Home › Tennessee › Martin › Matlock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Matlock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Martin, 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
- 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 matlockbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 731-571-5157
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place love that they have a kids class my kids have such a great time here”
“I am brand new to the sport and they have done a phenomenal job being patient with me and really being intentional to make sure I get the most out of the training!”
What members say
“Great coaches and great team environment!”
“New people are welcomed and looked after and seasoned vets will find good rolls and a welcoming environment.”
“New people are welcomed and looked after and seasoned vets will find good rolls and a welcoming environment.”
From the reviews
I was visiting from out of town and dropped in to train at Matlock Bjj. Friendly, inviting atmosphere. Had some great rolls with some great people! If you are in the Martin, Tennessee area definitely check them out! Oss!
Great mat and fun/professional environment. Coaching is superb and by far the best in the area. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
Have been going to Matlock for a couple of months! I am brand new to the sport and they have done a phenomenal job being patient with me and really being intentional to make sure I get the most out of the training! Great coaches and great team environment! Would HIGHLY recommend giving it a shot and testing yourself!
One of the hardest parts of moving to Ohio was leaving my Matlock fam. Martin is so lucky to have such high level BJJ instruction on top of such a healthy gym culture. New people are welcomed and looked after and seasoned vets will find good rolls and a welcoming environment.
New to BJJ? Start at Matlock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Matlock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Matlock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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.
More BJJ gyms near Martin
Victory 550 BJJ
Paris Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Dogwood Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews