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Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tbjjam.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (615) 849-6669
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9–10:30 AM, 1–2 PM, 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Muay Thai class is also engaging, allowing different training techniques and an engaging class, with the coach walking around helping students of all levels.”
“From children to adults, everyone can benefit from these character traits, and you definitely learn them at TN BJJ Academy.”
“When I first started, I really appreciated the Friday evening women's-only class (and still do).”
“From world class fighters to teaching children to be leaders, Nemesis is the best!”
“The head instructor and owner explained that he emphasized real self defense BJJ over sport Jiu Jitsu, even though the school students are successful in competitions 3.”
Other martial arts here
“The facility is clean with all the bags, mats, and training aids to learn both BJJ and stand up arts like boxing or Muay Thai.”
“The jiu jitsu classes also change what the focus is every month, allowing training in all different areas of jiu jitsu to improve the students game.”
“I have attended many martial arts schools over the years and I visited several MMA gyms in the Nashville area.”
“, wrestling, judo, and traditional jiu jitsu to form a well-rounded curriculum.”
“The school has separate and outstanding instructors in Tae Kwon Do, boxing, wrestling, and BJJ.”
What members say
“Very knowledgeable instructors, friendly students and a great atmosphere.”
“The owners here do such a great job of creating a welcoming, judgement-free environment and also keep me accountable with check-ins if I miss a class.”
“The owners here do such a great job of creating a welcoming, judgement-free environment and also keep me accountable with check-ins if I miss a class.”
“All the students have a good time laughing while we learn techniques because Coach Earl (the head of the school) makes the moves and the ways we might get them wrong funny.”
“This is not an after-school program, it’s a dedicated class that actually teaches your kids the discipline and art of Jiu Jitsu.”
“The head instructor and owner explained that he emphasized real self defense BJJ over sport Jiu Jitsu, even though the school students are successful in competitions 3.”
From the reviews
Before I started training, I tried a few free trials at different places. And I had come to terms with the fact that BJJ was just not for me. But I had already scheduled a free trial class at TBJJAM, so I decided to try this last place. Everyone was welcoming, kind, and incredibly helpful.
I have been going here to train for a little over a year now. I originally started training at the behest of my neurologist as a way to keep my strength up and stay healthy in the face of my recent MS diagnosis. Training here has become so much more than a pursuit for health.
Expert coaching staff ensure excellent instruction. Clean facility; owners constantly pouring money into upgrades for the academy. Grappling classes integrate techniques from various discplines, e.g., wrestling, judo, and traditional jiu jitsu to form a well-rounded curriculum.
I have been training Muay Thai and BJJ here for about 2 years. This gym has high-quality coaches who demonstrate techniques in detail and cater to each member's learning needs and limitations. The gym is always clean and well-maintained.
New to muay thai? Start at Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro
Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Tennessee BJJ Academy Murfreesboro
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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