I have trained with David for 2 years and have really enjoyed my time with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu…read moreGoodlettsville. The entire group really comes together to train, improve, and help others. If you have ever wanted to try jiujitsu, drop in and give them a chance to earn your business and don't be surprised when they earn your friendship as well.

From the owner: At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Goodlettsville, we specialize in beginner-friendly self-defense training in a…read moresafe, structured, and welcoming environment. Unlike many martial arts schools that focus heavily on competition, our programs emphasize practical self-defense skills, confidence building, and personal growth for everyday people. We offer programs for adults, women, and children, with a strong focus on helping complete beginners feel comfortable from day one. Our certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® curriculum is designed to teach leverage and technique over strength and athleticism, making training accessible for all ages and fitness levels. Whether your goal is self-defense, fitness, confidence, or simply trying something new, our mission is to provide high-quality instruction while building a positive community right here in Goodlettsville.

I'm so grateful to have found this place. I had been craving getting back into martial arts for…read moreyears before finally walking through the door. The instructor Jeff Spain is a great teacher, and those that train there are family at this point. They welcome new people with excitement and are very helpful. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Our goal is to specialize in teaching the martial art and sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) by…read morecombining traditional and modern techniques to accommodate students of all age groups and learning preferences.

We have been coming here for a couple of months now on Saturdays. Jule has been instructing the 9am…read morekids Jiu Jitsu class and he is so patient! He is always making sure that the kids understand what he is teaching. We love that he notices when the kids are lost and will go out of his way to make sure that they are understanding what is happening. He has an amazing attitude which helps the kids with feeling welcomed. Kids feeling welcomed encourages them to keep coming back.

My wife and I recently moved from Torrance, California where the first Gracie Jiu Jitsu school…read moreopened in the United States in 1989. I mentioned just to compliment, Renzo Gracie Clarksville. I checked out my first Jiu Jitsu class in 2001 at that same academy where I saw Rorion and Helio Gracie instructing the class. I ended up starting Jiu Jitsu with the Gracie's cousins, the Machado Brothers. I received my Blue Belt from Rigan and my Purple Belt from Roger Machado. As I have gotten older my goals in Jiu Jitsu are Healthy Lifestyle and Self Defense. My last 5 years training were at Gracie University with Ryron and Rener Gracie, the grandkids of Helio Gracie, so I was really worried about where I could train once I moved to Clarksville. I was watched Professor James Hoskins teach a class of white belts and was so impressed that I told my wife that we should sign up here. In less than a month, I have already learned a lot even though I have been training Jiu Jitsu for over 20 years. What I always enjoy the most about learning Jiu Jitsu is the friendships I make. I already feel at home here at Renzo Gracie Clarksville. This has also helped me deal with the stress of moving missing my family and friends. Thank you

I love Professor Sabastian. He is great with all the kids:) He allows individual participants to…read moregrow with their own pace and does not allow anyone to criticize the other students.

I'm new to town and checking out new gyms. This isn't the first place I've checked out and I'm sad…read moreit took me so long to find it!! This place is killer!! Great vibes, great people, non-spazzy white belts, amazing black belts. I will def be back!

Our kids have been doing jiujitsu at Artista for a little over six years now. The coaches are…read moreamazing and my boys have built a lot of self-confidence. The environment is very welcoming and it has a family like atmosphere. I'm very thankful that my boys have this place and the people in it to help mold them into the young men need to be. The coaches take the time to work one on one with each kid and they truly seem like they care . I highly suggest checking Artista out!

Took me a very long time to find a new academy after moving from Florida. Tried a few here and none…read morefelt like home. Thank God I found Artista. I had stopped training, got way out of shape, but now after two years at Artista, I'm in the best shape of my life and back on the mats! By far the best culture and atmosphere of any academy I've ever been to!

Kids bouncing off the walls at home? Wanna learn martial arts? Looking for a new gym? Look no…read morefurther! This place is the best. The location is super cool, the people (kids and adults) are so nice and really work as a team, and the head professor, Professor Alex, is amazing at what he does. He engages with everyone, praises the students when they nail a technique and is always on top of his classes, making sure everyone is on the same page and understands what they need to do. My daughter has been in martial arts since she was 3 (she's going to be 9 this year), and it was extremely important to me to find an instructor who knew how to really handle a kids class. I've seen coaches in other gyms just ramble off techniques and not really pay attention to if the kids are grasping it. I'm happy to see that Professor Alex is on top of it. He makes sure the kids are doing techniques CORRECTLY and confidently. Her confidence has skyrocketed and she's made friends with all the kids in her class. The adults class is also spectacular. Everyone is so kind and willing to help. If you don't understand something, Professor Alex will demonstrate it and work with you until you do. The energy is so positive and upbeat in this gym. !!TEACH YOUR KIDS TO DEFEND THEMSELVES!! I'm so glad we found this place!!

From the owner: We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, empowered, have fun, and be surrounded by a loyal…read moretribe. Our world-class Jiu-Jitsu creates a community of confident, fit, and humble warriors. We are different, we are family, we are THE LEGION