24 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Nashville right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 4.9/5 across 1,690 ratings). The Top 10 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
Checkmat Gallatin — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 93 · 5.0/5 (272 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 136 Prince St
Nashville MMA Training Camp — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 91 · 4.9/5 (485 reviews) · 39 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Competition team · 1504 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210, USA
Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 89 · 5.0/5 (95 reviews) · 30 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2618 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Hendersonville — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (102 reviews) · 42 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 500 W Main St Suite 200
Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 87 · 5.0/5 (52 reviews) · 38 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 2909 Armory Dr, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 83 · 5.0/5 (118 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 2203 Bandywood Dr Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 82 · 4.7/5 (44 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 1400B W College St
SwiftKick - MMA And Boxing — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 74 · 4.7/5 (63 reviews) · $160/mo · 5 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 403 Harding Industrial Dr
Liberdade Jiu Jitsu — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 58 · 5.0/5 (132 reviews) · Gi & No-Gi · Members only · Free trial · 1016 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco. — Top 10 BJJ Gym in Nashville 2026 · JJA Score 55 · 5.0/5 (46 reviews) · Gi · Kids classes · Members only · Free trial · 149 S Maple St
All 24 Nashville BJJ gyms, ranked
Gracie Barra Bellevue TN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense · 4.8/5 (39 reviews) · 13 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 7835 Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
RMA Jiu Jitsu Westhaven · 5.0/5 (6 reviews) · 21 classes/wk · Gi & No-Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Open mat · Free trial · Competition team · 1025 Westhaven Blvd suite 125
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Goodlettsville · 4.9/5 (29 reviews) · $220/mo · 17 classes/wk · Gi · Kids classes · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · 440 Long Hollow Pike Suite F
Outlaw Combat Club- Jiu Jitsu · Gi · Women's classes · Members only · Free trial · Competition team · 801 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Kids jiu-jitsu gyms in Nashville, TN
Kids jiu-jitsu in Nashville, TN: 18 academies teach children's BJJ, including 12 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 15 with teen classes. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Most Nashville gyms don't post kids pricing publicly. Youth BJJ typically runs $100-$180/mo. Nearly all offer a free trial.
What age can kids start jiu-jitsu in Nashville?
12 Nashville gyms take kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Nashville academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for women in Nashville, TN
Women's jiu-jitsu in Nashville, TN: 13 academies run women's classes or women's-only sessions. Drop in on a trial and meet the coaches before you sign anything.
13 Nashville gyms list a women's program. Some are women's-only sessions, others are women's-focused within the regular schedule. Call ahead to confirm the format and times.
Try jiu-jitsu in Nashville, TN (free trials)
BJJ for beginners in Nashville, TN: 18 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
18 Nashville gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
No-gi BJJ classes in Nashville, TN
No-gi BJJ in Nashville, TN: 11 academies train no-gi. Bring shorts and a rashguard, book a trial, and see how the room rolls.
Nashville has 24 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 8 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 4.9/5, pulled from 1,690 total ratings across 23 reviewed academies. Membership averages $166/mo and drop-ins about $30 across the 3 gyms that publish pricing. 6 gyms run a public open mat; 18 are members-only. Most reviewed: Nashville MMA Training Camp (485 Google reviews).
Nearby BJJ gyms in Tennessee
Closest jiu jitsu cities to this one. Useful if you commute or train at multiple gyms.
Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
Overall sentiment — Google star rating (30%)
Popularity — review volume, log-scaled (20%)
Class robustness — gi, no-gi, kids, women's, competition + classes per week (20%)
Competition pedigree — competition team or comp program (15%)
By the JJA Score, Checkmat Gallatin ranks #1 in Nashville for 2026 (5.0 stars across 272 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
How much does jiu jitsu cost in Nashville?
Across the 3 Nashville gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $166 a month and drop-ins about $30. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
How many jiu jitsu gyms are in Nashville, TN?
24 gyms listed. 8 are verified by our team.
Are there beginner BJJ classes in Nashville?
Yes. Most Nashville BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Are there women's jiu jitsu classes in Nashville?
Most Nashville BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Are there kids jiu jitsu classes in Nashville?
Yes. Most Nashville BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
What's the average Google rating of BJJ gyms in Nashville?