“I have trained for years, in multiple styles, in multiple states, and at multiple gyms. GMA has the best variety of arts available in the Nashville area — frankly, the best I have seen anywhere. All the instructors are top quality.”
An official Academia Rocian Gracie Jr. school — the Gracie system, taught in Gallatin by IBJJF-certified black belts with over 50 years of teaching experience. Adults, teens and kids. Your first class is always free.
Traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for every age and level. Whether you're stepping on the mat for the first time or training to compete — we have a class for you.
Build confidence, discipline, and real self-defense skills in a fun, structured environment. Safe Sport Certified instructors with background-checked staff.
Learn traditional Gi Jiu-Jitsu with direct Gracie lineage instruction. Structured belt progression meets you where you are, beginner or returning.
Fast-paced grappling focused on wrestling, clinch work, and submissions. Great entry point for athletes from other combat sports.
Elite competition training under Professor Spillmann. IBJJF tournament prep, intensive drilling, built for serious competitors.
With over 50 years of martial arts excellence, Global Martial Arts USA has built a legacy of discipline, respect, and community in Sumner County — and our Jiu-Jitsu academy carries direct Rocian Gracie Jr. lineage.




More than after-school care — our programs combine martial arts training, character development, and academic enrichment in a safe, structured environment.
We pick your child up from school, feed them a snack, help with homework, and get them on the mat. Door-to-door from local Sumner County schools.
A full accredited program with on-site teachers, small groups, and daily martial arts built into the schedule.
Full-day camps on school breaks with martial arts, field trips, games, and structured activities all day long.
Certified, background-checked, and Safe Sport trained — with decades of combined mat time between them.

Grandson of Carlos Gracie, the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the man who created the curriculum every class here follows. He promoted Professor Konrado to Black Belt in 2000 — the first Black Belt he ever awarded. Master Rocian teaches from Brazil; our classes are taught by the coaches he certified in his method.

50+ years in martial arts. Received his BJJ Black Belt directly under Professor Rocian Gracie Jr. — grandson of Carlos Gracie. Founder of GMA and lifelong competitor, coach, and teacher.

Kukkiwon / GMA / IBJJF certified. Trains across multiple disciplines and brings energy and patience to every class — especially with younger students.

Multi-discipline martial artist and BJJ coach. Brings technical precision and a calm teaching style to both adult and youth classes.

Coaches on the Jiu-Jitsu mat and works closely with new students. Trained in the Rocian Gracie Jr. curriculum alongside the GMA fight team.
Voted the top martial arts school in Sumner County. Hear from the students and parents who train with us.
No experience needed. Your first class is free — just show up ready to move.
Pick the class that fits — Kids, Adult Gi, or No-Gi — and schedule your first session. No pressure, just come try it out.
Wear comfortable clothes — we provide the gi for your trial. Arrive 10 minutes early and an instructor will walk you through the whole class.
Talk with us about your goals — self defense, fitness, competition, or your child's confidence — and we'll map out where to start.
Ready to start? Book a free trial class or reach out with any questions. We're here to help you find the right class.
Your first class is completely free — no commitment required. Pick a class, choose a time that works, and come see what training here is like.
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