MON-THU
9:30AM - 8:30PM
FRI
9:30AM - 6:30PM
SAT
12-2PM
Coach Cliff FonsecaLuiz Palhares

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Welcome to Jiu Jitsu Nation

At Jiu Jitsu Nation, we offer the finest instruction of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Gracie Jiu Jitsu in Middle Tennessee. The most effective form of self-defense in the world. We offer an After school program, S.T.A.R. Jiu Jitsu Kids Program, Adult Jiu Jitsu, and Women only Jiu Jitsu class. Our chief instructor Cliff Fonseca is a Luiz Palhares black belt, who is a 6th degree Rickson Gracie black belt. Mr. Fonseca has trained with a long list of BJJ, Mixed Martial Arts, and UFC legends.  Below, you will find the Nation's Lineage.

  • Mitsuyo Maeda


    Mitsuyo Maeda









  • Carlos Gracie


    Carlos Gracie









  • Helio Gracie


    Helio Gracie









  • Rolls Gracie


    Rolls Gracie









  • Rickson Gracie


    Rickson Gracie









  • Luiz Palhares


    Luiz Palhares









  • Cliff Fonseca


    Cliff Fonseca












Get healthy with Jiu Jitsu

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There are numerous health benefits you can expect from learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. These include improvements in your physical strength, endurance, flexibility, and speed. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a lot of fun and you will feel refreshed once you come out of each class. Aside from knowing how to defend yourself, you will also gain self-confidence, self-discipline, self-control and respect for others.

Health Benefits:

  • Self-defense & Self-confidence
  • Improved fitness and cardiovascular health
  • Improved flexibility
  • Greater strength
  • Improved resilience
  • weight loss
  • team work
  • Lots of fun!!