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The Academy
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Goodlettsville, 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 (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule theacademyofbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (615) 945-6501
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 2–4 PM |
The classes they run
“The instructors know what they are doing and their teaching style is very effective for beginners, or more experienced BJJ students.”
“There are classes for kids and adults, striking classes as well as jiu jitsu/grappling, and cardio mma classes for folks who just want to get some exercise in with no contact.”
“Whether your goal is self defense or becoming a lifelong martial arts practitioner, I guarantee you The Academy's team of coaches will work with you to help you achieve your goals.”
“I Jason the owner of Academy through my coach when I moved to Nashville and I train with them some Sundays during open mat.”
Other martial arts here
“There are classes for kids and adults, striking classes as well as jiu jitsu/grappling, and cardio mma classes for folks who just want to get some exercise in with no contact.”
“There are classes for kids and adults, striking classes as well as jiu jitsu/grappling, and cardio mma classes for folks who just want to get some exercise in with no contact.”
What members say
“Awesome gym, great instructor, friendly people, a very good place to train.”
“The instructors know what they are doing and their teaching style is very effective for beginners, or more experienced BJJ students.”
“I had been training JiuJitsu for eight years when I arrived and was looking for a place that had exceptional instruction and a family friendly atmosphere.”
“I felt very safe and lots of team members there were willing to help me with my technique.”
“If you are looking for a fighting family with a happy atmosphere, this is it.”
“Went to a tournament here with my son, great facility staffed with very nice and knowledgeable people.”
From the reviews
I arrived at the Academy in 2016 after I had moved in from out of town. I had been training JiuJitsu for eight years when I arrived and was looking for a place that had exceptional instruction and a family friendly atmosphere. The academy exceeded my expectations in both of those areas.
The Academy is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to get in shape or learn to defend themselves. There are classes for kids and adults, striking classes as well as jiu jitsu/grappling, and cardio mma classes for folks who just want to get some exercise in with no contact.
I Jason the owner of Academy through my coach when I moved to Nashville and I train with them some Sundays during open mat. Jason and their entire team made me feel welcomed and a part of the crew. Such a great facility and have an awesome pro shop as well as a recovery facility on site.
The Academy is a wonderful gym with friendly and experienced trainers. My entire family loves going there. The instructors know what they are doing and their teaching style is very effective for beginners, or more experienced BJJ students. Highly recommend them!
New to muay thai? Start at The Academy
The Academy 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 The 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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