Website: https://liberdadebjj.com/
Liberdade Jiu Jitsu, also presented as Liberdade BJJ, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school describes itself as a community-focused training environment that welcomes students of all backgrounds and experience levels, from complete beginners to those returning to the mats after time away. According to the academy, it is located near the Wedgewood-Houston and The Gulch areas of Nashville, and its instruction blends traditional and modern Jiu-Jitsu with an emphasis on personal growth, respect, and connection.
Services
Liberdade BJJ offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs structured around different audiences and goals:
- Kids BJJ: Classes for young students, with children able to start as young as four years old. The program is described as helping kids build discipline, focus, and confidence through fun, focused training.
- Adult BJJ: Classes for adults at all levels, from day-one beginners to lifelong athletes, focused on strength, confidence, and practical self-defense skills.
- Online BJJ: An online video library that provides flexible Jiu-Jitsu training for all levels, accessible remotely.
- Free trial class: The academy invites prospective students to try a free class, which can be booked online, arranged by phone, or set up as a drop-in. Visitors are also welcome to observe a class before committing.
- Drop-in classes: Drop-ins are welcome without advance notice. The site lists drop-in classes at $30, with an additional $10 to rent a gi. Students may train in their own gi of any color and from any team.
A class schedule is published on the website with filters by service and staff member. Classes are structured with a warm-up, technique instruction, drilling, and optional live sparring (rolling). The academy also offers a shop and gift cards through its website.
About
The academy states that it is led by world champion instructors Milton Bastos and Alex Barcelona. Professor Milton Bastos is described as a 4th degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu with 30 years of experience, a 7-time World Champion, and a 3-time Pan American Champion. Professor Alex Barcelona is described as a 1st degree black belt with 11 years of experience, a 2-time World Champion, and a 2-time Pan American Champion. The school emphasizes technical excellence, an inclusive community, and lifelong learning. While it does not offer women-only classes, the academy states that all of its classes are welcoming and inclusive for women.
Location & Contact
- Address: 1016 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
- Phone: +1 (615) 802-5655
- Email: [email protected]
The academy notes that on-site parking is available for students and visitors, with additional street parking behind the building.
Additional Information
For a first class, the academy advises wearing comfortable athletic clothing without zippers or metal, and bringing a water bottle. Gis are available to borrow during a free trial class. Students with injuries or health concerns are asked to inform the instructor so exercises can be modified safely. The academy maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (liberdadebjj.com).