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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Nashville
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Get Started With The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training in Nashville!

Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques. It was developed from traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu and adapted by the Gracie family in Brazil. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes leverage, technique, and submissions to overcome larger and stronger opponents, making it particularly effective for self-defense.

Join us at Nashville MMA Training Camp and experience the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're looking to gain self-defense skills, improve your physical fitness, or engage in the competitive aspect of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, our program offers a well-rounded and enriching experience for men and women across Nashville. Just fill out the short form below to learn more!

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Nashville

Learn Real Self-Defense With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In Nashville

BJJ empowers individuals with practical self-defense skills rooted in leverage and control, making it ideal for real-world situations. For those interested in competition, Jiu-Jitsu offers a dynamic and strategic sport that challenges both the body and mind while fostering personal growth and discipline.

In Jiu-Jitsu, students will learn a wide array of techniques such as joint locks, chokes, sweeps, and positional control. Jiu-Jitsu places a strong emphasis on timing, strategy, and body mechanics, allowing practitioners to effectively neutralize an opponent's strength and size advantage.

Our Jiu-Jitsu program is led by 3rd degree black belt and founder of Matrix Jiu-Jitsu, Bryan Tidwell. He has designed a comprehensive curriculum for individuals of all skill levels, developed to help students progress quickly focusing on fundamental movements and techniques while also embracing the new era of Jiu-Jitsu and his personal Matrix style.

We offer several Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes to cater to all levels:

Whether you're interested in self-defense, competition, or improving your overall fitness , our Jiu-Jitsu classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment to learn and grow.

Fundamentals

Designed specifically for beginners and those looking to solidify their understanding of the foundational principles of Jiu-Jitsu, this class is perfect for anyone new to BJJ or seeking to reinforce their core skills. You'll learn essential techniques, positions, and movements from the ground up.

Intermediate

Our BJJ Intermediate class is suitable for practitioners of intermediate skill levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. This class offers a well-rounded training experience, combining elements of both fundamental and advanced techniques. We cover a wide range of positions, submissions, sweeps, and transitions, catering to the diverse needs of our students.

BJJ Advanced

Our BJJ Advanced class is tailored for experienced practitioners who are looking to refine their techniques, expand their knowledge, and take their game to the next level. In this class, we explore intricate techniques, advanced submissions, strategic concepts, and competition strategies. This class is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of BJJ, refine your skill set, and excel in the sport.

Women-Only Jiu-Jitsu

We’re proud to offer women-only Jiu-Jitsu classes designed to create a comfortable, empowering training environment. Check our schedule to see current times for our female-only sessions!

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Monday
6:00 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
10:30 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PMRolling Class (Gi & No Gi)
6:30 PMNo Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
7:30 PMNo Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Fundamentals
Tuesday
6:00 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced
10:30 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PMNo Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced
6:30 PMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
7:30 PMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
Wednesday
6:00 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
10:30 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals
6:30 PMNo Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
7:30 PMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Fundamentals
Thursday
6:00 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced
10:30 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5:30 PMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced
6:30 PMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
7:30 PMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Fundamentals
Friday
6:00 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Advanced
10:30 AMGi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:30 AMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4:30 PMNo-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Intermediate
Saturday
8:30 AMBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu OPEN MAT ROLLING (All Levels)
11:30 AMNo Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Fundamentals
Sunday
10:30 AMWomen's Jiu Jitsu All Levels
90+ Classes Per Week
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Areas We Serve
Nashville Antioch Hermitage Goodlettesville Bellevue Green Hills Brentwood Franklin Smyrna Belle Meade Berry Hill East Nashville North Nashville Madison Old Hickory
Bryan Tidwell
Head Coach — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Bryan Tidwell

Meet Bryan “The Matrix” Tidwell, the Head Coach of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program at Nashville MMA Training Camp and founder and head black belt of the Matrix Jiu-Jitsu Association. With over 20 years of martial arts experience, Bryan brings extensive knowledge, leadership, and passion to our BJJ program.

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Bryan holds a prestigious 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His martial arts journey was inspired by the pioneering days of the UFC, driving him to achieve notable accomplishments, including becoming the WKA State Champion with a solid amateur MMA record of 4-1.

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