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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin
5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin, 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
- 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 4–15) — 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 tigerrockmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-977-7625
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Tiger Rock not only instills a love for martial arts but does so in such a way to help the kids grow mentally as well as physically.”
“The program is also nation wide and hosts local and National tournaments.”
“It has been great for his self-esteem and independence while also teaching both of us essential self-defense.”
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What members say
“Our son has tremendously excelled with the guidance of all the amazing instructors.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin and what it has done not only for our son, but our family.”
“She has learned discipline, self defense skills, anti-bullying techniques, patience and so much more!”
“The program is also nation wide and hosts local and National tournaments.”
“However, after watching our child attend for a few weeks, we began to understand the discipline and focus that the program teaches.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Tiger Rock Franklin with instructors Mr. and Mrs. Gann. My oldest son (8) began Tiger Rock last year. I have watched him progress from a white belt to second level green belt.
I cannot say enough good things about Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin and what it has done not only for our son, but our family. We have been a part of this academy for 2 years now. Our son has tremendously excelled with the guidance of all the amazing instructors.
My son started Tiger Rock Taekwondo in Franklin back in October of 2020, just after turning 9. He had tried most of the traditional youth sports and wanted to do something different. He loves this and even competed in a competition. Mr. Gann has a great way of connecting with and communicating with the kids.
To have Mr. and Mrs. Gann involved in your life is such a blessing. My daughter has taken Martial Arts through Tiger Rock since she was 5. She is now 17 and is an instructor. I started taking about 4 years ago and Mr. Gann has been my instructor through most of it. I have trained with Mrs. Gann almost that entire time.
New to BJJ? Start at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin 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 Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Franklin
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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