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Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

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

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  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 931-626-8246

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11:30 am
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 Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“I especially like their kids classes!”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“The adult classes are great, whether you’re a serious competitor or just learning for fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The professor and coaching staff do a wonderful job of making the classes understandable and fun, and also teach a lot of real world values and life lessons as well!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Recommend without reservation to beginners and advanced students.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Professor Jordan is a great teacher and very welcoming”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Professor Jordan White is an outstanding instructor, and staff and overall feel is extremely friendly and welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“Professor Jordan White is an outstanding instructor, and staff and overall feel is extremely friendly and welcoming.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“There’s a level of dedication and attention to detail that I have rarely seen in other gyms.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“The adult classes are great, whether you’re a serious competitor or just learning for fun.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“It’s a safe, clean, and family friendly environment.”

From the reviews

From the ground up, Professor Jordan White has cultivated a challenging, encouraging, and accessible atmosphere. This is a perfect place for you if: - you’re looking to get into BJJ - you’ve got experience grappling - you’ve got kids that you want to get into the sport - you want to learn some self defense - you want…

★★★★★ — Damon, Feb 2026

This is one of the best places to start your Juijitsu journey with great friendly and professional coaches, great family atmosphere, or if you need a place to advance in your training. Jordan does a wonderful job making each and everyone feel welcome and part of the team from the first minute you walk in.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Jan 2026

Highly recommend Professor White and Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy! It’s a safe, clean, and family friendly environment. I especially like their kids classes! The professor and coaching staff do a wonderful job of making the classes understandable and fun, and also teach a lot of real world values and life lessons as well!

★★★★★ — Nicole, Jan 2026

Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy is special. Professor White is the best in the game. It doesn’t matter what your goals are, getting in shape? Want camaraderie? Or training for a Jiu Jitsu competition. Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy is the best in the middle Tennessee area. Highly recommend🤙.

★★★★★ — Brock, Jan 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy

Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Pure 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.

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 Pure Jiu Jitsu Academy

205 4th St, Lawrenceburg, TN38464

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