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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Nashville, TN

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 31 verified gyms

Nashville has 31 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Muay Thai.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Liberdade Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (140 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1016 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 · (615) 802-5655

    Liberdade Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (117 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2203 Bandywood Dr Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37215 · (615) 712-1449

    Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville

    5.0 / 5 (100 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2618 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 · (931) 257-8587

    Legion Jiu Jitsu East Nashville offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Fighters Boxing Gym

    5.0 / 5 (98 reviews)

    Boxing

    405 42nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209 · (629) 289-2988

    Fighters Boxing Gym offers boxing in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Nashville

    5.0 / 5 (93 reviews)

    BJJ · Wrestling · Martial Arts

    69 Lindsley Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210 · (615) 203-3501

    Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Nashville offers bjj, wrestling, martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Executive Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (87 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    6410 Charlotte Pike #107, Nashville, TN 37209 · (615) 543-5617

    Executive Martial Arts offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy

    5.0 / 5 (63 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2909 Armory Dr, Nashville, TN 37204 · (615) 981-6150

    Shawn Hammonds Jiu Jitsu Academy offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Zanshin Dojo

    5.0 / 5 (47 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1917 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203 · (615) 485-2143

    Zanshin Dojo offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Profectus Jiu Jitsu - Bellevue

    5.0 / 5 (26 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    7648 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221 · (615) 651-2474

    Profectus Jiu Jitsu - Bellevue offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Nashville Armored Combat

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    2416 Music Valley Dr #144, Nashville, TN 37214

    Nashville Armored Combat offers martial arts in Nashville. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Nashville

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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