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BJJ for Self-Defense in Tennessee Tennessee has 75 gyms offering BJJ for self-defense in this directory, across 39 cities — Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin, Murfreesboro and 35 more. Gyms are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Knoxville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
3325 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN
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New 5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN
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4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
8651 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN
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Memberships around $75/mo · Ages 3–7
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Functional fitness center offering jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and self-defense training, plus personal training.
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
6920 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN
BJJ gym Kids & teens no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals clean, well-kept mats
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
8630 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN
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Ages 8–16
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5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
5040 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN
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Memberships around $85/mo · Ages 3–12
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Chattanooga, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
6211 Lee Hwy #236, Chattanooga, TN
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Memberships around $85/mo · Ages 14+
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4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
7633 E Brainerd Rd #117, Chattanooga, TN
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New 5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
6219 Lee Hwy #7, Chattanooga, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
7156 Tyner Crossing Dr, Chattanooga, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Franklin, TN 5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
251 2nd Ave S #102, Franklin, TN
Ages 5–12
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5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
3046 Columbia Ave #205, Franklin, TN
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Ages 4–15
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5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
313 Independence Sq, Franklin, TN
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons no-ego, friendly academy great workout & conditioning strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
1306 Murfreesboro Rd Unit 200/300, Franklin, TN
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Ages 4–14
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5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
1025 Westhaven Blvd Ste 125, Franklin, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Murfreesboro, TN 5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
710 Memorial Blvd #200, Murfreesboro, TN
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4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
627C Patterson Ave, Murfreesboro, TN
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Ages 4–7
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4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
1400B W College St, Murfreesboro, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
1733 St Andrews Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
1602 W Northfield Blvd #501, Murfreesboro, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Nashville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
1016 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
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Memberships around $30/mo
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5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
2618 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN
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Ages 2–5
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4.9 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
7835 Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
7648 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
73 White Bridge Rd Ste G-3, Nashville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Clarksville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
120 Dunbar Cave Rd d, Clarksville, TN
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4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
327 Warfield Blvd, Clarksville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
2126 Fort Campbell Blvd Ste B, Clarksville, TN
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Ages 4–15
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5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
324 Union St Ste A, Clarksville, TN
Memberships around $25/mo
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Hendersonville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
122 Taylor Industrial Blvd, Hendersonville, TN
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Ages 2–5
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5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
500 W Main St Ste 200, Hendersonville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
557 E Main St Ste B, Hendersonville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Memphis, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
7859 US-64 Ste 102, Memphis, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
416 N Cleveland St, Memphis, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
584 Tillman St Suite2, Memphis, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Cleveland, TN 5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
541 Inman St W, Cleveland, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
659 Mimosa Dr NW, Cleveland, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Cookeville, TN 4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
444 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
2025 Burgess Falls Rd, Cookeville, TN
Ages 7–12
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Crossville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
50 School St, Crossville, TN
Ages 5–12
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4.5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
1889 US-70, Crossville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lawrenceburg, TN New 5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
205 4th St, Lawrenceburg, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
129 N Locust Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lebanon, TN 5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
149 S Maple St, Lebanon, TN
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Ages 4+
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4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
1443 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN
Memberships around $100/mo · Ages 3–12
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Maryville, TN 4.8 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
1403 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN
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4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
778 E Lincoln Rd, Maryville, TN
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Ages 6+
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Spring Hill, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
5228a Main St, Spring Hill, TN
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5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
2001 Campbell Station Pkwy suit B3, Spring Hill, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Athens, TN 4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
201d Lawn Dr #1724, Athens, TN
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Ages 4–14
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Atoka, TN 5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
81 Atoka McLaughlin Dr, Atoka, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Brentwood, TN 5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
330 Franklin Rd Ste 402 E, Brentwood, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Church Hill, TN 5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
103 S Central Ave, Church Hill, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Clinton, TN 5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
381 Market St, Clinton, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Collierville, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
450 US-72 Ste B, Collierville, TN
Ages 6–35
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Dickson, TN New 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
2654 TN-46, Dickson, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Dyersburg, TN 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
825 E Court St, Dyersburg, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in East Ridge, TN 5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
3920 Ringgold Rd Suite G, East Ridge, TN
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Ages 3–15
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Goodlettsville, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
440 Long Hollow Pike Ste F, Goodlettsville, TN
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Ages 3–12
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Greeneville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
201 W Summer St #2, Greeneville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Kingsport, TN 5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
406 E Market St, Kingsport, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lexington, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
584 E Church St #1945, Lexington, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in McMinnville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
112 N Spring St, McMinnville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Millington, TN 5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
5103 Easley St, Millington, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Morristown, TN 4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
284 S Daisy St, Morristown, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Nolensville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
7180 Nolensville Rd Suit 2F, Nolensville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Ooltewah, TN 5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
6711 Mountain View Rd, Ooltewah, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Paris, TN 5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
312 Tyson Ave, Paris, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Seymour, TN 5 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
10341 Chapman Hwy #2, Seymour, TN
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Memberships around $33/mo · Ages 6–14
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Shelbyville, TN 5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
875 Union St, Shelbyville, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Signal Mountain, TN 5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
329 Ault Rd Ste B, Signal Mountain, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Smyrna, TN 5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
579 S Lowry St, Smyrna, TN
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Winchester, TN 5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
1910 Sharp Springs Rd, Winchester, TN
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