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Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 435 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Franklin, 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 (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule trianglefranklin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (615) 870-4430
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“The quality of the programming is unmatched, every single coach is thoughtful and kind, and the foundational elements they teach children translate into every area of life.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“The team here has amazing fundamentals, offers safe and high-level training, and shows the kind of Southern hospitality that makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in.”
“In addition to the kids programming, I’ve personally participated in the women’s self defense classes which left me feeling strong, empowered, and capable.”
Other martial arts here
“I am newer to jiu jitsu and especially as a female, stepping on the mats can be a scary thing…here, it feels like family & there are so many incredible women (and men!”
“I’ve been training here in between wrestling seasons for the past six years, and it has significantly elevated my competitiveness.”
What members say
“Head Coach Clay Mayfield is a WORLD-CLASS MARTIAL ARTIST with deep knowledge and experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“Started coming here during a family promo month as my brother has been going for a while now; as a woman with no experience in this area it was pretty intimidating.”
“Then there’s always a Coach close by to help 2:1 improve the technique and in my case sometimes, even relearn it again.”
“In addition to the kids programming, I’ve personally participated in the women’s self defense classes which left me feeling strong, empowered, and capable.”
“The facility is clean, well-run, and perfect for anyone looking for BJJ classes in Franklin TN or jiu jitsu near Nashville.”
From the reviews
We are very lucky we found Triangle Academy. My boy Desmond is currently an 11 year old yellow belt who has been training for 6 years. With traveling and moving, he has trained at 12 different gyms.
Whenever I travel for work, I look for places to train, and Triangle Academy was definitely a bullseye. Professor Clay runs a fantastic academy with highly capable coaches who made me feel right at home. It was well worth spending this month training and absorbing knowledge and new techniques.
Coach Clay and the entire coaching staff at Triangle are outstanding. They create a incredibly friendly and welcoming environment for athletes of all skill levels. The gym fosters a strong sense of community, support, and networking, where everyone is genuinely willing to help one another on and off the mats.
Triangle Academy of Jiu-jitsu truly is a great place of learning and fun, the coaches are professional, approachable and great at demonstrating the technical side of the move for all ages understand. My kids really enjoy classes and the discipline that is Triangle Academy. It is the highlight of their day.
New to muay thai? Start at Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu 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 Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
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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