Renzo Gracie Nashville

Renzo Gracie Nashville is a premier martial arts academy offering world-class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and kids programs for all ages and experience levels.

Led by Professor Shawn Williams, a direct black belt under Renzo Gracie, and Head Coach PJ McMahon, our team provides elite instruction in a supportive, ego-free environment. With locations in Brentwood and Belle Meade, we help students build confidence, improve fitness, learn real-world self-defense, and grow on and off the mats.

The coaching team at Renzo Gracie Nashville includes Shawn Williams, PJ McMahon, Johnny Keefe, Lance Martin, Dan Diaz, Adriano Bontempo, Joey Torres, Gino Cartagena, Bryan Wunder, and Mac Mccabe. With that many instructors involved, you can expect a team-based approach that supports different learning styles, whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or refining your grappling game. The mix of BJJ, self-defense, Muay Thai, and kids programs gives coaches plenty of room to guide students through a broad training path.