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Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nashville, Tennessee
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzogracienashville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-258-7919
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 am, 11:30 am–2 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 am, 10 am–1:30 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 am, 11:30 am–2 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 am, 10 am–1:30 pm, 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 am, 11:30 am–2 pm, 3–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I am thrilled to share our experience with the newly opened Jujutsu + Muay Thai studio for adults/kids!”
“I ended up dropping in for both gi and no-gi classes with Jackson.”
“I ended up dropping in for both gi and no-gi classes with Jackson.”
“My child has not only learned valuable self-defense skills but has also made new friends + gained a sense of belonging in this supportive community.”
Other martial arts here
“Phenomenal facility with great training thats structured, challenging, and rooted in real high level Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.”
What members say
“From the moment we stepped in, we were met with a warm + welcoming atmosphere that immediately put both kids and parents at ease.”
“From the moment we stepped in, we were met with a warm + welcoming atmosphere that immediately put both kids and parents at ease.”
“They take the time to ensure each child understands the techniques, focusing on safety while encouraging their confidence + discipline.”
From the reviews
I am thrilled to share our experience with the newly opened Jujutsu + Muay Thai studio for adults/kids! From the moment we stepped in, we were met with a warm + welcoming atmosphere that immediately put both kids and parents at ease.
This facility sets the bar for the modern, orderly and immersive BJJ academies. Coaches implore personal exploration and development through the sport, as well as provide a safe environment for novices to engage begin their athletics journey.
Awesome gym. I called ahead of time to make sure I could drop in despite traveling without my gear. Evan sorted me out and made sure I would be able to train. I ended up dropping in for both gi and no-gi classes with Jackson. Great instruction. Would definitely come back.
Coach PJ and everyone there couldn't be any more welcoming and friendly. The professionalism is outstanding and I've learned more in 7 months then I did in a whole year at my last gym. These guys are serious pros who make you want to train harder and come back everyday.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center
Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center 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 Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center
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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