Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Chattanooga

6211 Lee Hwy #236, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA

5.0 (36 reviews)

Disciplines

Classes

Adults Classes

Facilities

Mat Space

Culture

Welcoming Environment

Access

Free Trial

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Site

Class Schedule

Monday 2 classes

17:30 – 18:30 No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

19:00 – 20:15 Adult BJJ

Tuesday 1 classes

19:00 – 20:15 Adult BJJ

Wednesday 2 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Adult BJJ

19:00 – 20:15 Adult BJJ

Thursday 1 classes

19:00 – 20:15 Adult BJJ

Friday 2 classes

12:00 – 13:00 Adult BJJ

19:00 – 20:15 Adult BJJ

Saturday 1 classes

17:00 – 18:05 No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu

Coaches

Master Mansur Head Coach

Black Belt

Founder of Kioto BJJ; one of 22 Black Belts awarded by Grand Master Helio Gracie, one of only 6 outside the Gracie family.

Joshua Waller

No-Gi instructor at Kioto BJJ Chattanooga.

JR DaCruz

Adult BJJ instructor at Kioto BJJ Chattanooga.

Stephen Cruz

Kids BJJ instructor at Kioto BJJ Chattanooga.

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Jimmy Grimes

Stephen, JR, Josh and the rest of the crew at Kioto are professionals at fostering youth engagement. Its been a great pleasure to my kid grown and develop with their guidance.
Posted 1 year ago
Cal Aplin

There are so many options when embarking on a Jiu Jitsu journey for you kids. If you want a place with ZERO ego and real skill in not only Jiu Jitsu but in their ability to work with young kids then start here. If you want to be hardcore then go to another gym and let your kids get burnt out. If you want your kids to learn the foundation of Jiu Jitsu in an extremely safe learning environment and then compete if and when they want to, then chose Kioto every single time! My little man has come a long long way in a year training two days per week. Love this BJJ family! P.S yes it starts a little repetitive when they are super little. It NEEDS TO! They need to do something 100 times at that age to understand. You will understand they are learning when your 5 year old takes a kid down on the playground that everyone was asking to stop punching them 🤣
Posted 1 year ago
C Johnson

My 8 yr old loves it here! Feels like family and he’s learning a lot.

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Posted 1 year ago
Aaron Wagner

Kioto BJJ is great for my young son. They are very patient with him and kind. This has been a great opportunity for him to learn discipline. Thank you, Kioto Team!

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Posted 2 years ago
Grant Etheridge

I was in town for business and dropped in to train with JR and his students. What an amazing group! Professor JR is top-notch! Very welcoming, kind, and accommodating. I was so happy that I stopped into train. I was able to chat with Professor JR on the way out and we had such a nice conversation. One of a kind! Thanks again Professor. See you next time I am in town!

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Posted 3 years ago
Preston Turner

These guys are incredibly friendly and have a very welcoming training environment, it feels like a family. They also have an incredible kids class with an exceedingly high amount of participation. I would recommend training here if you are in the area or if you are thinking about having your children start their jiu jitsu journey.

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Posted 3 years ago
James Burkett

Was in Chattanooga for work and wanted to keep training. I found Kioto and the whole crew are extremely friendly and welcoming. Stephen and his dad are incredibly knowledgeable with a great learning pace. I highly recommend Kioto and will continue to train here any time im in town.

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Posted 3 years ago
Travis Jacobs

Best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gym in the Chattanooga area! Taekwando is taught here as well with great instructors. Wonderful place to train for men, women and kids! Family like environment and solid self defense tactics. Definitely try this gym out!

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Posted 4 years ago
Elisha Fowler

Absolutely fantastic!

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Posted 5 years ago
Elizabeth Escobar

This place is family. They are great with the kids.

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Posted 5 years ago
Michael Wooten

It’s a great place for kids to get involved in BJJ and to learn discipline from someone besides their parents. We wanted to teach discipline outside of the family structure early , and Kioto has been wonderful. They are friendly and kid focused. Can see a big difference in our 4 year old after a month. He’s excited to go every week.

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Posted 5 years ago
David Shrum

Great people great facilities. Solid training.

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Posted 6 years ago
Michael N. Wright, Sr.

Awesome.

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Posted 6 years ago
Andrew Shibata

Hands down the best Jiu Jitsu gym in the Chattanooga area. You''ll be hard pressed to find more knowledgeable instructors, who care infinitely about your improvement. Also, the community of people within Kioto is the best. It has a great family feel that is hard to find elsewhere. Everyone genuinely cares about you and your Jiu Jitsu journey. I highly recommend this gym!

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Posted 7 years ago
Jake Ogden

Very cool and welcoming fellow students and instructors. It is a privilege to train hear.

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Posted 7 years ago
Bekah

Both of my kids have gone here for nearly a year. The instructors are patient and kind. We love the family atmosphere!

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Posted 8 years ago
James Richardson

Best place to learn bjj in the Chattanooga area! JR, Stephen, and the other instructors create a family like atmosphere where you feel welcome. Everyone works as a team to help each other improve their technique. If you’re looking for a place to train you will not find a better place than this!

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Posted 8 years ago
Tony Mullins

Great instructor and owner is Genuine you can see he cares about the students and skills taught. I love this place. Thank you JR.

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Posted 8 years ago
Jordan Core

Great place to train! Welcoming family friendly environment and they have proven their skill in competitions many time over. If you are looking for a supportive place to train BJJ, Kioto Chattanooga is for you!

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Posted 8 years ago
David Shrum

Great place to train for kids as well as adults. The instructors are awesome with the little kids.

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Posted 9 years ago
Dale Pickett

Solid group of Instructors who are knowledgable, and proficient in their craft. People who train here are very genuine, they are committed to the sport and their teammates.

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Posted 9 years ago
Brent Phillips

I have trained at Kioto BJJ Chattanooga on several occasions while in town on business. The atmosphere there is awesome and the training is both technical and intense. I will continue to train there during business trips and am looking forward to the next opportunity. Give them a try; you will come back.

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Posted 9 years ago
Steven Keinath

Great group of people to train with. Family atmosphere.

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Posted 10 years ago