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Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 435 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin, Tennessee
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
- 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 5–12) — 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
- 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 trianglefranklin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-870-4430
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:45 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:45 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:45 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:45 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“The team here has amazing fundamentals, offers safe and high-level training, and shows the kind of Southern hospitality that makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in.”
“The quality of the programming is unmatched, every single coach is thoughtful and kind, and the foundational elements they teach children translate into every area of life.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“Not only are they great coaches/competitors but great people.”
“In addition to the kids programming, I’ve personally participated in the women’s self defense classes which left me feeling strong, empowered, and capable.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been training here in between wrestling seasons for the past six years, and it has significantly elevated my competitiveness.”
What members say
“The coaching is impeccable—every instructor is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly invested in helping students improve at all levels.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“The coaching is impeccable—every instructor is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and truly invested in helping students improve at all levels.”
“In addition to the kids programming, I’ve personally participated in the women’s self defense classes which left me feeling strong, empowered, and capable.”
“Not only are they great coaches/competitors but great people.”
From the reviews
We are very lucky we found Triangle Academy. My boy Desmond is currently an 11 year old yellow belt who has been training for 6 years. With traveling and moving, he has trained at 12 different gyms.
Whenever I travel for work, I look for places to train, and Triangle Academy was definitely a bullseye. Professor Clay runs a fantastic academy with highly capable coaches who made me feel right at home. It was well worth spending this month training and absorbing knowledge and new techniques.
Coach Clay and the entire coaching staff at Triangle are outstanding. They create a incredibly friendly and welcoming environment for athletes of all skill levels. The gym fosters a strong sense of community, support, and networking, where everyone is genuinely willing to help one another on and off the mats.
Triangle Academy of Jiu-jitsu truly is a great place of learning and fun, the coaches are professional, approachable and great at demonstrating the technical side of the move for all ages understand. My kids really enjoy classes and the discipline that is Triangle Academy. It is the highlight of their day.
New to BJJ? Start at Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Triangle Academy of 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.
Your first BJJ class at Triangle Academy of 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.
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