Midtown Grappling Academy in Memphis, Tennessee

“Me and the kids love it here. When I first came to the area I knew this was the gym we would stay at. Great Instructors, Students, and Rolls. If you havenu2019t checked out Midtown Grappling Academy you are missing out.”

— Matt A. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-21

“Professor Alex is one of the nicest people I met in jiu jitsu. What started as a one off drop in from a work trip turned into something much more u2014 a second home which I could always count on every time I would visit Memphis. The gym is incredibly spacious and the people are EXTREMELY welcoming and friendly. MGA also runs a fantastic kids program. Overall, I couldnu2019t recommend MGA enough u2014 if you have the chance to v”

— Henry G. · ★★★★★

“This gym is great! The facility is huge, clean, and top-notch, but itu2019s the culture that really stands out. Alex and the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, offering expert techniques and details that level up your game. Whether youu2019re a local or just dropping in, the team makes you feel right at home. If youu2019re in Memphis, I highly recommend checking them out!”

— Alejandro .. · ★★★★★

“Finding MGA has truly been such a gift to our family. The training is intense and challenging, but what makes it even more special is the irreplaceable community that comes with it. And just when you think it couldnu2019t get any betteru2026 it does. MGA offers adult classes at the same time as the kidsu2019 classes, so parents can get an incredible workout in right alongside their children. Being able to train at the same time ”

— Olivia C. · ★★★★★

“This is where I started my BJJ journey back in 2018. I moved from Memphis but will always come in for a class when I'm visiting.The gym has been upgraded a lot from when I started and to every time I visit there seems to be new improvements to the facility. Would highly recommend taking a class with the coaches Doug Larson and Ryan Dalton who are both black belts. They are both very knowledgeable and skilled at BJJ.”

— Alex M. · ★★★★★

“I was traveling through Tennessee and dropped into Midtown Grappling to get a roll in. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. The atmosphere was friendly, professional, and focused. The coaching was excellent u2014 technical, detail-oriented, and immediately helpful. I was able to make a few meaningful adjustments to my technique during the session, which speaks to the quality of instruction and the attention give”

— Nicholas D. · ★★★★★

“I dropped in and trained twice now. Once, a little smaller class and the full treatment on my second visit. Joe was super welcoming and gave an awesome class both times. I'm at four stripe blue currently. There was plenty of skill in the room and instruction to give me plenty to take back to my home gym. They've got nice facilities (bathroom, changing areas, etc) and a great mat space. While I'm traveling, it's like ”

— Edward S. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-24

“Have trained jujitsu before and was looking for a good gym in this area when I moved here. Found this gym had excellent coaching and a supportive environment to train with other motivated people. The coach is very knowledgeable and the type of training I received here greatly improved my jujitsu. Would recommend this gym to anyone in the area looking for a good place to improve their skills and get exposure to grappl”

— Peyton R. · ★★★★★