Zanshin Dojo

Zanshin Dojo has been a fixture in Nashville for over thirty years, building a reputation for producing black belts, tournament competitors, and lifelong martial artists. Over the decades, instructors like Derrick Reynolds, Hank Quillen, and Don McElhiney have helped guide students from their first classes to advanced levels, emphasizing not only technical skill but also a dedication to the art itself. The school’s roots run deep in both Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Wado-Ryu Karate, and many students have gone on to teach or open schools of their own. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at Zanshin Dojo are organized into fundamentals, intermediate, and competition-focused sessions, with both gi and no-gi training on the schedule. Adults can join fundamentals or intermediate classes in the evenings, while those interested in competition can take part in gi or no-gi sessions that focus on advanced technique and live sparring. For younger students, there’s a dedicated kids’ BJJ class every Saturday morning, designed to introduce grappling basics in a structured, age-appropriate way. Beyond jiu-jitsu, the academy also offers Wado-Ryu Karate, MMA, and regular open mat sessions. Private lessons are available by request with Eric Silver or other black belt instructors. Zanshin Dojo welcomes visitors and drop-ins, and continues to serve as a training ground for both new students and those pursuing martial arts at the highest level in Nashville.

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