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January 2024 by J.D. Mitchell
This place is really a 75 star establishment. Any time you see a blue diamond with gold trim you are in the right place. IYKYK!!! Great rolls better people. Ray and Rachel are awesome people and run an awesome gym. Can't say enough good things. Also they don't discriminate against no gi only people (looking at you 10P fam)! If you are anywhere in the area and looking for a place to train this is it!
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January 2024 by Sam and Lauren Knight
Came in for a drop in. Awesome people will go back!
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January 2024 by ChrisThompsonTN
TBJJA is a place for the whole family, couple, or individual who is looking for an activity that will better themselves both physically and mentally. My family has been going since 2018 and we could not recommend this place more. The Casias's are great owners and people. My kids have built confidence, my wife and I have made great friends and we all have grown as individuals. With multiple class options there is something for the whole family.
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January 2024 by Shaina Hervey
This gym has been a staple in my family for over a decade. Amazing family friendly atmosphere and offers classes for all ages and levels of training. Couldn’t recommend a better gym.
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December 2023 by Ryan Schram
Great experience, had the pleasure to train here on my vacation. Was a very nice welcoming gym, good technique taught, the positional sparring was great, positive attitudes and care from all the training partners, well structured inviting place. Would definitely make this my home gym were I to move here in the future.
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December 2023 by Rikki Tiki
I trained their for several years until I blew out my back. Ray Casias is the best and most compassionate coach I've ever had. He is a leader and a good man. He teaches discipline and how to address real life situations.To this day and almost every day it's depressing that I cannot train at the level I did as I had plans, but I wouldn't take back those years for anything. Coach Ray 's training style and leadership is superior to most of not all gyms in the area including Gracie gyms.I hope if u read this and are thinking about BJJ, please try out TBJJ. You will not be disappointed at any level.
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December 2023 by Joshua Ely
Tennessee BJJ Academy is amazing! I’ve been in and out of martial arts for 25 years and the experience here is second to none. The coaches and students are welcoming. The training is first class and safe. The facility is clean and huge. And so many black belts! I’ve been to multiple gyms where even the main instructor is not a black belt and here your every day lunch class will have three! Such an honor to roll with people with so much experience and humility.
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July 2023 by Still Rolling
Ray has ran an excellent program for many years and along with him being a great competitor, he has so produced some awesome competitors!
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June 2023 by Trent Andraka
Went to a Striking class here a while back, my first one ever. Should've left immediately after seeing that both of the instructors were overweight (note to those reading: this is a big red flag at any academy). But I stayed because it was a bit of a drive just to get there.I am in good shape but obviously I'm not going to know any technique during my first class. Despite this, the instructor thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to have me sparring.The instructor I worked with took advantage of this (I assume because usually he has to deal with a weight/age disadvantage) to grab me and jab as if it was an actual match.Massive red flag. I never went back.Judging by the other reviews here, this might be exclusive to just the Striking class; the BJJ classes could actually be quite good.I would just recommend anyone who's interested in just Striking to avoid attending the class here at all costs.
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April 2023 by David Ebert
This is a great gym to learn BJJ! I have been going since 10/2020 and the lunch time class is awesome, friendly and encouraging. I also took a intro to knife fighting for self defence and Ray Casias is an amazing instructor with a wealth of knowledge! I learn a great deal including a great concealed carrying holster!
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March 2023 by will wallace
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to take Professor Ray Casias’s Beginner Knife Course today. An eye opening and instructional experience with a teacher that knows the science and the art behind his combatives program. Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning the requirements for true self defense. Professor Casias’s formidable level of knowledge and real world experience are incredibly thorough and his presentation of the material is in depth, and easy to understand. What an awesome way to spend a day.
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December 2022 by Chris Risner
Amazing Experience! Scheduled a private while in town for Thanksgiving and stayed for the open mat. Everyone was very welcoming and the instructors were phenomenal. Will definitely be back!
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November 2022 by Vartan Sarkissian
I was very happy to come across your academy, visiting from Roger Gracie Academy (London, UK). Thank you TBJJA for a great space and instructors to train with. Love your family friendly and community focused atmosphere. Clean and spacious with a lot of good welcoming energy for students of all levels and ages. Great higher belt and black belt instructors. Thanks for the opportunity to keep up my game while traveling.
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August 2022 by jve153
Amazing coaches and a great group of students. Very knowledgeable, helpful and welcoming. I can't wait to go back.
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April 2022 by Nick Britt
Ray is a badass. His school has always given me anxiety because it’s full of top notch practitioners and every roll is opportunity for growth.Ray is not only a good business man, but he’s open and inviting to other schools and practitioners.
