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BJJ Gyms in Tennessee
128 BJJ gyms across 58 cities in Tennessee — including 67 with a free trial, 94 beginner-friendly, and 111 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Tennessee now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Tennessee
- Knoxville
- Nashville
- Clarksville
- Franklin
- Murfreesboro
- Chattanooga
- Memphis
- Brentwood
- Cleveland
- Cookeville
- Hendersonville
- Kingsport
- Morristown
- Smyrna
- Columbia
- Crossville
- Gallatin
- Lawrenceburg
- Lebanon
- Maryville
- Spring Hill
- Alcoa
- Athens
- Atoka
- Bartlett
- Blountville
- Bluff City
- Bristol
- Church Hill
- Clinton
- Collierville
- Cordova
- Dickson
- Dyersburg
- East Ridge
- Goodlettsville
- Greeneville
- Jackson
- Johnson City
- Lenoir City
- Lexington
- Madison
- Manchester
- Martin
- McMinnville
- Millington
- Mt. Juliet
- Newport
- Nolensville
- Ooltewah
- Paris
- Red Bank
- Seymour
- Shelbyville
- Signal Mountain
- Tullahoma
- Union City
- Winchester
Featured BJJ gyms in Tennessee
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Tennessee ranking →
Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
FITBJJ - Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tennessee Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 226 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Fit-Defense Collierville
4.9 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
More ways to train in Tennessee
- Best BJJ gyms in Tennessee — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 94 beginner-friendly gyms in Tennessee, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 111 gyms in Tennessee with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 67 gyms in Tennessee offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 20 gyms in Tennessee with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Renzo Gracie Academy locations in Tennessee
- Gracie Barra locations in Tennessee
BJJ programs in Tennessee
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Tennessee
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Tennessee gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Tennessee: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Tennessee?
- Our directory lists 128 BJJ gyms across 58 cities in Tennessee. The cities with the most are Knoxville (11), Nashville (8), Clarksville (7).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Tennessee?
- Among Tennessee gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $25–$85 (median around $50). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Tennessee?
- Yes — 67 gyms in Tennessee advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Tennessee?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 94 Tennessee gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 111 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.