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Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco.

5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lebanon, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 +1 615-208-5101

Hours

Monday 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–2 pm, 5–8:30 pm
Friday 9–11 am, 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 12–2 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Wilco., confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“My daughter started here a year ago in their kids program, and slowly our whole family has found ourselves becoming apart of this community/family.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 3 mentions

“Jeff decided to have a feee women's class after there were 3 gunned robberies in the area.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn self-defense, you’ll find everything you need at Profectus Jiu Jitsu Lebanon.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn self-defense, you’ll find everything you need at Profectus Jiu Jitsu Lebanon.”

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🌱 Beginners

“The environment is welcoming, technical, and high-energy—a perfect mix for both beginners and experienced practitioners.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco. — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 10 mentions

“With the help of great coaches and great training partners, I competed in a BJJ tournament and ended up taking home the Gold!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and friendly, instructors teach basics to very advanced techniques, and the location is spacious and clean.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“My daughter started here a year ago in their kids program, and slowly our whole family has found ourselves becoming apart of this community/family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and friendly, instructors teach basics to very advanced techniques, and the location is spacious and clean.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Whether you’re looking to compete, get in shape, or just learn self-defense, you’ll find everything you need at Profectus Jiu Jitsu Lebanon.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Great gym, great vibe, great people, great instruction.”

From the reviews

I can’t say enough good things about Profectus Jiu Jitsu in Lebanon! As a female purple belt, I’ve trained at multiple gyms, and this one stands out in every way. The environment is welcoming, technical, and high-energy—a perfect mix for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

★★★★★ — Dani, Feb 2025

I stopped in for a few classes when I was traveling through Lebanon for work, and I was super impressed. They welcomed me with open arms, and treated me like family. They are a really great bunch of folks, and extremely good instructors. I will definitely be back if I find myself in the Nashville area.

★★★★★ — Shaun, Mar 2023

With no grappling experience ever. I started going to Profectus about 6 months ago. With the help of great coaches and great training partners, I competed in a BJJ tournament and ended up taking home the Gold! These coaches know their craft and will help you learn anything you’d like to when it comes to BJJ.

★★★★★ — Caleb, Nov 2023

Great gym, great vibe, great people, great instruction. Just all around great. If you are looking to start your journey in Jiu Jitsu or are new to the Wilco area and already train but are looking for a home… search no further, profectus Wilco is where it’s at!

★★★★★ — Scott, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco.

Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco.

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 Wilco.

149 S Maple St, Lebanon, TN37087

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