World-class jiu jitsu and kickboxing programs for children ages 4-13 in Nashville, TN
Our curriculum is built on answering the question “why.” As children grow and their ability to understand techniques grows, the answers to “why” become more detailed.
With highly supervised classes from multiple coaches, your child will receive personalized attention where they can learn:
• Practical Jiu-Jitsu
• Functional movement
• Personal and spatial awareness
• Coordination and Physical Development
• Character development (word of the month program)
• Exercise-driven play and games
• Applied positional drills
• Live sparring (students 8 and up)
Your child’s self-esteem will grow as they progress, develop new skills, and achieve new milestones.
Kids will develop better body awareness, composure, and the ability to better manage their emotions.
Classes teach and reinforce responsibility, accountability, and respect for others, to name a few.
Every class fosters teamwork, friendship, and belonging within a positive, family-oriented environment.
Our kids kickboxing program teaches the fundamentals of striking in a safe, structured, and supervised environment.
Classes focus on developing coordination, balance, focus, and confidence through age-appropriate instruction that emphasizes proper technique over power.
• Fundamental striking and combinations
• Footwork, balance, and coordination
• Defense and movement
• Agility and athletic development
• Partner drills and pad work
• Controlled contact drills (ages 8 and up)
• Exercise-driven games
• Real-world application
Kids learn proper technique through pads and controlled drills, ensuring a safe and confidence-building environment.
Children learn teamwork, discipline, and responsibility, which are core values that carry over into school, home, and daily life.
Our instructors encourage effort, focus, and resilience, helping kids feel supported and proud of their progress.
Kids will learn how to handle real-life situations safely and confidently with boundary-setting, and de-escalation.
Classes follow intentional lessons that build skills step by step, giving students clear goals and measurable growth.
Kickboxing improves coordination, agility, and full-body strength, supporting healthy habits and overall fitness.
First two classes FREE. No prior experience needed — just energy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn!
With academies in Belle Meade and Brentwood, Renzo Gracie Nashville offers flexible class times, state-of-the-art training spaces, and a unified community led by world-class coaches.
*entrance off Brookwood Terrace
