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Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ooltewah, 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
- 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 ooltewahjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (423) 667-2374
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We (my son and I) have been students at this gym for 6 months and it has been awesome.”
“As a woman and a complete newcomer to the BJJ world, the people at Ooltewah Jiu-jitsu academy have provided me with an extremely safe and welcoming environment.”
“Not only is the content great for real self defense, but the people are so welcoming and we have made many; what I can only imagine will be, long term friendships.”
“I came with no experience in jui-jitsu and everyone has been supportive and helpful.”
Other martial arts here
“We also train striking and wrestling so there is something for everyone!”
What members say
“Not only is the content great for real self defense, but the people are so welcoming and we have made many; what I can only imagine will be, long term friendships.”
“Not only is the content great for real self defense, but the people are so welcoming and we have made many; what I can only imagine will be, long term friendships.”
“I love working on technique and grappling without worrying about my partner trying to prove dominance.”
“Wisdom Self Defense is a family friendly place to train Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Keysi Fighting Method.”
“As a woman and a complete newcomer to the BJJ world, the people at Ooltewah Jiu-jitsu academy have provided me with an extremely safe and welcoming environment.”
“Training there has literally changed my life and I am incredibly grateful for this school and the people in it.”
From the reviews
Truly the Best place to come and learn Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Very friendly and caring staff including an awesome, kind, caring instructer who know his stuff and how to teach it. Great for children and adults of all ages. There is even classes (non- jiu jitsu)for striking -throwing punches....
Great environment for learning self defense. This is a Pedro Sauer Jiu Jitsu affiliate so it’s definitely legit. Lots of opportunities to train available since they offer evenings as well as 6 am sessions. They even do a lunch hour class!
I've been training at Ooltewah Jui Jitsu Academy for several months now and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and supportive. They create a welcoming and inclusive environment for practitioners of all levels.
My 13 year old daughter and I train here and I cant say enough good things about this place. The instructors and students are all outstanding people. You will feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. My daughter has a new confidence in herself after training Jiu Jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Ooltewah Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Ooltewah 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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