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Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia

5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Columbia, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule profectushq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 931-820-6054

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 11 am–2 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 27 mentions

“In the kids class they look past just doing the right moves but actually caring about the kids behavior and how there doing in school.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“As a woman, it is hard to walk into a new gym and not know entirely what to expect.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether your goals are to get more fit, find new hobby/meet new people, or to be a high level competitor;This is where you want to be.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making it a perfect place for all skill levels.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 5 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loved Coach Olivia—she is amazing with the kids and does such a great job keeping them engaged while making it fun.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“The first few classes were intimidating due to my inexperience but everyone from the instructors to the students were welcoming and patiently helped me get oriented.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“The first few classes were intimidating due to my inexperience but everyone from the instructors to the students were welcoming and patiently helped me get oriented.”

great workout & conditioning 5 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loved Coach Olivia—she is amazing with the kids and does such a great job keeping them engaged while making it fun.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“Appreciate the welcome invitation to allow me to join for some extra classes while I am preparing for a big competition although I call another school home.”

From the reviews

Great group of people! Excellent for kids and adults! Awesome training! Great workout! I started going when my kids joined. 1st off- my kids have loved being a part of this class. They learn so much, and the coaches do a great job of balancing fun and discipline.

★★★★★ — William, Oct 2021

Profectus Jujitsu has great coaches that truly care about your well being and helping one progress to their goals. In the kids class they look past just doing the right moves but actually caring about the kids behavior and how there doing in school.

★★★★★ — Chad, Dec 2021

My children are 7 and 5, boy and girl. They are ecstatic about being in class to learn how to defend themselves. To say they love all their instructors is an understatement. This group of people are wonderful and talented and make it fun for my kiddos, while keeping them in check when it’s time to learn!

★★★★★ — Jessica, Nov 2021

I'm giving 5 stars because the instructors were great with the kids and the facility was very nice. My question for society as a whole,...when did we quit teaching our boys not to beat up girls? There must have been 5 or 6 men plus myself that seemed to have no problem with it. Have we really forgotten.....

★★★★★ — Dad, Jul 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia

Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Columbia

817 S Main St, Columbia, TN38401

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