. My 15 year old with Autism has grown and learned some amazing skills. The staff has been accommodating, welcoming and doing a great job breaking down drills and skills of Jiu Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Aug 2024

I absolutely love that they have two days for homeschooling families so we can come earlier in the day. All the instructors are absolutely wonderful with all of my kids and the others who attend are also great working with each other.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Feb 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Guerrilla Grappling

Guerrilla Grappling comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Guerrilla Grappling

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 Guerrilla Grappling

557 E Main St Ste B, Hendersonville, TN37075

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