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BJJ Classes in Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro has 7 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 6 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews

710 Memorial Blvd #200, Murfreesboro, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Guardian Mixed Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

627C Patterson Ave, Murfreesboro, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–7

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Fight Zone Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

833 Memorial Blvd Ste H and I, Murfreesboro, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro

4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

1400B W College St, Murfreesboro, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Renzo Gracie Murfreesboro

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

1733 St Andrews Dr, Murfreesboro, TN

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Beacon Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

1602 W Northfield Blvd #501, Murfreesboro, TN

BJJ gym Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Ground Level BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

1630 S Church St #120, Murfreesboro, TN

BJJ gym Private lessons

Good to know in Murfreesboro

1 of the 7 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Fight Zone Jiu-Jitsu and Renzo Gracie Murfreesboro.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Murfreesboro

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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BJJ in Murfreesboro: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Murfreesboro?
Most Murfreesboro gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Murfreesboro gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 7 gyms in Murfreesboro advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense, Guardian Mixed Martial Arts, Fight Zone Jiu-Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Murfreesboro?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Murfreesboro gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Murfreesboro?
Yes — 6 Murfreesboro gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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