Foothills Martial Arts Academy / Foothills Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Foothills Martial Arts Academy / Foothills Gracie Jiu-Jitsu At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills, you'll learn realistic and practical self-defense skills in a safe and Want to know more about our classes?

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills, you'll learn realistic and practical self-defense skills in a safe and friendly environment, taught by
Professor Jerry Burns, First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our classes remain authentic to the original program developed by Master Luiz Palhares, who teaches at his own prestigious Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. Palhares was trained directl

y by the Gracie family, first under Rolls Gracie, then later under Rickson Gracie. He was awarded his black belt by Helio Gracie and Rickson Gracie in 1984, and has since won many high-level competitions and was the 1998 Brazilian National Champion in both the heavy weight senior division and open. Jiu-Jitsu is life-changing, and the benefits are not just physical. This gentle art will also increase your focus, concentration, patience, mood, and confidence. Strength and flexibility also increase, as do useful self-defense skills. However, we believe that strength is not a goal but a natural side-effect of practice. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Foothills is located in Seymour, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We welcome beginners and all skill level adults from Seymour, Sevierville, Maryville, Knoxville and surrounding areas. Message us today and become part of the Team Luiz Palhares Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family.

You don’t get better by watching. You improve by showing up and putting the work in.
06/17/2026

You don’t get better by watching. You improve by showing up and putting the work in.

06/17/2026

Tuesday training

Join us for class tonight 6:15p
06/16/2026

Join us for class tonight 6:15p

06/15/2026

Morning class promotions today. Congratulations to Kotton, Fisher, Evan and Tyler.
06/15/2026

Morning class promotions today. Congratulations to Kotton, Fisher, Evan and Tyler.

Professor Jerry Burns works closely with students to help them improve one step at a time. That attention to detail is p...
06/12/2026

Professor Jerry Burns works closely with students to help them improve one step at a time. That attention to detail is part of what makes Foothills different.

Congrats to Michael and Joe on their stripe promotions. Well deserved.
06/10/2026

Congrats to Michael and Joe on their stripe promotions. Well deserved.

Kids need structure, consistency, and clear goals. That’s exactly what they practice each time they step on the mat. 💥 ...
06/08/2026

Kids need structure, consistency, and clear goals.
That’s exactly what they practice each time they step on the mat. 💥

Jiu-jitsu teaches kids how to stay calm, think fast, and keep trying. Those lessons stick long after class ends.
06/03/2026

Jiu-jitsu teaches kids how to stay calm, think fast, and keep trying.
Those lessons stick long after class ends.

This summer, get off the couch and onto the mats. Kids classes, adult classes, and real training. 👊
06/01/2026

This summer, get off the couch and onto the mats. Kids classes, adult classes, and real training. 👊

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Maryville, TN
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