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World Champion Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gallatin, 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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsgallatin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 615-483-1583
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 1–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I've known KJN David Hughes for roughly 6 years now and I remain as impressed with his teaching abilities as I was when I first enrolled my son in his school.”
“KJN David's tutelage has helped my son win several gold medals in NAGA events including winning the SouthEast Region Men's heavyweight championship at the age of 16.”
“I've had numerous opportunities to work in a one-on-one setting with Kwan Jang Nim David Hughes, and I'm excited to see him expand into more private tutoring.”
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From the reviews
I've known KJN David Hughes for roughly 6 years now and I remain as impressed with his teaching abilities as I was when I first enrolled my son in his school. I've enjoyed it so much that now even I am a student of his.
I've had numerous opportunities to work in a one-on-one setting with Kwan Jang Nim David Hughes, and I'm excited to see him expand into more private tutoring. He has a wealth of knowledge about a wide range of martial arts, from Jiu-Jitsu and groundfighting (his specialty) to kickboxing, mma, and even traditional…
New to BJJ? Start at World Champion Jiu-Jitsu
World Champion 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 World Champion 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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