KIDS & ADULT JIU-JITSU CLASSES
IN FRANKLIN & NOLENSVILLE, TN
Real self-defense, discipline, and fitness for the whole family — two academies, one standard.
Seasoned practitioner or first day on the mat — our experienced professors and supportive community are here to guide you. Choose your academy and step on the mats.
ONE STANDARD. ONE FAMILY.
A HOME ON THE MATS
RMA brings the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Middle Tennessee — helping people learn real self-defense and exercise in a challenging new way. Two academies, one standard, one family: Nolensville and Westhaven / Franklin.
Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art focused on control, leverage and submissions — a discipline that rewards patience and craft over strength. From your child's first class to our highest-level adult session, every program is taught with intention. Respect, discipline, and precision aren't an afterthought — we drill them as deliberately as technique, every single class.
- Kids, adults & competition team
- NoGi & wrestling programs
- Two Middle Tennessee locations
- Authentic Lineage
A Program
For Every Level
One academy, the whole family on the mat. From a child's first class to a competitor's next tournament — every program under one roof.
Mighty Mites
Introductory class for the youngest fighters — focus, coordination and confidence on day one.
Pee Wees
Building on the basics with structured drills and live training.
Juniors
Advanced techniques for future champions ready to compete.
Beginner
Fundamentals of our teen & adult curriculum — everything you need to start your journey.
Advanced
Advanced Jiu-Jitsu program for teens and adults pushing their game.
NoGi & Wrestling
NoGi Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling for teens and adults — sharpen takedowns, control and submissions.
Led By The
Ribeiro Family
Two head professors, one standard — meet the professors leading each academy.
WHAT SETS US
APART?
Real Self-Defense
A self-defense martial art with real-life applicable positions. Everything you learn works off the mats too.
Built For Families
Never trained? You and your kids are exactly who we built this for. Zero ego, structured fundamentals, a room that wants your whole family to stay.
Authentic Lineage
The Ribeiro family is just three people removed from Carlos Gracie Sr. — the founder, primary developer, and patriarch of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
World-Class Experience
Learn from champions. Professor John Ribeiro is a two-time World Champion, and Professor Marcelo Ribeiro has coached over 10 Pan Am kids champions.
What Families Say
Five-star reviews from both academies — parents, kids and adult students on the mats in Nolensville and Franklin.
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Two Locations.
One Family.
One membership allows you to train at both academies. Each location runs its own class schedule — check the academy page for its specific times.
Your First Class
Is On Us
Book a free trial at either academy. No uniform required — just show up in comfortable clothes.