This is easily the best mma gym in the area. Whether you want to compete or just learn and have fun, guardian is the best environment for that. Coach Chad Hardy is the best grappler around, and he makes for an amazing coach. Coach Nakana is one of the most knowledge people in bjj I’ve ever met. And coach Itai is really passionate and willing to help you learn while making it fun. There isn’t a better gym around.

I have been training here for almost two years now and couldn’t be happier that this was the gym I chose to train at. Each coach is an expert at their craft and it has an incredible environment of people helping each other achieve their goals. I recommend them to everyone I know.

Wow this gym is absolutely amazing! The staff is wonderful and the structure, amazing! The way this gym becomes more like family is incredible to witness and be a part of! My daughters joined with my husband and after seeing what it has done for them I joined in January! It is a great time, you learn a lot and the coaches are super supportive, and great with my kiddos! They also have great merchandise, great after school programs for kids, womens only group, sometimes they host a parents night out and they truly just want the best for all of their students. I recommend Guardian and always will!

I've been a member for about a year now, and couldn't be happier. Great family environment, where they really care about you learning and growing. They have classes for both adults, and kids. I highly recommend Guardian!

Great atmosphere for everyone from beginners on day one to seasoned competitors. Instructor staff is knowledgeable and professional, and takes the time to ensure you are understanding the steps to each technique. With kid and adult classes, I highly recommend this team for anyone looking for a place to train in the Middle Tennessee area.

Both of my kids have been going to Guardian MMA for about 2 years. The journey has brought my shy daughter out of her shell. She’s made friends with other girls and there’s a strong support system amongst her female teammates. This goes a long way as I’m raising her to be a strong independent young lady. My son has excelled and it’s brought him out of his comfort zone. The instructors and staff are awesome and truly care. We had no intentions of doing tournaments, but I pushed my kids to get the experience and they’ve both have won medals at their events. Not only are both kids getting daily exercise, they’re being pushed to their limits, and are learning how to defend themselves, should they have to. There isn’t a better gym. We love it. This is a honest , unbiased review.

Very happy with the experience we had/having with Guardian. We have our 2 granddaughters enrolled in the beginner program and it has been a great experience. Very impressed with the ability of of the instructors to connect with kids. Very thankful to have found this place

I'm pretty new to jiu jitsu and have had an incredible experience at Guardian. The instructors are incredibly knowledgable, clear, patient and most importantly just good people - they look out for everyone in their classes. This is a community that is welcoming, friendly, and challenges you to be better. I genuinely feel like I'm getting just a little bit better with every class - growing, learning, being challenged and pushed, and I'm having a blast doing it.