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Modern Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clarksville, 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 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mmaffc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (931) 342-4693
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He and his fellow instructors teach the kids in a fun way that allows them to retain the basic Jiu Jitsu skills and promote physical activity and builds strength of character.”
“Modern Martial arts also has classes for teenagers that pushes them and allows them to have those vital self defense skills learned in a safe and controlled environment.”
“Not to mention the adult class he conducts that allows for beginners to more advanced higher belt color students.”
Other martial arts here
“I would suggest anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu, kick boxing, or self defense to come in and check out this awesome school.”
“I would suggest anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu, kick boxing, or self defense to come in and check out this awesome school.”
What members say
“Coach Don and Coach Kim bring the perfect balance of solid technique education paired with world-class coaching and encouragement for people of all ages.”
“I've rolled with probably 15 different organizations and gyms, a couple of those in Clarksville, and this is the best family environment I've been in.”
“Coach Don and Coach Kim bring the perfect balance of solid technique education paired with world-class coaching and encouragement for people of all ages.”
“We tried out the little warriors class, which teaches basic Jiu-Jitsu, and my kids loved it!”
“Free trial class to make sure your child enjoys it first, definitely a good price.”
“The female coaches that work with the kids really do have a gift with every student that walks through that door.”
From the reviews
This is by far that best Jiu Jitsu gym in the Clarksville, TN and Fort Campbell area! Coach Don does a fantastic job of keeping his students focused. He and his fellow instructors teach the kids in a fun way that allows them to retain the basic Jiu Jitsu skills and promote physical activity and builds strength of…
I have my daughter in the little warriors jujitsu class here for about 6 months now and I love this place! The owner is a great guy who is very professional and passionate about setting his students up for success at any age.
My daughter wanted to try martial arts ,switching from a dance back ground . They all made her feel so welcome . She loves every class and her grades have even came up . The excercise is great for her ! We feel like a big family. Love coach Don & Coach Kim.
I've rolled with probably 15 different organizations and gyms, a couple of those in Clarksville, and this is the best family environment I've been in. Ever. I've competed in grappling sports my entire life and this is the least competitively jealous group I've worked with.
New to BJJ? Start at Modern Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center
Modern Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center 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 Modern Martial Arts and Family Fitness Center
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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