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Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville
5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nashville, Tennessee
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
- 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 (ages 2–5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule legionjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-257-8587
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 12–2 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been a part of Legion's (East Nashville) youth jiu jitsu program for a couple months now and he absolutely loves it!”
“I also loved the fact that there was a good group of women because my teen daughter really enjoys training with them.”
“If you're a professional that just wants to break a sweat, a beginner to the art, or a serious competitor looking to up your game, this is the place for you.”
“If you're a professional that just wants to break a sweat, a beginner to the art, or a serious competitor looking to up your game, this is the place for you.”
Other martial arts here
“I had no background in wrestling or grappling and no real interest in fighting.”
What members say
“I must say, Legion Jiu Jitsu is a fun and welcoming environment just like many gyms, but what stands out for me the most is the training can be as serious as you want to get.”
“I must say, Legion Jiu Jitsu is a fun and welcoming environment just like many gyms, but what stands out for me the most is the training can be as serious as you want to get.”
“He's very detail-oriented and I feel he picks up on people's learning mechanisms and teaches them based on it.”
“If you're a professional that just wants to break a sweat, a beginner to the art, or a serious competitor looking to up your game, this is the place for you.”
From the reviews
My son has been a part of Legion's (East Nashville) youth jiu jitsu program for a couple months now and he absolutely loves it! Coach Jaysen (along with Professor Alex and Coach Miller) does an outstanding job leading the kids.
I'm on my 2nd year at Legion and love the community. I'm immunocompromised and was getting frequently sick after attending evening classes as there would be 20-30 people but found my groove with the 6am class which naturally has less people.
I've been training jiujitsu for about 8 years. I've moved around in that time frame and had the fortune of training at multiple gyms. I must say, Legion Jiu Jitsu is a fun and welcoming environment just like many gyms, but what stands out for me the most is the training can be as serious as you want to get.
Legion Jiu Jitsu / CheckMat Nashville is an excellent place to train for anyone looking to learn self defense and fundamentals as well as those interested in high level competition. First-rate instruction and the community is friendly, respectful, and supportive.
New to BJJ? Start at Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville
Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville 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 Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville
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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