Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Now Enrolling:

We decided to open a  15,000-sqft  academy in Gallatin, so we could offer great family martial arts.  To maintain our family atmosphere at this time  we are taking adult beginners to purple belts and children (ages 7 to 12) up to the level of Green.   We will open up more classes for advanced adult students (ages 13 &up)  once we build our program.
 
Please call us with any questions: 615-989-7945
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Benefits of Training Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an intense, aerobic and anaerobic workout that helps your fitness and health improve. It is a different workout to develop body coordination as well as personal awareness and self defense. The benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu goes above and beyond any other martial art due to its adaptability in the skills and techniques that you learn to take down any opponent of any size.

Self Defense

BJJ at GMA Martial Arts in Gallatin puts you in an atmosphere where you can succeed with any sized opponent, gain self-esteem and confidence in your skills, and learn to never give up and raise your endurance. We will give you the skills you need to feel confident in redirection and assertiveness in any threatening situation. Our members at GMA Martial Arts are taught how to assess and de-escalate situations without needing to physically use their skills.

Fitness

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a total body workout because it involves a lot of explosive throws, speed, agility, and ground grappling. At GMA Martial Arts, we know the importance of a healthy mind and body. In BJJ, you’ll burn hundreds of calories in each class, develop lean muscles, and boost stamina and endurance. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a high-energy training class from start to finish that is fun and engaging for any student.

Improved Fitness 

A   brand new workout to your routine will greatly help. At GMA Martial Arts, we know the importance of a healthy mind and body, so introducing yourself to martial arts is a great way to  promote weight loss and stamina. In BJJ, you’ll burn hundreds of calories in each class, develop lean muscles, and boost flexibility. BJJ is a high-energy training class that is great for overall health and/or weight loss.

Confidence Building/Good Example

GMA Martial Arts is dedicated to empowering you with the confidence and self-esteem needed to get yourself out of a dangerous situation. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can bring out the positive qualities that have always been a part of you, whether that is inner calm, positive mental attitude, patience, or self-discipline. BJJ will help you overcome fear, anger and self-doubt. By empowering your body and mind with the skills to defend yourself and hold your own, all of our students are able to face their fears and walk a little taller and more confident after every class.

Variety Workouts/Stress Relief

BJJ helps build mental toughness, teaches the value of hard work, and gives you the persistence you need in everyday life. Many members at GMA Martial Arts have said that BJJ is also a great stress-relief from school or work because it helps take their mind off problems they are facing so they can focus all their strength and thoughts into grappling on the mats. It is a workout where you have to use your intelligence to problem solve and figure out how to get out from your opponent’s hold on you. By engaging your brain during class, BJJ can help provide a completely different workout that you won’t find anywhere else.

Community

In BJJ you need to have a training partner to practice with, so you spend a lot of time with the other students in your class. By creating a bond of trust and reciprocation, you and your grappling partner can then practice various techniques on each other and see what works or doesn’t work. This martial art cannot be learned based solely on the use of paddles or punching bags. Members at GMA Martial Arts have become close friends and help each other refine their skills and reach their goals.

School Professor

My name is Professor Konrado (in Portuguese).  I am a Black Belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and an IBJJF member.  I received my belt in 2000 under Professor Rocian Gracie Jr, the Grandson of the founder, Carlos Gracie. Rocian Gracie Jr learned from his father Rocian Gracie, Carlson Gracie and several of his uncles and is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt in BJJ.  
 
I myself have competed and trained in Jiu-Jitsu, TaeKwonDo, Karate, HapKiDo  and other martial arts even before MMA took off as a sport.  Rocian Gracie is myJiu-Jitsu brother, my best friend and an uncle to my children.  He honored me by naming his son Conrado Gracie after me.  Rocian Gracie is a wonderful martial artist and his family is close to my family and my heart. We worked and trained together for many years in my academy in California until he married and  moved back to Brazil to build his organization.
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I have competed in many styles over the last 50  years, have taught martial arts for over 38 years and have produced many great Black Belts, many tournament winners and life champions. I have taught amateur to pro levels and even trained with and sparred some great martial artists and fighters. In my more than 50 years, I have taught and trained in many Martial Arts and combative arts like Karate, TaeKwonDo, HapKiDo, Judo, Kung Fu, Muay Thai and Boxing.  I currently hold high Master levels in Hapkido, Karate and 8th Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo.  I also hold Black belts and ranking in other martial art styles.  Does this mean I am the best fighter in the world?  No, it just means I have more knowledge to teach to those who want to learn. 
 
I do consider myself a good fighter, competitor, coach and a  teacher who cares about my students whom I consider close family.  I have been training for over 50 years and teaching for over 45 years.  Since 1979 teaching martial arts  is the only  job that I have ever had, so to me, teaching martial arts, self defense, fighting  and life skills is my life.  Even today my family continues our tradition of teaching martial arts and improving lives.
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At our academy, we teach several martial arts, but our main focuses are traditional family programs and practical  self defense.  As we grow as an academy in our local area, we will be competing more in all styles including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  As our programs continues to grow we will  teach our best  to produce quality Black Belts and outstanding individuals.  Rocian Gracie Jr academies have competed at many top events and have produced several top fighters and champions. The bottom line is, if you work hard and earn it, we will teach you and share all we have learned over the past 50 years.
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You might ask why we moved to Gallatin.   As a new grandfather and after 33 years of  teaching seminars, traveling, operating 12 locations (California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, India) and working as vice president of several big organizations.  I wanted to retire near family and spend more time with my children, grandchildren  and wonderful  wife.   I  wanted to focus on teaching, writing and enjoying a simpler country,  family lifestyle.  So in 2011, we as a family, moved to the area to be closer to my wife’s family. When we acquired a larger 15,000-sqft  location in 2017 we started the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  and Kung Fu programs and we had a large program until covid hit in 2019/2020. We never give up so we pushed forward and rebuilt many programs.
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If you have any other questions please visit us or call.  ( 615) 989-7945 and ask for Professor Konrado or his son Kurt who is a Brown Belt and his students Adriano  and Alexi who are both blue belts.  You can also call Brazil and talk to Rocian Gracie Jr at his academy in Brazil and watch the video below to learn more about Rocian Gracie Jr method and his academies in Brazil.
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Rocian Gracie Academy Brazil: Click Here

After School Care Alternative - Registration

After School Care Alternative - Registration

Dear Future ASP Parents,

GMA Gallatin parents and children love our program. The tuition value can't be beat for all of the benefits a child gains in our program.  Once you register and pay the $175.00 registration/ start up fee, we will enroll you in our system. The registration fee includes the first week plus registration. (Once the form is completed you will be redirected to PayPal to complete your payment.)

* Limited Space - No Refunds 

Our ASP GMS director will call you to schedule a private meeting. It is important to make your scheduled appointment, as there is limited space. The director will give you all the needed paperwork at the meeting so you can complete the ASP registration. You are not registered until the packet is completed at the school.  

Appointment times 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Please tell us more about your child in our Leave a Comment Sections.  

Thank You

GMA Office - 615-989-7945 - Ext 5

 

GMA-ASP Policy:

To hold your position on weeks off from school, summer breaks, fall breaks and holidays, there is a weekly $30 maintenance fee to hold your position. As an added benefit, the maintenance fee also includes weekly martial arts training classes during the off seasons and seasonal breaks. Please note: We do not prorate short school weeks, inclement weather-closed days or sick personal days. You must call the school before 1pm if your child is not attending or does not need to be picked up on a specific day.  If a driver has to wait or have a teacher search for a child, there is a $10 no-call fee. GMA also offers Summer camps and  Fall / Spring camps if there is enough interest.  

Items to bring to the registration meeting:

Bring Your Insurance Card
Drivers License  or Government ID Card
School Information ( Teachers Name)

Thank you for submitting your application. Our director will call you within 2 business days to schedule an in-house meeting, Please make sure your mail box is not full.