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Slow Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Clarksville, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule slowrollbjjtn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (931) 278-5837

Hours

Monday 4:30–7 PM
Tuesday 4:30–7 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7 PM
Thursday 4:30–7 PM
Friday 4:30–7 PM
Saturday 12:30–2 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 Slow Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Program is foundational and correlates well to previous instructions- promoting a “whole” concept.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 12 mentions

“My daughter and I have had a fantastic time training there, and we appreciate how the instructors encourage both fun and skill development.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“Whether you're looking to compete, get in shape, or learn self-defense, Slow Roll is the perfect place to train.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“The team of instructors are very well rounded and offer all flavors of the sport (competition, self defense, hobby enthusiasts).”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“They break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for beginners while still challenging advanced practitioners.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“They have great coaches that are very hands on and patient with all of their athletes.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 17 mentions

“They break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for beginners while still challenging advanced practitioners.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 24 mentions

“Coach Travis has successfully created a welcoming & safe environment at Slow Roll BJJ, for newcomers and seasoned practitioners.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“They break down complex techniques into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for beginners while still challenging advanced practitioners.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has gained so much confidence, discipline, and skill in a short amount of time.”

active competition team 5 mentions

“The team of instructors are very well rounded and offer all flavors of the sport (competition, self defense, hobby enthusiasts).”

From the reviews

Slow Roll Jiu Jitsu has been such a blessing to our family over the past year. The coaches go above and beyond—not just teaching technique, but building confidence, discipline, and respect in every student. What really stands out is how welcoming and genuine the environment is.

★★★★★ — Brooke, Apr 2026

Slow Roll BJJ is unparalleled! Everyone is welcoming with open arms no matter what your skill level is. Everyone is just trying to be better than they were yesterday! The team here is incredible! Everyone I've had the opportunity to meet has been nothing short of helpful.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Mar 2025

Slow Roll is an exceptional place for families to train jiu-jitsu together. The atmosphere is incredibly friendly, making it easy for newcomers to feel welcomed and at home. My daughter and I have had a fantastic time training there, and we appreciate how the instructors encourage both fun and skill development.

★★★★★ — Juan, Apr 2026

Coach Travis has successfully created a welcoming & safe environment at Slow Roll BJJ, for newcomers and seasoned practitioners. His style of teaching and coaching is beneficial to anyone and everyone who wants to grow with the sport.

★★★★★ — Jess, Jun 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Slow Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Slow Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Slow Roll Brazilian 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 Slow Roll Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

120 Dunbar Cave Rd d, Clarksville, TN37043

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