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Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 504 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Memphis, 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 — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule memphisbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (901) 590-2492
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My husband and I do the boxing & kickboxing , my kids aging 13yrs -4 yrs old are involved in boxing and jiujistu.”
“The organization, quality of instruction, variety of training disciplines, and facilities are perfect for all levels of hobbyists or competitors.”
“They create a fun and structured environment where my girls are not only learning self-defense and discipline but also building confidence, focus, and respect.”
“The organization, quality of instruction, variety of training disciplines, and facilities are perfect for all levels of hobbyists or competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“I'm in Memphis temporarily and needed a local gym to train Muay Thai.”
“The most welcoming environment filled with beautiful people and knowledgeable teachers on any subject of MMA.”
“My husband and I do the boxing & kickboxing , my kids aging 13yrs -4 yrs old are involved in boxing and jiujistu.”
“My husband and I do the boxing & kickboxing , my kids aging 13yrs -4 yrs old are involved in boxing and jiujistu.”
“After I got into wrestling, I wanted to learn more martial arts, and Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu has been the perfect place for that.”
“After I got into wrestling, I wanted to learn more martial arts, and Memphis Judo and Jiu-Jitsu has been the perfect place for that.”
What members say
“I've boxed for 20 years, in three states, with some great coaches, including an Olympic Gold Medalist.”
“The organization, quality of instruction, variety of training disciplines, and facilities are perfect for all levels of hobbyists or competitors.”
“Great coaches and gym staff, super accommodating and very reasonable pricing, especially law enforcement friendly.”
“The kids program is superb and all the instructors are very knowledgeable and great with my kids.”
“The organization, quality of instruction, variety of training disciplines, and facilities are perfect for all levels of hobbyists or competitors.”
“They create a fun and structured environment where my girls are not only learning self-defense and discipline but also building confidence, focus, and respect.”
From the reviews
I have gone to many martial arts facilities over the years in many different cities and states and this place is by far my favorite. Memphis judo & jiujitsu accommodates my whole family. My husband and I do the boxing & kickboxing , my kids aging 13yrs -4 yrs old are involved in boxing and jiujistu.
Memphis Judo & Jiu Jitsu is an absolutely top notch gym and training center. I was in Memphis for a two week work trip, I tried several gyms, and this place blew them all away. Especially their boxing program. I've boxed for 20 years, in three states, with some great coaches, including an Olympic Gold Medalist.
I was traveling for work and stopped by to get a couple rolls in at the end of the week. I was welcomed with a great community of people and stunned but the amount of space they had. I have been all around the world for BJJ and can say that this school is a real stand out gem.
Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu has been an amazing experience for our family! Both of my daughters—ages 12 and 8—absolutely love their time here. The instructors are incredibly patient, positive, and skilled at working with kids of different ages and experience levels.
New to BJJ? Start at Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
Memphis Judo 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 Memphis Judo 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.
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