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Executive Martial Arts

(50)

“I only know GM Garland through his videos and reputation, but he demonstrates a remarkable mastery of Hapkido skills, and I have trained with one of his students who was also very knowledgeable, skilled, and proficient.”

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Nashville MMA Training Camp

(47)

BJJ
Black Belt
Fighters

“He gives great instruction that is easy to follow for beginners, while still highlighting all the small details that can make a technique way more effective for more advanced students.”

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Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy

(25)

Facility
BJJ
Game

“This was my first time to Shawn's new facility, but I've been at a Team Shawn Hammonds (TSH) affiliate gym for almost 15 years and trained with Shawn directly on a few occasions during seminars and team training and Shawn's facilities and training ar...”

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Aikido at Nashville Aikikai

(10)

Practice
Learn

“I've been driving down to Nashville (a 3 hour round trip from where I live) several times per month for years now, just to get the chance to train with this wonderful group.”

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Checkmat BJJ Mt. Juliet

(50)

Train
Learn
Intimidating

“I have been training with Professor Sebastian for 3 years and I am very impressed by his knowledge of jiu jitsu and his ability to pass that knowledge on to someone much less expierenced.”

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Legion Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat Hendersonville

(50)

Facility
Bjj
Community

“My kids are in the younger class so it's not super technical; however, all the kids are very welcoming to new students and the staff is helpful keeping everybody on track and teaching to different abilities.”

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Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Hendersonville

(50)

Facility
Train
Lessons

“I also really enjoy that they are constantly uploading short instructional videos to their Instagram page to help their students learn and improve on techniques outside of class ( insta: Profectus_hville ).”

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Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu

(38)

Technique
Atmosphere
Shape

“I've been training under Clay for a little over a year and am confident to say that the core tenants of the system will greatly improve your confidence to pursue the kind of jiujitsu you want to do.”

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Hendersonville Self-Defense

(32)

Respect
Generation
Adults

“The teacher and founder embodies the spirit of this beautiful art and has brought forth from generations of masters an invaluable gift to our community.”

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Blazier Martial Arts

(13)

“! Blazier Martial Arts is a family friendly dojo and somewhere our daughter wants to be and can continue her karate education into adulthood if she desires”

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6one5 Jiu Jitsu "bones"

(21)

“This place is phenomenal and definitely sets a standard for how a bjj gym should function the coach is extremely knowledgeable and patient in his teachings.”

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Software Jiu-Jitsu

(13)

Team
Understanding
People

“As someone who hasn't had experience in any fighting style or art, I already consigned myself to defeat; I was rolling with people who had experience.”

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Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

(50)

Competitor
Culture
Coaching Staff

“It could have been any number of the BJJ Gyms in town who's advertisement I answered but I couldn't be happier that it was Coach Clay Mayfield and his staff of world class coaches that I found my way too.”

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Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

(49)

Skills
Team
Journey

“Everyone in this gym is always incredibly supportive of each other and I always feel welcomed and cared about after coming back on the mats after long absences.”

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King Tiger Martial Arts Academy & After School

(49)

“They do summer camp, spring break camp, fall break camp and parent night out kid sleep overs and the best part is ur kid doesn't have to be a member :)”

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Checkmat Gallatin

(50)

Train
Team
Boys

“As a fellow martial artist myself and owner of many black belts, along with my two inductions into martial arts hall of fames, I can say with all confidence Professor Sebastian is one of the very best.”

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Guardian Mixed Martial Arts

(31)

“They also have great merchandise, great after school programs for kids, womens only group, sometimes they host a parents night out and they truly just want the best for all of their students.”

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Opex Murfreesboro : Personal Training and MMA

(19)

Judo
Leadership
Games

“The BJJ, Judo & Muay Thai instruction is all authentic and personally tailored to students - according to skill level, physical ability, and personal goals.”

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The Center For Martial Arts Excellence

(19)

Values
Team
Karate

“The center for martial arts excellence is a great place where my children learn a lot and the teachers are great people always helping others, great place for all ages to learn martial arts and for kids to learn discipline and values.”

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Deaton Karate Studio

(12)

Confidence
Son

“The self discipline and skills he has learned from this team has changed him from a hyper active and unorganized child to a totally respectful young man.”

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Spar Martial Arts

(10)

Teach
Discipline
Son

“Great instructors - they are knowledgeable, personable, great teacher and really care about each student.”

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Global Martial Arts Center USA

(10)

Tae Kwon do

“You won't find better instructors, a more flexible schedule, this variety of arts, or this size gym with such great equipment anywhere else in the State of TN.”

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Rocian Gracie Jr Branch

(3)

“Great fun practice”

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Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing

“Your child will be guided through Striking, Kicking and Defense as well as being introduced to our reward winning Personal Development and Leadership Building Programs.”

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Best Self-Defense Classes in Nashville, TN

The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 195 vetted & reviewed in the Nashville area.

Executive Martial Arts

Nashville MMA Training Camp

Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy

Aikido at Nashville Aikikai

Checkmat BJJ Mt. Juliet

Legion Jiu Jitsu / Checkmat Hendersonville

Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Hendersonville

Broken Anvil Jiu Jitsu

Hendersonville Self-Defense

Blazier Martial Arts

6one5 Jiu Jitsu "bones"

Software Jiu-Jitsu

Triangle Academy of Jiu-Jitsu

Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense

King Tiger Martial Arts Academy & After School

Checkmat Gallatin

Guardian Mixed Martial Arts

Opex Murfreesboro : Personal Training and MMA

The Center For Martial Arts Excellence

Deaton Karate Studio

Spar Martial Arts

Global Martial Arts Center USA

Rocian Gracie Jr Branch

Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing

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