Clay Mayfield

I've trained at dozens of Jiu-Jitsu gyms (and own one), and can say Coach Felix and his team run a great gym at Artista! Professional classes, very clean environment, and tough, technical AOJ-style Jiu-Jitsu. The Showers and locker rooms are clean and large - always a nice plus! They also routinely bring in world-class coaches to share knowledge with the students and Nashville Jiu-Jitsu community. If you're in Green Hills area, this is a great option Clay Mayfield - BJJ Black Belt - 3x Pans Medalist

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Posted 1 year ago

Ariella Teramzian

I visited Artista while on vacation and can't wait to come back. The facility was absolutely beautiful. Huge mat spaces and big clean locker rooms and showers. I had a lot of fun and some great rolls in Coach Kevin's class. They have a bunch of classes at all different times. Highly recommend!!

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Posted 1 year ago

Jonah Wolf

I visited Artista BJJ while in Nashville for the weekend and had a fantastic experience! I joined the nogi class and stayed for some rolling afterward. From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The instructor was knowledgeable, professional, and clearly dedicated to helping students improve their skills. The atmosphere was friendly and supportive, with everyone open to rolling and giving tips. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town—Artista BJJ is a great gym for anyone looking to train in Nashville!

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Posted 1 year ago

Howard Jiang

Amazing BJJ gym in Nashville. Super welcoming and really nice facilities. Check them out.

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Posted 2 years ago

Victoria Locke

My daughter has been going to Artista for the past 3 years. We LOVE Artista. A special shout out to Coach Kevin. He is an amazing kids coach. He pushes them, but it’s because he exudes confidence in them. He genuinely cares what they have to say. He is so encouraging and knowledgeable. He’s patient, but does not tolerate anything other than discipline and mutual respect. A class with Coach Kevin is fun, educational, motivational, and inspiring. We are so fortunate to have him as an intrinsic role model in our daughter’s formative years. My daughter has developed such great self-confidence and discipline; we owe a lot of that to Artista, to Coach Kevin, to Professor Felix, Val, and to the other coaches. Thank you!

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Posted 2 years ago

Justin Jarek

Great atmosphere, great coaches!! You couldn’t ask for a better place to train! 🥋

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Posted 2 years ago

Zakkery Root

Dropped into their Saturday open mat, as an out of towner. Immediately one of the regular students greeted me and pointed me in the direction of an instructor to get paperwork/ waiver taken care of. The facility was spotless, tons of accommodation with showers, full locker rooms for both men and women. Jim lead the class, he kept it moving at a good pace but allowed time to work through the techniques/ warmup before open sparring. Through warm ups and sparring the students were very welcoming and approached me to roll. I didn’t ever feel like I was left out or couldn’t train with someone. Lastly the facility is beautiful. Attention to detail is clearly a massive focus. Thank you to everyone who made my experience so good. Can’t wait to come back.

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Posted 2 years ago

Nikki Bauer

My son has been going to this place since August and absolutely loves it and is learning so much..the coaches are the absolute best!! And staff is wonderful

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Posted 2 years ago

Wilson Kanaday

Great gym to visit while you are in Nashville.

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Posted 2 years ago

Cole Holloway

This is the best studio/gym I've ever been to. Starting BJJ has been the best decision I've made in Nashville, solely because of this gym and the culture in it. Everyone loves the art and each other, wants to improve and help others improve. Comradery like I've never seen before. Highly recommend, the art will change your life and this gym is the bast place to pick it up. The leadership, culture, and enviroment are all stellar.

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Posted 3 years ago

SEAN FORD

If you are in the Nashville area and are interested in training bjj and don't know where to go you need to get to Artista and start training. I did a drop-in class while visiting Nashville for a work conference and it was an incredible experience. I've only trained bjj for a few months and everyone there was super helpful in giving advice and answering questions/showing techniques. Bernard is an amazing coach and all the students I rolled with were nothing short of professional, welcoming and educational. Thank you for the warm welcome and awesome training Artista, you have an amazing team and facility.

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Posted 3 years ago

John's take

Great place to improve your skills. Lots of great instructors.

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Posted 3 years ago

Tyler Brewer

I absolutely love this place. Felix and his team do a great job!

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Posted 3 years ago

Brooke Lovelace

I’ve sent all my kids to this place at one point or another and they all love it. The coaches are amazing with kids and my oldest (the only child who is able to go to the classes still, because the other two are doing other sports) looks forward to every class. I love it when they run in and say, “Mom! I got a promotion!” Best jiujitsu place in town, I can’t wait to send my kids there for years to come!

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Posted 3 years ago

Tom Whittle

The professor and his two coaches were exceptional, the atmosphere was welcoming- I recommend this place 100%.

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Posted 4 years ago

Jenny Gilbert

What a fantastic program! All the coaches are attentive, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The age 5-7 class is structured and fast-paced, perfect for this age group. My daughter looks forward to every session.

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Posted 4 years ago

Kevin Connelly

Great gym. Welcoming, great instruction, and competitive.

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Posted 4 years ago

Niall Harlan

Very clean and professional gym; the instructors are all great and the gym members are incredibly welcoming and talented.

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Posted 4 years ago

Matt Ragland

My son and I have been going for for over a year and are huge fans of Artista! The environment is very clean and they are welcoming to beginners like us. Make no mistake though, you are there to learn and to get a roll in! Everyone is great and super helpful. Highly recommended!

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Posted 4 years ago

Austin Singer

One of the nicest gyms I’ve had the opportunity to train at! Professor was super friendly and welcoming! Come here for all your bjj needs! OSS 🥋🤙🏼

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Posted 5 years ago

John Barone

Came for a drop in on a trip to Nashville. These guys were great training partners and super welcoming to a stranger. Will definitely be back if I find myself in Nashville again.

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Posted 5 years ago

George Williams

Love this place

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Posted 5 years ago

Eve Tanner

The best martial art instructors in town!

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Posted 6 years ago

Scott Miller

ve been a student at Artista for 5 years. The training is excellent and the gym is beautiful, but what has really kept me here for so long is the people. Artista is a school full of amazing people from all walks of life, and its a place where anyone can come and start their Jiu Jitsu journey at their own pace. Whether you're 5 years old or 70 years old, fit or out of shape, male or female, you can expect to be welcomed here and introduced to this beautiful art without getting smashed or beat up on your first day. Our head coach, Felix Garcia, received his black belt from the world champion Mendes brothers, while our head nogi coach, Bernard Au, got his black belt from the Renzo/Danaher lineage. I really enjoy being able to learn in an environment influenced by these two streams of world class Jiu Jitsu knowledge. Please come check us out- I'm excited to roll with you! Scott Miller Artista Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt

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Posted 6 years ago

Joe Blow

Best Jiu Jitsu gym in Nashville. Family friendly and squeaky clean. Professor Felix leads by example and promotes hard training in a fun, professional, and respectful atmosphere. 100%!

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Posted 6 years ago

Ed Glenn

I have 3 daughters who train at Artista. They love the classes and look forward to going every week. The instructors/coaches are fantastic with the kids. Our kids not only learn how to take care of themselves, but are also learning to be self confident and humble. I would highly recommend Artista to anyone who has children who may be interested in learning jiu-jitsu.

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Posted 6 years ago

Jessie Torelli

Arista is an amazing place to train jiu jitsu! I've been training here for over two years. I've found Artista to be a welcoming community from the first day I stepped into the gym knowing nothing about the sport. The professor, Felix Garcia, is an extremely talented athlete and a fantastic coach. The Garcias keep the gym impeccably clean and well cared for. I would recommend Artista to experienced jiu jitsu athletes, including those who compete, and to people new to the sport.

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Posted 6 years ago

Francisco Mayorquin

Amazing training facility. It Is a very diverse place where everyone comes together to learn what is arguably the best all around sport for fitness. People are friendly and super helpful. The level of training and technique is at a very high level.

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Posted 6 years ago

erwin velasquez kho

Great academy with a great location. Also program was designed to cater to individuals with various goals. Whether its for fitness or for sports. The program will fit your need. A very well balanced academy with the right mix if people to create a atmosphere for training. Also the professors and students are very encouraging. As a new student or a journeyman like me, you’ll fit right in easily.

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Posted 6 years ago

Doctor House

My 14 year old Son and I have been training with Artista since October of 2019. Although we are novices, the entire Artista community has been very welcoming and encouraging to us in helping us to improve. Professor Felix and his coaches all do a wonderful job of providing sound, realistic training in an environment that promotes both mutual respect in a classic martial arts sense, while still giving students the ability to experiment with what works for them and their particular abilities. I would recommend Artista highly to anyone that wants to better themselves and achieve a level of very functional fitness.

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Posted 6 years ago

Mitch Whidden

This place is the real deal. Felix and Kevin are fantastic instructors, and the students are willing to pass on things that they've learned through the years. This is also the cleanest jiu jitsu school I've been to.

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Posted 6 years ago

Claudia Heath

I love this studio. Extremely professional and amazing staff. Have learned so much. My new favorite gym and BJJ community.

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Posted 6 years ago

Megan Flores

This was my very first experience doing Jiu-Jitsu. I was pretty scared walking in but from the moment I walked through the door I was treated so kind and made to feel very comfortable. The instructor was great at helping me and teaching me in a way that felt safe to me. All of the people in the class were also very helpful and kind to a newcomer (and beginner). I would totally recommend trying out Artista!

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Posted 6 years ago

Melvin Dunn

Everyone was great while I visited. Very knowledgeable staff. Went over a leg lock from single X, which I have not seen before -- and it was great to drill it.

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Posted 6 years ago

Rich H

Great place to train. The atmosphere is very friendly and professional. Welcoming to everyone and all skill levels. There are a lot of talented grapplers who are all gracious in helping us newbies learn.

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Posted 6 years ago

Lluri Beauty

Love the atmosphere and the coaches!

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Posted 6 years ago

Chris Redwine

Friendly environment with high level instruction.

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Posted 6 years ago

Jake Foster

Great experience for people of all ages and experience levels. Great Instructors that make learning fun and effective. Great community of people that help each other out.

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Posted 6 years ago

Meg Nichols

We've loved our experience at Artista! The teachers are great and I love the concentration on truly learning the skills of the sport!

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Posted 6 years ago

Kyle Bush

Easy 5 stars here. Felix, Val and the team are super nice and accommodating. Everyone that trains at Artista has been cool and helpful. The culture is great! The school has a great vibe and aesthetic too. If you are thinking of starting BJJ I would highly recommend Artista.

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Posted 6 years ago

Jason Fukuda

My son has been going to Artista for about 18 months and I just joined a couple of months ago. The instruction is top notch and there are multiple instructions for each of the kids classes. There are great early morning and late evening offerings as well as weekend for those who have a 9-5 job. Not for the faint of heart but all of the students have been great to learn along side with.

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Posted 6 years ago

Dylan Katz

Artista is great. As a new practitioner of the sport, I've found the instruction incredibly clear and effective. While I've only attended fundamentals and basics courses, I highly recommend Artista for novices and experts alike.

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Posted 6 years ago

Haars Wow

Fantastic coaching staff, clean mats, and overall great atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in the sport.

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Posted 6 years ago

James Neal

Being super new to BJJ and almost 50, I didn't know what to expect. What I found is a group of very disciplined students and everyone was very welcoming (and patient). I've only taken the basics class and have learned a lot.

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Posted 6 years ago

Will Woods

First class in every way. Instructors are outstanding, staff is friendly and welcoming. Facility is top notch and everything is kept spotless. My son (11) loves it. Couldn't be happier with our choice.

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Posted 6 years ago

T F

Extremely welcoming environment and great coaching.

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Posted 6 years ago

Drew Anderson

Incredible gym. Felix and Val put a heavy emphasis on creating a culture that supports learning and growth. Great place to be if you want to get serious about Jiu Jitsu competitions or want a healthy hobby.

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Posted 6 years ago

Rarebird Coin

This is a clean wholesome family training destination. All ages are welcomed even us 60 year olds.

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Posted 6 years ago

Andrew Dudley

I'm a recreational activity enthusiast and am not a juijitsu or martial arts expert, so my review comes from that place of experience. I have had 7 months to form this opinion as I attended my first class in the middle of March 2019. I've had a very positive experience with Artista in all the ways that matter to me. The community is vibrant, welcoming and friendly. All the coaching/instruction staff I have met are also very welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable. It's one thing to be good at something, and it's another to be good at teaching it to someone else, or many other people at once and my experience with the instruction staff has been such that they are not only skilled, but skilled at listening, communicating and instructing. Interacting with administrative staff has also been extremely smooth and straight forward, and the facility remains clean (important!) and is aesthetically pleasing (to me… you can decide that for yourself).

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Posted 6 years ago

scott kimberly

Joined Artista with my 13-year old son a few months ago as we have both been fans of mixed martial arts for a while. Could not believe how easily people were submitting me my first few weeks. Has been very humbling but everyone there shows good sportsmanship - it’s never about beating someone, just about learning and getting better. Professor Felix and coach Kevin do a great job teaching techniques. Everything is gone over in fine detail. Every session makes you focus mentally and physically. The gym is very clean and there is good comradery among the students. There are a lot of high-level students here but also a lot of newbies and intermediate students. It is amazing how much you can learn in a short amount of time but also very humbling to realize how much there is yet to learn. Highly recommend Artista!

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Posted 6 years ago

Erin Kirkpatrick

My son loves his class here! He learns so much and gains a ton of confidence. I would highly recommend it to any parent.

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Posted 6 years ago

Justin Wohler

Great Environment. Top notch instruction with attention to detail.

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Posted 6 years ago

M. Thomas

Excellent coaching and environment. Every one is cool and easy going; most of all patient, which is great for those of us who have little to no experience in martial arts.

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Posted 6 years ago

Maggie Jones

Highly recommend Artista to anyone looking to train jiu jitsu! The instruction and level of jiu jitsu at the academy is great, and it is a very welcoming, supportive, and family friendly environment. Training here has drastically improved my life as a whole.

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Posted 6 years ago

Jessica Jones

I've been training at Artista for a little over a year now and my only regret is that I didn't join sooner. This place is wonderful. Great instruction, welcoming community, zero intimidation, female friendly. I can't recommend this place enough.

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Posted 6 years ago

Joshua Clark

My daughter and I take from this studio. It's been excellent to see the discipline and fun they help their children students have. They strike the perfect balance of patience and high expectations while working with children. They clearly love the art that they are teaching, and pass that passion along to their students. The adult classes are full of helpful experts that are happy to help beginners in their pursuit of taking up a new hobby. I can't speak highly enough of this BJJ dojo.

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Posted 6 years ago

John Brooks

I had a trip to Nashville and needed a place to drop in and train a few days. Artista was a great choice, the facility is clean, the instructors are professional and very good. I've been to many places in my travels and this is one of the best I've visited. Highly recommend for drop ins and for those that live in the area.

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Posted 6 years ago

Ishmail KG

Great facility, with a great group of people.

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Posted 7 years ago

Daniel DeNeve

Fantastic programs for kids and adults of all experience levels. Outstanding instructors and a great community of members. No matter what your background, you will feel welcome at this academy.

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Posted 7 years ago

Symon Hallam

Dropped in while visiting from NYC. The team are super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town.

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Posted 7 years ago

John Crosslin

Our son has been taking classes at Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the past three years. He has really enjoyed learning the sport, especially with skilled coaches at Artista. They work so well with kids, patiently helping them to learn techniques while having fun at the same time. I also appreciate the level of commitment and discipline that the sport and this training academy offers. I would highly recommend Artista’s youth programs. Our son loves it!

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Posted 7 years ago

Marcella Woods

My son has been doing Jiu Jitsu with Coach Felix since the beginning of Artista. Coach Felix and Coach Kevin do a great job with the kids. The kids learn and are challenged but also have fun. I highly recommend this studio.

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Posted 7 years ago

Neva Fukuda

My son has attended Artista for 9 months. Felix is wonderful! He and his group of coaches are great with kids. It is just the right amount of discipline and fun for the kids.

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Posted 7 years ago

J.C.

They are great with the young kids. Patient and energetic. Great environment for creating growth and learning.

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Posted 7 years ago

Gus Macdonald

Artista is a wonderful and inviting place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The community is warm and friendly, welcoming and accepting. Whether one is brand new or experienced, the group is ready to grow and learn together. Each class is exciting, stimulating, and Felix (along with other instructors and more experienced students) are quick to answer any questions from their years of expertise. I highly recommend Artista BJJ!

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Posted 7 years ago

Jamieson Gray

Extremely welcoming and accommodating for a beginner with useful/intuitive instruction and a flexible schedule. Can't wait to continue training and get to know the whole school (and BJJ) better!

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Posted 7 years ago

Duncan Stewart

High level training, great coaching, super clean mats and an awesome atmosphere. You couldn’t really ask for more in a gym. No matter your age or skill level, Artista is for you!

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Posted 7 years ago

Abbe Keleher

Signed-up my “lowest key” son (8 yrs) for lessons. He loves it! He is learning to be a little less shy. Love that lessons are co-ed too. The instructors teach fundamentals and add games for the kids at the end. All the kids love it! Great exercise, great instructors, clean facility. Highly recommend for kids not into “typical” sports.

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Posted 7 years ago

Lyle Phillips

This is a great place! I've been bringing my son to Artista for just over a month. He's 3 and a part of the Tiny Artist class. He was afraid to try something new at first, but the coaches have done an excellent job helping him assimilate and now he loves it and can't wait to go each week. Our experience has been wonderful and we enjoy and respect all of the coaches, staff, and athletes here!

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Posted 7 years ago

Joe Lambert

Instruction is good, coaches are patient, the other students are friendly. It’s a great learning environment.

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Posted 7 years ago

Thomas Elam

I started training here a few weeks ago and couldn’t be more pleased with the staff, facility, and fellow students!

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Posted 7 years ago

Katie Leniski

We have had a really wonderful experience here. Our son has really enjoyed taking classes and is already progressing in his skills. The instruction is top notch - they are so knowledgeable and dedicated to the kids. I like that they make it so fun, but also demand discipline and concentration. The studio is beautiful, bright, and conveniently located.

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Posted 7 years ago

David Ray

Best Jiu-Jitsu gym in the area. Clean, great atmosphere, and the coaching staff is first class. Friendly people that train hard but always take care of each other. The kids classes are great as well. My son trains there and he loves it. The instruction is great and they keep it fun for all of the kids.

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Posted 7 years ago

Andrej Arsovski

My 7 year old started a couple of months ago and she loves it! This is the one activity she actually looks forward to going to :) the instructors are great-enthusiastic and professional.

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Posted 7 years ago

Oliver Moorhouse

I moved to Nashville late 2018 and soon joined Artista with zero martial arts experience. I couldn’t recommend the gym and staff highly enough, as well as fellow members. Always supportive and inclusive, and their passion for BJJ shines through. Flexible packages for those who travel extensively like me. The gym has become a sanctuary to learn a new skill and workout after a tough day in the office!

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Posted 7 years ago

Jodi Benson

Artista BJJ has been an amazing find for our family. All three of our kids attend, ages 6, 5 and 3. They look forward to coming and count down the days until their respective classes. The coaches are phenomenal. While the focus is teaching Jiu Jitsu skills on an age appropriate level, there’s the added bonus of instilling discipline, confidence and team work. We hope to continue with Artista BJJ for years to come.

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Posted 7 years ago

Gregory Dickson

Awesome spot. Great as someone new to jiu jitsu they welcomed me and made me feel super comfortable right out the gate. The teachers are really experienced and it shows with their commitment to the students.

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Posted 7 years ago

Wesley Payne

They have been great with my son, Ethan. He looks forward to going to class because the teachers are engaging and patient. Fantastic experience for our family, as sister will join this summer when she turns five.

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Posted 7 years ago

Catherine Terry

We absolutely love Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our kids beg to go whenever the doors are open.

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Posted 7 years ago

Adam Terry

First off, I know very little about BJJ so i can’t speak to how much the coaches know. I have 2 children training here and am very pleased with the coaches. They are very patient with the kids but still challenge them to get better. The coaches do an awesome job getting to know the kids. I can’t say this for a fact but i bet the coaches remember a kid’s name after the first visit. It is very impressive. Well done coach Felix, coach Kevin, coach Conner, and coach Heather. You all are great! Thank you for your hard work with the kids!

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Posted 7 years ago

Michael Pickett

What an amazing place for all ages. My son Sky has learned so much from these classes in such a short time. I highly recommend if you want to learn from the best and have fun. You must try this place out.

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Posted 7 years ago

Pemberton Heath

I've moved a lot and trained at many different gyms and this is my favorite! Felix is super technical and an excellent teacher. This gym is lucky to have several instructors who are all awesome--Bernard who teaches nogi is also a fantastic teacher. If you're knew to BJJ Jordan teaches the fundamentals classes and does a great job of breaking concepts down for beginners. Mostly the community at this gym is great. It's a second family. It helps that the space itself is really nice and always very clean. If you're in the Nashville area and want a place to train definitely check out Artista.

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Posted 8 years ago

Jamie Vance

As a father of 4, BJJ was a lifestyle sport we could really embrace as a family. Coach Felix is a top level instructor and Artista is affiliated with A.O.J, one of the best schools in the country. You can really tell a lot about a business by the attention to detail and responsiveness, the staff at Artista really work hard to help all students feel welcomed in a state of the art academy.

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Posted 8 years ago

Ken Lau

My daughter Selene has been training there before she turned five. Artista really helped her open up and form camaraderie with other kids. She is feeling happier and more confident at school and also at everything else. Can't wait to have my son join the academy!

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Posted 8 years ago

Mark Graziano

Felix and Val have built an incredible academy and fostered an even better community for Artista. Felix is a well balanced teacher and his only expectation is that you try to better yourself as a student. It doesn't matter if your goal is to compete and win medals, or if you're jumping into BJJ later in life and are trying to stay active while appreciating the Art, Felix will give you equal attention regardless of personal goals. All the members I have met are competitive, but supportive. If you ever have questions, someone is always happy to help. No one is there to mindlessly smash their opponents, they take the team mindset seriously. Felix also has some incredible connections. He recently held a seminar with World Champions Gui Mendes and Tainan Dalpra, and in a few weeks, Liam Moss, another World Champion, will be a guest instructor. This is a top-tier academy.

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Posted 8 years ago

Jamie Vance

I grew up in martial arts and trained in western boxing as an adult. When looking at something that my son and I could share, I looked at Artista. The culture there is everything! Not only has it been great for my son, but it has challenged me also. Jiu-Jitsu in my opinion, teaches self-management and emotional regulation better than anything I have ever experienced. Coach Felix and his team are excellent examples of that and do a great job mentoring and modeling for the kids as well as adults.

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Posted 8 years ago

John Dixon

This place is special. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is light, and the coaches have a truly deep understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Please check it out.

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Posted 8 years ago

Justin Bachman

Awesome gym and great people!

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Posted 8 years ago

S K

I was visiting from Chicago and stopped by for a drop-in, no-gi class and I can’t speak more highly of this place. Everyone (from the students to instructors) were super friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and well-kept. If you’re looking for a gym to start going to or just to take advantage of a trail class I highly recommend this place.

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Posted 8 years ago

Timothy Grahl

Both me and my kids are members here and love it. It’s a great community with great coaches.

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Posted 8 years ago

Tina Tappouni

Just moved from Oregon to Nashville and Artista is by far my favorite place here. Everyone is super sweet and very welcoming. I'm fortunate to have met the coaches here and have the opportunity to learn from them. Have already brought my friends to class and recommend anyone interested in Jiu Jitsu/Self Defense to check out Artista.

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Posted 8 years ago

Todd Siems

While traveling through Nashville on business, I took the opportunity to drop in on a Fundamentals class at Artista. Coach Felix and the entire dojo were very welcoming and rolled at an impressively high skill level. If I lived in Nashville, I would roll with Artista.

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Posted 9 years ago

Jameson Roper

Great gym, great coaching. Felix, Val, and Kevin are the best. 10/10

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Posted 9 years ago

Tim Grahl

I have two sons, 8 and 10, and wanted somewhere that would teach the fundamentals of jiu jitsu to teach coordination, respect, etc. We tried a few different places and this one was by far the best. Coach Felix and Kevin are both great with the kids. They run a very disciplined class and teach complex movements in a very learnable way. I highly recommend this place.

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Posted 9 years ago

david weatherman

Great group of people here. Love my experience.

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Posted 10 years ago

Thunder Cat

I want to say thank you to Gracie Barra Nashville . I travel a lot and don't get to train as often as I'd like but try to get mat time in when I can . I was in town for 3 days and saw the sign driving by . I decided to stop by after dinner and see what's up . I spoke it's Felix and he was very nice and gave me all the info . I am from a different club so there was a drop in fee but it was very fair . The place was very clean and a good amount of space . It didn't smell bad at all . Just the very fair dojo smell but almost non existent . Bathrooms also were very clean. I always notice cleanliness because I am a bit germaphobic . The instruction was great . I made to the fundamentals class at the end of the day and Insteuctor Dan did a great job . The techniques were obviously fundamentals lol but very well explained and even picked up a couple new details . I rolled with a couple of the students and I had the pleasure of rolling with Insteuctor Dan . He is very good with his technique and gave me some really good tips to add to my game . Overall I had a great experience at GB Nashvilled . Everyone that I met at the school was very nice also . I didn't really get any ego vibes from anyone and it was a very pleasant time . If your looking for a place to learn BJJ or are just interested in trying it ouT I highly recommend this place . Very friendly and their techniques are legit ! Thanks again to GB Nashville for opening your doors to me , definitely will be stopping by if I'm in town again! ~ Elias aka the guy with the mustach

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Posted 10 years ago

Gerry Hayden

If you ever have a desire to try martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-JItsu (BJJ) is the ideal form - and Gracie Barra Green Hills is the place to go. While the BJJ experience is great, you'll find the people are what makes Gracie Barra Green Hills special. Everyone is friendly and supportive. Coaches Dan and Felix really know their BJJ and how to teach it. They are also enthusiastic and encouraging. BJJ really is for everyone and everyone has their own reason for taking it up. So, start your fantastic BJJ journey at Gracie Barra Green Hills; you'll have plenty of new friends to help you along the way. Gerry Hayden

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Posted 10 years ago

Bilal Simmons

An awesome place! I love how professional and friendly everyone is. This is truly a Jewel of Nashville. Can't wait to get back.

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Posted 10 years ago

Michael Hipskind

Joining Gracie Barra was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Since joining I've lost a bunch of weight, gained confidence, and reduced my stress. The Staff Is exelent, super knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The atmosphere is great for learning, everyone is willing to learn and teach from each other. If you're looking for an activity to train your body and mind look no further.

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Posted 12 years ago

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