Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Hendersonville, TN
Jiu-jitsu for adults and kids, taught step by step by a 5th degree black belt. Your first class is free.
or call or text (714) 548-8504
Next free classes
All timesThat's who the free class is for. Most people who walk in have never done a martial art. Here's what they usually tell us first.
Book free classThat's normal. You don't get fit first and then start: class is the workout. You move at your own pace and rest when you need to.
Sean started at 51 and is a purple belt today. Gene trains at 60. Jiu-jitsu runs on technique and leverage, so it works at any age and size.
You learn every move step by step, with partners who remember their own first class. Nobody on the mat is there to prove a point.
Professor Paraíba walks you through it from the first minute. Wear comfortable clothes and we'll take care of the rest.
Whether you want the best shape of your life or a head start for your kids, there's a class for you. Every class is 60 minutes.
Gi and No-Gi, beginners welcome.
A full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, mobility and confidence, and never gets boring. Gi classes train in the traditional kimono; No-Gi in shorts and a t-shirt or rash guard.
Confident, not aggressive.
A structured program where kids stay active, build confidence and discipline, and make real friends.
A lot of people around Hendersonville have never tried jiu-jitsu, and many think it's violent. It isn't. You learn to control a partner with leverage and timing, not strength or aggression. That's why a 60-year-old and a teenager can train on the same mat, and why so many people use it to learn real self-defense.
Choose a day and time. It takes about a minute, and your first class is free. Prefer to talk first? Call or text (714) 548-8504.
Gene, 60, after eight months on the mat. Here's what our students say.
Gene, 60Training for 8 months
“I wanted to find an exercise that was low impact and just give me a good cardio workout.”
Sean, 55Started at 51, purple belt today
“He pushes us hard. He is very good at detail.”
Sean, 35Training for 4 years
“It helps me de-stress after a long work week. I work about 60 hours a week.”
“Getting back on the mats the first time was the hardest.”
Friday barbecues, belt promotions, tournament days. It's a team, and the team wants you to come back.
Head coach and owner
Born in Brazil, Professor Paraíba has spent more than 33 years on the mat and is the official Carlson Gracie representative in Tennessee. He built this academy around a world-class curriculum and a welcoming room, so beginners feel at home from day one. He still competes, and he still teaches the details.
“Now Professor Paraíba's here. It's a whole different level of training.”
Warm up before class or loosen up after.
Cold recovery for the days you push hard.
Come straight from work and change here.
Kids and adults train under the same roof.
An easy drive from Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House and Madison. Get directions
Your first class is free.
Book free classNo. Most people start with zero experience, and class itself is the workout. You learn step by step and go at your own pace.
No. Our students range from kids to adults in their 60s. Sean started at 51 and is a purple belt today, and Gene trains at 60. Jiu-jitsu relies on technique and leverage, not size or strength.
No punches and no kicks. Jiu-jitsu is about controlling a partner with technique and leverage. Every class is coached, and beginners learn each move step by step.
Comfortable workout clothes: a t-shirt and athletic shorts or sweatpants, nothing with zippers. Bring water and arrive about 10 minutes early. We'll take care of the rest.
Gi classes are trained in the traditional jiu-jitsu uniform, a kimono. No-Gi classes are trained in shorts and a t-shirt or rash guard. Both are open to beginners.
Pick a day and time on this page and enter your name, phone and email. Your spot is confirmed on the spot. Show up, train with the class, and ask Professor Paraíba anything after.
Your first class is free, with no obligation. We'll walk you through the membership options in person after your class.
Monday through Saturday. Adult classes run at noon on weekdays; in the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; at 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on Tuesday and Thursday; and at 8:00 AM on Saturday. Kids classes are Tuesday and Friday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 9:30 AM. Sunday is closed.
761 W Main St, Hendersonville, TN 37075, north of Nashville and an easy drive from Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House and Madison.
Pick a time that works, show up in comfortable clothes, and we'll handle the rest.
or call or text (714) 548-8504
