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McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in McMinnville, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mcminnvillejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 931-261-4183
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Clark excels in kids classes as well as adults, and in beginners classes as well as advanced techniques classes.”
“Robin has the patience of a saint in the kids class, walking them through everything they need to know to perfect the move.”
“One of the best places that offer self defense classes in a fun and safe environment taught by a great master.”
Other martial arts here
“When I moved and had to leave my dojo in Chattanooga, I was worried that I would not find a place near Smithville that would be able to match my old BJJ dojo.”
What members say
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.”
“He has a curriculum devised by Pedro Sauer (who trained with Rickson) which goes through some fundamentals of BJJ that one can never seem to drill enough.”
From the reviews
When I decided to give Jiu-Jitsu a try again after trying it once several years ago in Murfreesboro, I decided to go to McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu. I’m glad I did. Robin Clark is an amazing instructor with a great demeanor and personality that is welcoming and not intimidating to someone like me, who is just starting out.
Robin Clark is a highly trained instructor with superior knowledge of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Classes are informative and applicable to real situations, and his level of experience and training are unmatched. A well rounded teacher, Mr.
We love the instruction at this school. Robin has the patience of a saint in the kids class, walking them through everything they need to know to perfect the move. He’s very personable and knowledgeable, no where else I would take my business.
One of the best places that offer self defense classes in a fun and safe environment taught by a great master.
New to muay thai? Start at McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at McMinnville Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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