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Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Seymour, Tennessee
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
- Membership memberships run around $33/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 6–14) — 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 seymourbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (865) 378-8686
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is so great with the kids but keeps them accountable for their own success and actions which is super important in this sport.”
“There are plenty of class options for both Gi and NoGi and everyone has been extremely welcoming!”
“There are plenty of class options for both Gi and NoGi and everyone has been extremely welcoming!”
“The hardest part of your entire journey, the one that most people never do, is just walking through that door the first time.”
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What members say
“After being here for about 3 months, I can confidently say coach Jon is an amazing BJJ instructor.”
“The atmosphere on the mats reflects his leadership and serious about training, but respectful, supportive, and welcoming to anyone willing to put in the work.”
“The atmosphere on the mats reflects his leadership and serious about training, but respectful, supportive, and welcoming to anyone willing to put in the work.”
“They have learned so much and their technique and confidence have been significantly improved in the 2 years they have been here.”
“I have noticed such a difference in my son as far as attitude and discipline since starting and I can’t wait to see how the next few months go.”
“I have noticed such a difference in my son as far as attitude and discipline since starting and I can’t wait to see how the next few months go.”
From the reviews
The best decision you’ll ever make. If you’re reading reviews, it means you’re actively considering starting your BJJ journey. That’s the first step in the right direction. The hardest part of your entire journey, the one that most people never do, is just walking through that door the first time.
I've been a drop in visitor at Seymour BJJ for a few times now and as a colored belt it's nice to be a new face and not be pushed by everyone to prove yourself. Everyone was a tough roll but not one person pushed the pace so much that it was obvious they wanted to "test me" as a purple belt.
We have been bringing our 6 year old here for almost a year now(June), and everyone here has been incredible! You can tell that every coach here actually cares about each kid! Coach Jon and Carolina are absolutely the best! The attention to detail is top notch! The best academy out there!
I attended a class here on vacation. Really welcoming atmosphere. Met a bunch of great people. The coach is very knowledgeable & breaks down techniques into easy to understand details. Learned a lot, had some fun rolls. Hope to get back there one day. OSS
New to BJJ? Start at Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Seymour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Seymour Brazilian 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.
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