3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy is Chattanooga’s premier self-defense martial arts academy exclusively dedicated to the teaching of Gracie Jiu Jitsu technique and philosophy as developed by its founder the late Grand Master Helio Gracie.
Clean place to train and super convenient location. We just started in the kids class and our six year old is having a blast. The instructor / owner Mr. Swafford is a master of his craft. Classes are fun for the kids and it also feels like the instructor is a little harder on the kids than most places (thank God, with society these days kids need discipline). The second best part about this place is they also have another biz that sells super fresh beef. Beef where the cows were humanly raised and fed right. I’ll never have a better smash burger than the one we bought from these guys!
Great school, great instructors and great culture. Highly recommend!
Great place to come and train jujitsu!
I came for a class because I was in town on a work trip and I do jujitsu, but a different kind than here. Mickey was welcoming and I watched him end the kids class. He has a great attitude with the kids. Josh, a brown belt, taught the adults class. He did great. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and I felt safe training there.
I have experience with both the adult classes and kids classes: Excellent kids classes that reinforce positive behavior and attitudes both on the mat and at home. As an adult my desire to participate was initially focused on the actual training and learning of BJJ. However, quickly my desire to attend class (while I am still excited to train and learn) is predicated on being involved in a positive and healthy community that is encouraging and helpful. The gym is "newbie" accessible and easy. I have had zero negative interactions- which is rare in even the best of places. If you are looking for a place to train jiu jitsu- you will find exactly what you're looking for. If you're looking for a place to belong and find community- you will find it and it will be easy. If you want both- jackpot!
This gym has a very nice facility. The instructors and students were open, helpful, kind and welcoming to myself and son as visitors. The people here were cool and knowledgeable. What more could you ask for?
Incrediblely talented instructor. Structured learning, on schedule, and to the point.
The environment here is super laid back, very chill and not pushy at all. The students have been extremely hospitable during my time training here as well as the professor, Mickey. The colored belts represent themselves and their skill level well with a methodical controlled jiu jitsu. There is a large variety of ranks present which gives a good variety of training. Looking forward to more time on the mats with these guys.
Great place to train. It does not matter if you are a black belt with 15+ year or a white belt taking your first class. The instructors are very down to earth while the other students are very welcoming.
Mickey is a great instructor and the classes are well worth it.
The instructor is amazing, especially with the kids. Several families travel almost an hour each way (driving by many other martial arts studios on the way) to train with Mickey.
Great atmosphere and excellent instructors! This is a very welcoming academy and is full of many people from all walks of life. Mickey makes it fun while also providing a solid and structured learning environment.
My husband and I visited Chattanooga JiuJitsu Academy while in town for Thanksgiving, and had a great experience. The instruction was very thoughtful and well-delivered, and Professor Mickey took the time to correct us and give us tips that were personally useful. Having dropped in to gyms all around the world, I can say that if I lived in the area, I would enjoy training here. When rolling at the end of the class, I had great partners—both men and women—who were interesting, technical, friendly, and respectful. Thanks for the great training!
You won't find a better place to learn jiu jitsu, great environment, top notch instructors, and first class people.
Great environment for kids and adults. Instructors are amazing teachers and extremely knowledgeable and approachable. An awesome place to train!
I've been training here regularly for about 7 months and I enjoy every class. I've seen people of all ages train here, from kids to seniors and every age in between (men and women), everyone is respectful and helpful, from the instructors to the students. There is something here for every skill level regardless of your athletic ability. From the hardcore to the casual. I wish I would have signed up sooner.
Before I started training at CJJA I asked some advice from a friend and he said make sure the main instructor has trained with legit people. When you walk into the place you will see pictures of Mickey working with the Gracie Family. Mickey has created an amazing environment that promotes longevity in his students. Recently on a random Tuesday night we had 3 black belts walking around giving tips and correcting technique. You can find gyms that don't have A black belt period. CJJA is a place where anyone can train and expect to be treated with a sense of respect and friendliness. Also, no one there takes themselves too seriously, which is nice.
This school focuses on techniques that are applicable to real world street survival. The staff is friendly and work great with my kids. They teach techniques for defusing confrontations and bullying in school. It's also great for them to have the opportunity to learn from an instructor who's studied under the family who pioneered Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Gracies.
Top quality instruction, curriculum, learning environment, students, etc... Thanks Mickey for Chattanooga Jiu Jitsu Academy. My 8+ years with you has been one of the most rewarding things in my life.
Great school! They really emphasize personal self defense. They will start you off with amazing BJJ fundamentals. Best BJJ in the area hands down.
It's a great school to learn self defense.
Cancelled membership in April 2019. $216.66 charged to my VISA in May. Cancelled credit card and notified BBB. Did get money refunded May 10 2019. Too much of a Clic and don't like newbies.
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