6 Best BJJ Gyms in Nashville (2026)
Ranked by the Let's Roll Roll Score™ · Updated August 2026
Nashville BJJ Snapshot
Why Nashville for BJJ
Nashville is home to a committed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, anchored by Nashville MMA Training Camp, Liberdade Jiu Jitsu, and Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville. It has 6 academies and 4 weekly open mats listed on Let's Roll.
Quick Picks
Where the Top 6 Are
Pins are numbered by Roll Score rank. Tap a pin for the gym.
The Rankings
- 1Nashville MMA Training Camp99EliteGoogle5.0(517)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #1: Highest-rated gym in Nashville — 5.0★ across 517 reviews.
Best for: Travelers dropping in.
- 2Liberdade Jiu Jitsu95EliteGoogle5.0(139)High confidence
Why #2: One of the most-reviewed gyms in Nashville — 139 reviews at 5.0★.
Best for: No-gi & submission grapplers and kids & families.
- 3Google5.0(100)High confidence
Why #3: One of the strongest kids programs in the top 10.
Best for: Brand-new beginners and kids & families.
- 4Google5.0(63)1 open mat/wkHigh confidence
Why #4: Runs the most no-gi classes in the top 10 — a strong no-gi pick.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
- 5Google5.0(48)Solid confidence
Why #5: A Gracie Barra academy — 5.0★ across 48 reviews.
Best for: Anyone after a consistently well-reviewed Nashville gym (5.0★).
- 6Zanshin Dojo89ExcellentGoogle5.0(47)2 open mats/wkSolid confidence
Why #6: Busiest open-mat schedule in the top 10 — 2 a week.
Best for: Competitors, no-gi & submission grapplers, and kids & families.
Compare All Top 6
| Gym | Area | Roll Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville MMA Training Camp | — | 99Elite | 5.0 | 517 |
| Liberdade Jiu Jitsu | — | 95Elite | 5.0 | 139 |
| Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville | — | 93Elite | 5.0 | 100 |
| Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy | — | 91Elite | 5.0 | 63 |
| Gracie Barra Bellevue TN Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense | — | 90Elite | 5.0 | 48 |
| Zanshin Dojo | — | 89Excellent | 5.0 | 47 |
Which Nashville Gym Fits You?
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Plan Your BJJ Weekend in Nashville
Pick the days you're in town — we'll build a roll-every-day itinerary with times, drop-in costs, and directions.
- Fri Directions
- SunDirections12:00 PMLegion Jiu Jitsu East NashvilleAdult BJJ FundamentalsDrop-in — call ahead+7 more options that day
Your plan: 3 sessions across 3 gyms in Nashville.
Train This Weekend in Nashville
The best open mats, no-gi sessions, and drop-in-friendly rounds, Friday through Sunday.
📅 Friday
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — No GI · 6:00 AM
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — No GI · 10:30 AM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Adult BJJ Fundamentals · 12:00 PM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Kids (6-12 y/o) · 12:30 PM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Kids (Ages 7-12) · 4:30 PM
📅 Saturday
- Nashville MMA Training Camp — Open Mat · 8:30 AM
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — Women's Jiu Jitsu · 8:30 AM
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — Cardio Kickboxing · 8:30 AM
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — Open mat · 9:30 AM
- Zanshin Dojo — Open Mat · 11:00 AM
📅 Sunday
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Adult BJJ Fundamentals · 12:00 PM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Kids (6-12 y/o) · 12:30 PM
- Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy — Sumo · 2:00 PM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Kids (Ages 7-12) · 4:30 PM
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville — Adult Kickboxing · 5:00 PM
Frequently asked
- How many BJJ gyms are in Nashville?
- Let's Roll lists 6 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in Nashville, Tennessee. The top 6 are ranked above by Roll Score.
- Which is the best-rated BJJ gym in Nashville?
- Nashville MMA Training Camp has the highest rating in Nashville at 5.0★ across 517 Google reviews.
- Where are the best open mats in Nashville?
- There are 4 weekly open mats across 3 gyms in Nashville. See "Train This Weekend" above for what's on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- What's the best BJJ gym for beginners in Nashville?
- Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville is a strong beginner pick — it runs dedicated fundamentals classes and carries one of the highest Roll Scores in Nashville.
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How the Roll Score™ works
The Roll Score is Let's Roll's ranking metric, from 0 to 100. It's 80% a confidence-weighted Google rating (using a Wilson score, so a 5.0 from 3 reviews can't outrank a 4.8 from 600) and 20% review volume. As verified Let's Roll member reviews and check-ins grow, they'll factor in too. Rankings recompute regularly — last updated August 2026.