Chattanooga Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Apr 2026

4 stripe blue belt and I train in Atl but I am in Chattanooga for work. CJJA allowed me to drop-in today and Coach Chris ran an amazing class. Very clear instructions and everyone at this gym took care of me, introduced themselves and were absolute gentlemen.

Made it feel like a home away from home.

Will absolutely be back asap. Addicting atmosphere

Sep 2025

I dropped in for their am open mat while traveling in the area. Super strong BJJ at all belt levels. I was pushed and never felt unsafe due to spazzy or head-hunted for being a drop-in. Friendly and respectful and so much talent.

Jan 2025

Clean place to train and super convenient location. We just started in the kids class and our six year old is having a blast. The instructor / owner Mr. Swafford is a master of his craft. Classes are fun for the kids and it also feels like the instructor is a little harder on the kids than most places (thank God, with society these days kids need discipline). The second best part about this place is they also have another biz that sells super fresh beef. Beef where the cows were humanly raised and fed right. I’ll never have a better smash burger than the one we bought from these guys!