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Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center

73 White Bridge Rd Ste G-3, Nashville, TN 37205

5.07 reviews · via Google

About Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center

Renzo Gracie Nashville was founded by Professor Shawn Williams, a 6th-degree black belt under Renzo Gracie and the fifth black belt promoted from the Renzo Gracie Academy in New York (2002), inventor of the Williams Guard, a coach for Team GSP on The Ultimate Fighter season 12 and a long-time ADCC and IBJJF commentator. The academy teaches gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through the Williams Training Curriculum built on Renzo Gracie's foundations, with separate fundamentals and advanced tracks, plus Muay Thai kickboxing under 21-year pro PJ McMahon and kids jiu-jitsu and kickboxing from age four. More than 100 class times a week run across its two academies, and a pro training team is available by coach invitation; advanced jiu-jitsu classes require a 3-stripe white belt or higher. This record covers the Belle Meade flagship academy at 73 White Bridge Road, which has two large mat spaces, private showers, locker rooms and a community lounge.

Pricing

Trial class
First two classes free, for adults and kids alike; no prior experience needed.

Programs

  • Gi
  • No-Gi
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Competition
  • Self-Defense

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →
6:00 AM
Gi Jiu Jitsu (All Levels)
6:00 AM
Kickbox
12:00 PM
Kickbox
12:00 PM
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
3:00 PM
Kids JJ (Age 4-5)
4:00 PM
Kids JJ (Age 6-8)
5:00 PM
Kids JJ (Age 9-15)
5:00 PM
Kids Kickbox (Age 7-13)
6:30 PM
Gi Jiu Jitsu (All Levels)
6:30 PM
Kickbox
7:30 PM
Kickbox Sparring (Invite Only)
7:30 PM
No-Gi Jiu Jitsu (All Levels)

Instructors

Shawn WilliamsBlack Belt
head

Lineage: Renzo Gracie

Johnny KeefeBlack Belt
Coach; training since 2015, black belt 26 May 2023

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Lance MartinBlack Belt
Coach; training since 2005

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Dan DiazBlack Belt
1st-degree black belt

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Adriano BontempoBlack Belt
Coach at Brentwood; training since 2006

Lineage: Ralph Gracie → Roberto Godoi → Fábio "Gaúcho"

Joey TorresBlack Belt
Teaches jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at both locations
Bryan WunderBlack Belt
Teaches primarily at Belle Meade; 13+ years grappling
Mac McCabeBrown Belt
Coach at both locations; 11 years, competes regularly
Jackson MenaBrown Belt
Coach at both locations; nearly 10 years

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Alex JossBrown Belt
Coach; about nine years training and competing

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Jaysen BakerBrown Belt
Coach at Belle Meade; 10 years grappling
Carson ThigpenPurple Belt
Kids and adult jiu-jitsu coach

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Zac EichstadtPurple Belt
Coach since 2023

Lineage: Shawn Williams

Nikki GeigerPurple Belt
Kids programme coach at Brentwood

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center?+

The head instructor is Shawn Williams, a black belt with lineage through Renzo Gracie.

Does Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Renzo Gracie Nashville/Williams Training Center offers a dedicated program for children.

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