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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs in Knoxville, TN

9 of the 58 martial arts schools we list in Knoxville have jiu-jitsu & gi training.

This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.

  1. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Knoxville

    3325 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919

    Mon 6am-7:30pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-7:30pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-1:30pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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  2. Cate Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing

    4028 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909-2006

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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  3. Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    4638 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-3223

    Saturdays 10 am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  4. FBS Combat Club

    3551 N Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37917-3117

    Monday - Thursday: 6am

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  5. Gracie Barra Knoxville

    5710 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-6323

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  6. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Knoxville

    5040 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912-3838

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
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  7. Hero Athletics

    11214 Outlet Dr, Knoxville, TN 37932

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  8. Knoxville Martial Arts Academy

    6514 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-6570

    Saturday: 10:00 am

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  9. Progressive Martial Arts Academy

    215 Center Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922-2112

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
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Gear requirement: Standard gi classes require a cotton kimono (350–550 GSM) and rank belt, while no-gi classes require a fitted rashguard and board shorts without zippers or pockets.

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Good to know

How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?

Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.

What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.

What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?

Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.