I've trained at dozens of Jiu-Jitsu gyms (and own one), and can say Coach Felix and his team run a…read moregreat gym at Artista! Professional classes, very clean environment, and tough, technical AOJ-style Jiu-Jitsu. The Showers and locker rooms are clean and large - always a nice plus! They also routinely bring in world-class coaches to share knowledge with the students and Nashville Jiu-Jitsu community. If you're in Green Hills area, this is a great option Clay Mayfield - BJJ Black Belt - 3x Pans Medalist

A+ BJJ school. Clean. Friendly. Plenty of mat space. Full…read morelocker room w showers. Great instruction. Very nice and welcoming owner. I train out of town, but have visited Artista a few times and I can tell they really care about running a great school. Highly recommend if you are in Nashville.

I highly recommend this gym. They offer a variety of classes for all skill-levels throughout the…read moreday and have great instructors. I've enjoyed Anne's Muay Thai class for women on Saturday mornings. She's a great instructor, friendly, good place to learn technique and meet some cool people.

I've been a member of Nashville MMA for a few years now and have really enjoyed it. Great coaches,…read moregood competition, many options throughout the day to attend a class/es, a lot of opportunities to compete, and a full gym for weight training/mobility work. I highly recommend this gym!

Probably my favorite gym I've ever trained at. Not only for the great instruction but the overall…read moreculture. From beginner to competitor, everyone is welcomed. They have classes everyday for every level of practitioner. They also have great relationships with other gyms in the area so we would frequently have people coming to cross train. What a great group of people.

I think the hardest thing I've done in jiu jitsu so far is to take the first steps and walk into…read morethat gym for the first time. I always thought that training BJJ would be intimidating or impossible to start. I'm happy to report that I was wrong! The instructors/teammates at Legion create an awesome learning environment. Professor Sean is an excellent instructor and a world champion. I think one of the best things is that they have something to offer for every different type of attendee. I joined to test myself and to get in shape. There are others who aspire to be at the highest levels of competition. There are others who are aspiring/ or current professional MMA fighters. There are people of all backgrounds and skill levels. The cool thing is that we all end up working together and learning from each other. Being in the presence of dedicated BJJ and MMA professionals is very inspiring. The discipline required for learning BJJ is something I've been able to apply to my personal and professional life. If you're reading this review and you are curious about signing up, there's nothing stopping you! If I can do it (haven't done any serious athletics since high school and now I'm over 30) you can too!

I called and texted multiple times over four days, asking for a callback to sign up, but never…read morereceived a call. Instead, I finally got a text response, only to be told I needed to provide my full name before he can tell me anything about pricing or membership details, despite my repeated requests to call and naturally introduce ourselves over a phone call. After all my efforts to get in touch, it's absurd that I was refused basic membership options. This could have all been avoided if my initial request for a callback had been honored. I was ready to join, but the poor communication made me reconsider and go elsewhere.

Renzo Gracie Nashville is a world class martial arts school, due in large part to the head…read moreinstructor Shawn Williams. When I first met Shawn in 2007, I immediately knew that he was an instructor of a different level. He possessed the rare combination of having physical talent, a cerebral mind, and an unparalleled ability to convey the intricacies of the art to others. I started learning BJJ in 1996 and have trained with countless black belts over the years. I had already been training for over a decade when I met Shawn but I was blown away by his attention to detail, depth of knowledge, and ability to articulate techniques step-by-step as well as the underlying principles of the art. Shawn's technical prowess, world-renowned teaching ability, and his patience and support as a mentor are what has allowed me to accomplish my own goals as a black belt and school owner. He is committed to all of his students and truly believes in their potential. Shawn continues to inspire me and others with his relentless desire to improve as a practitioner and teacher. His passion and dedication to BJJ is evident in the many roles he has achieved throughout his career: high-level competitor, innovative teacher, pioneering commentator, and dedicated entrepreneur. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have him as an instructor and mentor. Alexander Aung 2nd Degree Black Belt Head Instructor, Common Ground Jiu Jitsu

Kids bouncing off the walls at home? Wanna learn martial arts? Looking for a new gym? Look no…read morefurther! This place is the best. The location is super cool, the people (kids and adults) are so nice and really work as a team, and the head professor, Professor Alex, is amazing at what he does. He engages with everyone, praises the students when they nail a technique and is always on top of his classes, making sure everyone is on the same page and understands what they need to do. My daughter has been in martial arts since she was 3 (she's going to be 9 this year), and it was extremely important to me to find an instructor who knew how to really handle a kids class. I've seen coaches in other gyms just ramble off techniques and not really pay attention to if the kids are grasping it. I'm happy to see that Professor Alex is on top of it. He makes sure the kids are doing techniques CORRECTLY and confidently. Her confidence has skyrocketed and she's made friends with all the kids in her class. The adults class is also spectacular. Everyone is so kind and willing to help. If you don't understand something, Professor Alex will demonstrate it and work with you until you do. The energy is so positive and upbeat in this gym. !!TEACH YOUR KIDS TO DEFEND THEMSELVES!! I'm so glad we found this place!!

From the owner: We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, empowered, have fun, and be surrounded by a loyal…read moretribe. Our world-class Jiu-Jitsu creates a community of confident, fit, and humble warriors. We are different, we are family, we are THE LEGION

Shawn Hammonds is an amazing coach and a genuinely good heart person…read more His school is outstanding, whether you care to learn seriously nasty fighting skills, get prepared for tournaments, or simply find a really motivating way to get into shape. So, drop by, make friends, and practice choking them!

No better place to learn how to be a ninja. I have trained with Shawn for over 20 years. He is…read moreamong my favorite people of all time.

Visiting from out of town and stopped in to respectfully request to roll open mat noon class. Both…read moreProfessors were kind and courteous and made me feel right at home. Very clean and comfortable mats. Definitely will be stopping in for another roll if they allow me to. Thank you & God bless #OSS

Our oldest son has been attending Gracie Barra for going on four years, and our youngest has been…read moregoing for about six months. We couldn't picture our life without the team and community at Gracie Barra. The instructors are top notch, and super great guys. They keep the instructional lessons relevant for each skill level, and the kids start learning as soon as they try their first class. Our boys are confident, strong, and are excellent listeners and we attribute much of that to the education they've received at Gracie Barra. Keep at it guys!

Gracie Barra Bellevue is the sister school to the Gracie Barra Franklin location and the…read moreinstructors are all fantastic. I've been training for just over 3 years and have nothing but good things to say about jiu jitsu and the curriculum taught by Professor Justin and Professor Chris and the multiple other coaches they have. The kids program is great and they always have plenty of coaches to give your children the attention they need, and the adults' classes have a wide range of different levels and skills so no matter where you're at in your training, you'll fit in. it really is a place for everyone.

so my niece/goddaughter is turning 5 and i mention a Karate themed party. OMG you shoulda seen her…read morejump up and down! having zero experience in the child-party-throwing world, I relied on Cat and Liz at KSA to guide me... and did they ever! Upon our party consultation, they threw out many ideas that all sounded great. they made the planning experience so easy and fun! I showed up to the studio with the place decked out for the party. Balloons, streamers, party favors... it was all included. Guests started arriving and it was soon evident that a Karate party is a HOT TICKET ITEM, as we were double our expectant guest list. Our hosts took it in stride and were gracious and accommodating-- truly hospitable. They hosted the kids with an array of fun games and lessons, while the adults were able to mingle in a designated area. It was perfect, and the kids were obviously having just as much fun as the adults. Listen, I was told multiple times that evening that it was the funnest kids party many of our guests had attended. I know i had a great time. I can't recommend KSA for a kids party highly enough. It was so easy and fun, I suspect my niece will have Karate parties from here on out. Pro-tip: if you have a kids party here the adults can enjoy adult beverages... you can thank me later.

The instructors are AMAZING! The owner and his wife really care about your safely and getting you…read moreinvolved in the class! They are genuine people who loves to give back to the community as well! It was a joy working with them! I leaned a lot and I walked out of their class feeling like a Boss! They wanted to know what I wanted to gain from the class and they worked around my everyday lifestyle! They taught a self-defense class on my campus and with just the two of them were able to get over 40 students really involved! I had a blast and cannot wait to take a full on class!