Gracie BJJ Goodlettsville

Gracie BJJ Goodlettsville is guided by David Jackson, a blue belt with multiple stripes who leads the adult Combatives and Women Empowered classes. The academy operates as a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center®, following the curriculum licensed from Gracie University®. Alongside Jackson, instructors such as Katie Jackson and Rick Dunnam bring experience to the mat, with Dunnam holding a brown belt and others like Joseph Baumstein a black belt, rounding out the teaching staff. The school emphasizes a structured progression through programs like Gracie Combatives and the Master Cycle, designed for students with varying levels of experience. Students at this Goodlettsville location train primarily in gi, with daily classes focused on practical self-defense techniques drawn from the Gracie system. The Combatives classes cover core defensive moves such as headlock escapes and side mount control, while the Master Cycle offers advanced instruction including mount escapes and street sparring. Women have dedicated time in Women Empowered classes, emphasizing wrist releases and trap-and-roll techniques, taught by both David and Katie Jackson. Youth programs include Mat Munchkins for the youngest practitioners, focusing on fundamental defenses and positional awareness. The schedule supports consistent training opportunities with morning and evening classes, plus open mat sessions available for adults to drill and spar freely. While the academy offers a range of programs from beginner to advanced, it maintains a clear focus on the traditional Gracie Jiu-Jitsu curriculum. Located at 440 Long Hollow Pike, the gym serves Goodlettsville and surrounding areas with a curriculum centered on self-defense and skill development under experienced instructors.

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