Website: https://artistabjjnashville.com/
Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts academy located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee. The academy was founded in 2017 to “provide the best martial arts learning experience to our community” and offers classes for both adults and children. Artista describes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a martial art that “teaches you how to control and submit an opponent by using leverage and technique,” and states that classes are offered 7 days a week for all ages and levels. The academy emphasizes structured curricula paired with a professional training environment.
Programs
Artista offers programs grouped by age and experience level, with complimentary trial classes available for newcomers. Adult classes span fundamentals and advanced levels in both gi and no-gi formats. Children’s programs are broken out by age group, including a 3-4 year old program, a 5-7 year old program, and an 8-13 year old program, in addition to basics-level instruction. The structured curriculums are designed to take students from their first class through more advanced training over time.
Instructors
The academy is staffed by a team of belted instructors. Felix Garcia, a black belt, teaches Fundamentals, Advanced, and the 8-13 year old program. Juan Pablo Jaramillo, a black belt, teaches Fundamentals and Advanced. Kevin Mendez, a brown belt, teaches Fundamentals, Basics, the 3-4 year old program, and the 5-7 year old program. Bernard Au, a black belt, teaches No-Gi Fundamentals and No-Gi Advanced. Jim Clarke, a brown belt, teaches No-Gi Fundamentals. The assistant coaching staff includes Charles Link, Clara Mae Blanchard, Maggie Link, Angel Hernandez, and Nik Pelligrino.
About
Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was established in 2017 with a mission to offer quality martial arts instruction to the Nashville community. The academy notes that it was founded in Nashville to inspire and change people’s lives through the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It operates under the leadership of Gui Mendes, who the site describes as “a 4x World Champion” and a hall of fame inductee noted for competitive success and for developing multiple champions while advancing jiu-jitsu techniques. The academy frames its approach around structured curricula and a professional training environment intended to support students at every level.
Location & Contact
Artista Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is located at 2203 Bandywood Dr., Nashville, TN, in the Green Hills area. The academy can be reached by phone at (615) 712-1449 or by email at [email protected].
Additional Information
The website includes sections for Adult Programs, Kids Programs, About, Instructors, Facility and Location, Schedule, Store, and Book a Class, and visitors can book a complimentary trial class through the site. The gym also houses NASIO, an athletic training facility located inside the academy. Artista maintains a presence on Instagram and Facebook.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (artistabjjnashville.com).