Zanshin Dojo Nashville

Zanshin Dojo Nashville

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The oldest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in middle TN. Owner Eric Silver is a 4th degree black-belt under Rickson Gracie and 7th degree black in Wado-Ryu karate.

He has taught in the US and Brazil for 32 years. Located in midtown, Nashville, TN.

06/17/2026

Escola Demian Maia we spent the evening working on base and self-defense as taught to me by Rickson Gracie. Thank you Demian Maia for the invitation and I hope everyone enjoyed the training. Let’s do it again soon. Osu!!!

Cabreúva MMA recebe Eric Silver, nome importante das artes marciais 06/17/2026

https://cabreuva.portaldacidade.com/noticias/esportes/cabreuva-mma-recebe-eric-silver-nome-importante-das-artes-marciais-3900

American master visited the Cabreúva MMA Project, praised the work with children and highlighted the power of martial arts in students' development.

Last Saturday, June 13th, Cabreúva received a special visit for those who follow and value martial arts. Master Eric Silver, a major international reference in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate and self-defense, came to the city and took part in a gathering focused on learning, exchange of experiences and appreciation of the sport.
With a career that began in 1971, Eric Silver is one of the few Americans to have been awarded a black belt by Master Rickson Gracie. He is also a 7th dan black belt and Renshi Shihan in Wado Ryu karate, reflecting decades of dedication to discipline, technique and the development of people through martial arts.

Founder of Zanshin Dojo in 1992, Eric has taught in the United States, Brazil, Japan and Europe. His work combines the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and traditional karate, always with attention to fundamentals and details. For him, correct technique not only improves performance, but also contributes to longevity, efficiency and personal growth.

During the visit, the master was charmed by Cabreúva. He praised the city, said he loved the warmth of the children, was impressed by the project and also tasted the local cuisine. Eric stated that he intends to return to Brazil and will certainly include Cabreúva again on his itinerary.

Cabreúva MMA recebe Eric Silver, nome importante das artes marciais Mestre americano visitou o Projeto Cabreúva MMA, elogiou o trabalho com as crianças e destacou a força das artes marciais na formação dos alunos

Photos from Zanshin Dojo Nashville's post 06/16/2026

Thank you Felipinho Silva and everyone at Academia Impacto for the invitation to come and share my insight and experiences in jiu-jitsu. You have a great teacher in Professor Felipe and I look to working with you all again soon!

Photos from Zanshin Dojo Nashville's post 06/14/2026

I’m honored to have given the first oficial seminar at CABREUVAMMA in Cabreúva, São Paulo. Wonderful people and great work being done there by Paulo! Osu!🥋

06/13/2026

Come see me this week in Cabreúva, Barueri and São Paulo! 🥋 Venha me ver essa semana em Cabreúva, Barueri e São Paulo! Osu!!! 🇧🇷

06/11/2026

Good times with old friends! 🇧🇷🇺🇸🇮🇪

06/10/2026

Old friends and new. Jiu-Jitsu brings us together. 🇧🇷🇺🇸🇦🇷

Photos from Zanshin Dojo Nashville's post 06/05/2026

A wonderful sensei of mine said, we learn a lot of what we need to know, spending time and talking to our fellow martial artists and teachers, not just during the physical training.

06/02/2026

My body has been going hard for quite some time in martial arts and life in general. Today, thanks to Dr. Juliano from my shoulder is getting some new life today. These stem cells were harvested when my son was born and thanks to modern technology (and my wife and son), I can have some more fun. Osu! 🎉🥳💪🏼

06/02/2026

Back on the mat with my homies at Osu!!!

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1917 Church Street
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 3pm