Nashville's Premier Martial Arts & Fitness Academy
BJJ · Boxing · Muay Thai · Wrestling · Judo · Wellness — All Under One Roof
Built on Lineage. Raised to a Higher Standard.
Music City Martial Arts is Nashville's premier full-spectrum fight and fitness facility — offering elite instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, and Cardio Kickboxing alongside Personal Training and a full Wellness & Recovery suite featuring peptide therapy, red light, IV recovery, and saunas. All under one roof at our 5,000+ sq ft Berry Hill facility.
Built on 25+ years of championship lineage, Music City Martial Arts is more than a gym. It's a community built on accountability — coaches who track your progress, training partners who notice when you miss a week, and an environment where beginners and competitors train side by side toward their own version of excellence. The confidence and mental resilience you build here follow you everywhere.
Your first week is on us. Come see what training here feels like.
Our Programs
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Train in the same system that has produced champions for over two decades. Our BJJ program offers separate tracks for kids, women, fundamentals beginners, and competitive grapplers.
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Boxing
45-minute instructional boxing classes covering fundamentals, footwork, combinations, and light sparring. Open to male and female adults at all experience levels.
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Muay Thai
Muay Thai at MCMA (also known as kickboxing) teaches punches, kicks, elbows, and knees — the most complete striking system in the world. Great for self-defense, fitness, and competition.
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Wrestling
Wrestling develops explosive takedowns, dominant control positions, and the relentless physical conditioning that athletes at every level need. Whether you're building an MMA base or training pure wrestling, MCMA has you covered.
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Cardio Kickboxing
Cardio Kickboxing at MCMA combines martial arts movement with high-intensity interval training. Burn calories, build endurance, and have fun — no experience required.
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Judo
Judo is one of the world's most effective throwing arts and the foundation of many BJJ techniques. MCMA's Judo program develops powerful throws, takedowns, and ground control for competition and self-defense.
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Personal Training
MCMA's personal training program delivers fully individualized coaching from a NASM-certified trainer with over a decade of continued licensure — covering martial arts skill, strength, weight loss, nutrition, and mental performance. Whether you're a competitor or a C-suite executive, you get a real plan, not guesswork.
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Wellness & Recovery
MCMA is more than a gym — it's a complete performance and wellness center. Our recovery and wellness services include peptide therapy, hormone replacement, prescription weight loss, IV recovery, red light therapy, saunas, and premium supplementation.
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"Music City Martial Arts consistently provides an outstanding environment for learning and growth in BJJ, Boxing, MMA, and fitness. The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in the success of every student, regardless of age or experience level. What truly sets MCMA apart is the community — welcoming, kind, supportive, and fun. Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, or compete, I highly recommend Music City Martial Arts."
John Dixon
BJJ Student · 8+ Years
"I'm a novice, new to martial arts, and started a little apprehensive at 46. Yet everyone here is very welcoming and you feel like you're part of an amazing community from day 1. The beginner classes are great — you don't need any prior experience to get started. If you're new, you'll find yourself completely sweaty, worn out, and with new confidence from the beginning. 100% worth trying it out!"
Steven Fudge
Member
"In a city full of martial arts and jiu jitsu schools, this place stands out for its instruction, facility, and overall atmosphere. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply learning something new, you'll find what you need here. Beginners feel comfortable, experienced practitioners continue to grow, and visitors are welcomed like part of the team."
Russell Whitt
Member
Why Train at Music City Martial Arts?
25+ Years of Championship Lineage
Music City Martial Arts traces directly to Luiz Palhares and the Shawn Hammonds BJJ Association. You're not joining a gym — you're joining a tradition built on 25+ years of championship-level coaching in Nashville.
Real-World Confidence & Mental Resilience
Knowing you can defend yourself changes how you carry yourself. Members consistently report lower stress, greater focus, and real confidence off the mat — gains that show up in every part of life.
All Ages. All Levels.
From Little Kids classes (age 4+) to adult competition training, we have a program for every starting point. Whether you've never trained a day in your life or you're a seasoned competitor, you belong here.
A Community That Shows Up
Music City Martial Arts members don't just train together — they become family. Coaches track your progress, training partners notice when you miss a week, and the culture of accountability is unlike any other gym in Nashville.
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One-Week Trial
No commitment required
- Access to any class for 7 days
- Any program — BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, and more
- No contract or credit card required
- Personal intro with a head coach
- Full access to Music City Martial Arts' premium facility
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Programs for every age and experience level. No prior training needed.
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