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Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bartlett, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Gym for crossfit, kickboxing, and martial arts, plus jiu-jitsu.

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 — 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 pyramidathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (901) 350-4546

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 6:30–7:30 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 4–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“Kids and Adults will receive World Class Black Belt Level Coaching infused with a deep understanding of the sport and an ability to translate these teachings to anyone.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“I was a drop in from out of state got to hit up their competition class.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The facility is top-notch, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for practitioners of all levels.”

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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 Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Eric is the best to learn jujitsu and Muay Thai from .”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“They offer so many amazing classes ( Muay Thai Jujitsu CrossFit Body Focus and kickboxing) I wish I could do them all every day !”

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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 96 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 7 mentions

“Kids and Adults will receive World Class Black Belt Level Coaching infused with a deep understanding of the sport and an ability to translate these teachings to anyone.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Pyramid has the best instruction in the area, the gym is immaculate, and the environment is welcoming to anyone who walks through the doors.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“Pyramid has the best instruction in the area, the gym is immaculate, and the environment is welcoming to anyone who walks through the doors.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I've been training at Pyramid for a little over 2 years now and it's the best workout experience I've ever had.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They offer so many amazing classes ( Muay Thai Jujitsu CrossFit Body Focus and kickboxing) I wish I could do them all every day !”

From the reviews

Been training at Pyramid since 2018 . Eric is the best to learn jujitsu and Muay Thai from . Such an amazing place to spend my afternoons!!!! And w Steve Combs it’s even better! They offer so many amazing classes ( Muay Thai Jujitsu CrossFit Body Focus and kickboxing) I wish I could do them all every day !!!!!

★★★★★ — Sherri, Jan 2022

I’ve been doing BJJ at Pyramid Athletics for over two years. They are an exceptional gym that embodies excellence in BJJ. Eric, Steve, and all of the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated, ensuring every student receives personalized attention to enhance their skills.

★★★★★ — Edgar, Dec 2023

After trying out other gyms in the area no other environment was as welcoming as Pyramid Athletics. I was very nervous my first day of Muy Thai, and Eric was funny, welcoming, and reassuring. He made me feel comfortable to fail.

★★★★★ — Dominic, Jan 2022

When I started training Jiujitsu at Pyramid I was just a man. . Now I’m a shark, and the ground is my ocean. Eric and Steve are both great teachers, and their jiujitsu is crazy good. I’m thankful for Pyramid and always look forward to training.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Jan 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu

Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu 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 Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu

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 Pyramid Jiu-Jitsu

6498 Summer Ave, Bartlett, TN38134

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