Braga Bjj Knoxville — Local services in Knoxville

I'm new to Knoxville and wanted to get into BJJ. This was the first gym I visited in the area. It was superior to any BJJ gym I'd tried where I used to live. I had intended to visit four BJJ gyms in Knoxville before making any sort of commitment. After 5 minutes at GB Knoxville, I was ready to sign up. The instructors are, of course, highly qualified, and they are also very welcoming and personable. As a woman in a mostly-male gym, I had some reservations, but the staff and students were all very appropriate at all times. The atmosphere at this gym is positive and enthusiastic. Instructors balance encouragement with constructive feedback. In particular Professor Dave is great to work with because he is so skilled at offering pointers in a way that is empowering rather than discouraging. Even the gym's owner and instructor is very personable, greeting friends as they enter and sometimes making a joke during a demonstration. Gracie Barra Knoxville provides world-class jiu jitsu instruction. Samuel Braga is basically the god of Jiu Jitsu. Maybe not God himself, but Moses at least. In almost any class session, several blackbelts are present and willing to help the beginners. I think there are probably 20 or so blackbelts that frequent this gym. From the moment I set foot on the mat during my "trial" class, I always felt comfortable approaching the instructors or other random blackbelts if I needed clarification or someone to drill with. After 3 months at this gym, I have a good conceptualization of jiu jitsu as well as an understanding of precision and fluidity. My technical skill has improved remarkably, and moves that were once difficult or awkward are now intuitive and...

We just recently moved to Knoxville. Jiu jitsu is a passion I share with my son, so as you can understand finding the right place is important to me.. With that in mind I did my homework well before our move. From the second I walked in, I knew I found the perfect place to train with my son. Mr. Samuel genuinely makes you feel right at home from the first second you walk in. It does not matter if he is on the mat rolling or what he is doing, he will drop what he is doing to welcome you. Most importantly don't forget the world class experience he holds! All I can say is just try it out, you will not want to train at any...

Previously gave a negative review due to poor communication, but the number I gave Sam was incorrect and he was unable to reach me. Was charged automatically and had asked for a refund and he kindly said he would give me one. Then it had been a couple weeks with no refund and he personally reached out to me via Facebook since my telephone number was incorrect and offered me a refund in person and another incentive for the inconvenience. Wonderful gym and I enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Would recommend this place to anyone. Wonderful...