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McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in McMinnville, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mcminnvillejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-261-4183
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Robin has the patience of a saint in the kids class, walking them through everything they need to know to perfect the move.”
“One of the best places that offer self defense classes in a fun and safe environment taught by a great master.”
“Clark excels in kids classes as well as adults, and in beginners classes as well as advanced techniques classes.”
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What members say
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“He has a curriculum devised by Pedro Sauer (who trained with Rickson) which goes through some fundamentals of BJJ that one can never seem to drill enough.”
“Robin Clark is a highly trained instructor with superior knowledge of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
When I decided to give Jiu-Jitsu a try again after trying it once several years ago in Murfreesboro, I decided to go to McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu. I’m glad I did. Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.
Robin Clark is a highly trained instructor with superior knowledge of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Classes are informative and applicable to real situations, and his level of experience and training are unmatched. A well rounded teacher, Mr.
The REAL McMinniville Jiu-Jitsu. If you’re in McMinnville and want to learn from the best and from a man who earned his black belt from the legendary Master Pedro Sauer don’t waste your time with the imitators come see Robin Clark at McMinniville Jiu-Jitsu ACADEMY
We love the instruction at this school. Robin has the patience of a saint in the kids class, walking them through everything they need to know to perfect the move. He’s very personable and knowledgeable, no where else I would take my business.
New to BJJ? Start at McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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