Train On Your Schedule
Weekly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at Shackelford's MMA Center in Olive Branch. Adult classes meet Tuesday and Thursday. Junior Warriors meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Monday
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Saturday
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Schedule is subject to change. Call (901) 582-5558 to confirm a specific class, or book online .
Memphis-Area Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
When We Train In Olive Branch
Shackelford's MMA Center is the Memphis metro's home for authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We run a focused weekly schedule — two adult evening classes, an early-morning adult class, and two Junior Warriors kids' classes — so working adults, parents, students, and law-enforcement professionals from East Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Southaven, Olive Branch, and Horn Lake can all find a time that fits. Every class on this page is taught by Coach JD personally, and every new student gets a free trial — no contracts, no upsell, just an honest first class on the mat.
Adults BJJ — Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Our 7:00 PM adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are the easiest entry point for beginners. Each class runs 80 minutes: warm-up, technique instruction, partner drilling, and an optional 20-minute live training (rolling) window at the end. You can leave early on day one, watch from the side, or jump in — it's your call. We teach the gi and no-gi curriculum on a rotating basis so every student gets exposure to both before they commit to either style.
5:30 AM Tuesday — Before-Work BJJ
Adults who can't make evenings train at 5:30 AM Tuesday. It's the same 80-minute format, the same curriculum, and the same optional rolling at the end. Most morning students are commuters from Memphis, parents who want their evenings back, or shift workers — everyone is welcome and the room is supportive.
Junior Warriors (Ages 9–15)
Kids' Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu meets Tuesday and Thursday at 5:20 PM. Junior Warriors is built around real BJJ skills — bullying defense, takedowns, escapes, controls, and submissions — taught in age-appropriate progressions. Confidence and respect are not slogans here; they're the byproduct of doing hard things well alongside coaches who care. Most parents see a change in their kid's posture and self-talk inside the first month.
What To Expect On Your First Class
Show up 15 minutes early in athletic clothes — shorts, t-shirt, no shoes on the mat. We have loaner gis if you'd like one. Coach JD will introduce you, pair you with a friendly training partner, and walk you through the warm-up and a beginner-friendly technique. You will not be thrown into live sparring on day one. Most beginners leave their first class smiling and a little sore — and come back.
Schedule FAQ
Do I need to sign up for a specific class time?
Yes — book your free trial first via the contact form or call (901) 582-5558 so we know to expect you. After that, drop into any scheduled class that fits.
How often should a beginner train?
Two classes per week is the sweet spot for the first 90 days. It's enough to build real skill without burning out — and it's why our Tuesday/Thursday adult schedule is structured the way it is.
Is there a class for women or self-defense specifically?
Adult BJJ is co-ed and beginner-friendly, and women train in every class. If you'd like to read more about why BJJ is the best self-defense art for women, see our BJJ for Women page.
What's the difference between gi and no-gi?
Gi training uses the traditional kimono and emphasizes grip-based control. No-gi is faster, more athletic, and closer to MMA grappling. We rotate both — see our no-gi page for the full breakdown.
Where are you located?
8804 Caroma St, Suite 155, Olive Branch, MS 38654 — about 15 minutes from the heart of the Memphis metro and right off Goodman Road.
Ready to train?
Ready to Step on the Mat?
Your first class is on us. Real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught well, minutes from the Memphis metro.