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Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Chattanooga, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule leviathanacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (423) 322-9984
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter attends the Muay Thai and BJJ classes, my wife and mother in law have attended the women self defense class and absolutely loved it.”
“Great tournament prep/competition philosophy for serious students, while still being accessible and patient with beginners.”
“My daughter attends the Muay Thai and BJJ classes, my wife and mother in law have attended the women self defense class and absolutely loved it.”
“Great tournament prep/competition philosophy for serious students, while still being accessible and patient with beginners.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter attends the Muay Thai and BJJ classes, my wife and mother in law have attended the women self defense class and absolutely loved it.”
What members say
“Breck is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about jiu jitsu and he is an incredible instructor.”
“If you’re interested, definitely consider this academy for the very approachable and positive instructors and welcoming students.”
“If you’re interested, definitely consider this academy for the very approachable and positive instructors and welcoming students.”
“It has helped my son’s confidence in himself tremendously while also teaching him strong life skills.”
“Great tournament prep/competition philosophy for serious students, while still being accessible and patient with beginners.”
“Leviathan is a great gym for all levels!”
From the reviews
Leviathan is an amazing gym. Breck coaches with passion, patience, and the student needs first. Our daughter has some special needs and we were worried about finding a gym that could handle her massive personality and this has been an amazing fit. Im amazed how much she has progressed in her JJ game.
Coach Breck is highly professional and easy to approach! Very clean environment. A welcoming atmosphere that puts you at ease. All the coaches are exceptional and you or your loved ones will be well took care of.
Our son has trained at Leviathan for over 5 years, and we have been so grateful for the investment the coaches have made in him. Breck and his coaching staff are teaching respect, discipline, and responsibility in addition to jiujitsu skills.
I’ve trained with Breck for around 3 years now and my daughter has also been training for about 10 months now. I can’t say enough good things about Breck and how he runs his gyms. Breck is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about jiu jitsu and he is an incredible instructor.
New to BJJ? Start at Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga
Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga 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.
Your first BJJ class at Leviathan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Chattanooga
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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