Fit Factory Family Martial Arts & Fitness

Fit Factory Family Martial Arts & Fitness in Sevierville is led by Coach Gene Click, a martial artist whose journey began with Tae Kwon Do at age five and evolved through Judo, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, and mixed martial arts. Gene earned his black belt in Shingitai Jiu Jitsu in 1996 and started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1999 under Chris Saunders, linking his instruction to the Rickson Gracie lineage. That same year, he introduced the first dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program to the Sevierville area, establishing the foundation for what would become Fit Factory Fitness and Jiu Jitsu in 2002. Gene received his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in 2014 under Helio Soneca Moreira after nearly two decades of training and teaching. The academy’s daily schedule reflects Gene’s broad martial arts background and commitment to fitness alongside technique. Adult classes include gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with sessions at various times during the week, as well as Kicktrain and MaxFit weight training classes. Youth programs focus on kids aged five and up, separated into beginner and advanced groups, with a seasonal shift from gi training in cooler months to no-gi during warmer months for comfort and safety. Open mat sessions are available on Saturdays for adults to drill and spar outside of formal classes. Fit Factory maintains a structured membership system with options for month-to-month or longer commitments, including family discounts and reduced rates for military, law enforcement, and first responders. The gym emphasizes consistent attendance, clean training gear, and respectful conduct. Gene’s philosophy centers on using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for building confidence, discipline, and resilience, particularly in young students, reflecting his long-standing role as both coach and community figure in Sevierville’s martial arts scene.

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