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Best BJJ Gyms in Knoxville, TN (2026)

Last updated July 2026 · ranked by student review count

Knoxville has 12 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms in our directory with 373 student reviews between them. The ranking below is simple and honest: gyms ordered by how many students have reviewed them — a strong proxy for community size and staying power. Review counts come from public listings and refresh regularly. Always take a free trial class before committing; here's what to look for.

  1. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Knoxville/Lucas Lepri Knoxville TN

    144reviews

    With 144 student reviews — the most of any gym in Knoxville— it tops this year's list. Located at 3325 Sutherland Ave. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  2. OutboxBJJ

    91reviews

    91 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5710 Kingston Pike suite E. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  3. Cate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing

    36reviews

    36 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 1722 Louisville Dr suite c. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  4. Morris Self Defense - Martial Arts - Jiu-Jitsu - Knoxville

    29reviews

    29 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 6920 Clinton Hwy. Classes run 7 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  5. Checkmat Knoxville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    24reviews

    24 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4638 Rutledge Pike. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  6. Hosford Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    18reviews

    18 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 8630 Asheville Hwy. Classes run 6 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  7. Scruffy City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    11reviews

    11 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 2661 E Magnolia Ave #5314. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  8. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Knoxville

    8reviews

    8 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 5040 Clinton Hwy. Classes run 4 days a week. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  9. Knoxville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    6reviews

    6 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 4607 Mill Branch Ln. See hours, reviews & contact info →

  10. Knoxville Roll House Jiu jitsu

    4reviews

    4 students have reviewed this academy. Located at 3913 Chapman Hwy. See hours, reviews & contact info →

How this ranking works

We rank by verified student review counts rather than editorial opinion — more reviews generally means a bigger, longer-running community. It's a starting point, not a verdict: the right gym for you depends on schedule, location, coaching style, and culture. Browse all 12 gyms in Knoxville or read what to expect in your first class.