World-class jiu jitsu 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.
First two classes FREE. No prior experience needed — just energy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn!
My two sons have trained at Renzo Gracie Nashville for two years, and the growth in their confidence and physical ability has been incredible. The coaches are patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in the program. We couldn’t be happier at RGN!
My 9 year old daughter has been training jiu jitsu with Renzo Gracie Nashville for two years and she loves it. It is her favorite part of the week because she gets to see her friends and she loves the drills, the competition and games. I can see her confidence and athleticism improving!
Excellent instruction at this gym. Have been to several martial arts studios and this place easily has the most impressive instructors. Johnny and Lance are amazing and many other great instructors! Shawn Williams is a BJJ genius and Nashville is very lucky to have him. The culture here is extremely positive and helpful!
I dropped in for a class. Best BJJ in Nashville hands down. Shawn has built an academy that has the highest level instruction, friendliest knowledge sharing community, and one of the cleanest gyms around. Shawn has been at ground zero for the evolution and revolution of BJJ in the US since the beginning and it definitely shows.
Renzo Gracie Nashville offers flexible class times, a state-of-the-art training space, and a unified community led by world-class coaches.