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The Harvest Concept

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin, Tennessee

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule theharvestconcept.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (615) 224-3851

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–12 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 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 The Harvest Concept, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 18 mentions

“With family memberships and classes that offer you a chance to workout with or without your kids, their approach to health and wellness is unique and accommodating.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Outside of martial arts, my husband has now joined the Tai Chi class, and we will likely sign up for other offerings like: personal training; kickboxing; and adult Han Mu Do.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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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 The Harvest Concept — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 7 mentions

“Outside of martial arts, my husband has now joined the Tai Chi class, and we will likely sign up for other offerings like: personal training; kickboxing; and adult Han Mu Do.”

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🎽 Karate

“Justin is great with the kids and keeping them interested by mixing it up, but it's not just Karate and archery for my son.”

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“With family memberships and classes that offer you a chance to workout with or without your kids, their approach to health and wellness is unique and accommodating.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“We get great exercise at Harvest, plus we're always learning new techniques, forms, and challenges.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My kiddo (6) is learning valuable skills, and loves going to class.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“We whole-heartedly recommend The Harvest Concept - a wholesome vessel for developing discipline, wellness, and personal growth.”

From the reviews

I took my very first yoga class ever with Amber during the Sunrise session and it was incredible. Talk about a great way to start your day! She was very clear about going at your own pace, mine being a snail’s, and was very helpful when it came to forming me properly all while respecting my space.

★★★★★ — Anna, Apr 2018

I have been practicing yoga off and on for 15 years, so needless to say I am pretty picky when it comes to instructors. Amber at Harvest Yoga is kind, fun, and encouraging to everyone to listen to the needs of their bodies.

★★★★★ — Anne, Apr 2018

Our family has been in the Harvest family for a few years now. The kids enjoy their martial arts classes while my husband and I enjoy the adult classes as well. I cannot imagine my journey to better physical and mental space without Amber Joy’s yoga or kickboxing with Justin.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jul 2021

We originally signed our daughter up for martial arts (Han Mu Do), but it quickly became more than just another after-school activity. It has truly become a way of life! This school is a community, a family, and the mat becomes the great equalizer, especially for the kids.

★★★★★ — Sheena, Apr 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at The Harvest Concept

The Harvest Concept 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.

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Your first BJJ class at The Harvest Concept

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 The Harvest Concept

313 Independence Sq, Franklin, TN37064

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