About Us
Welcome to Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco!
Located in the heart of Lebanon, Tennessee, Profectus is a thriving Jiu-Jitsu community where people of all ages and experience levels train, grow, and succeed together. Founded by Professor Jeff Spain Jr., who began teaching in the area in 2015, the school has expanded to offer a welcoming, modern training space with programs designed for both adults and kids.
Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or aiming to compete at higher levels, Profectus offers structured classes that build confidence, discipline, and real-world self-defense skills. Kids classes focus on balance, coordination, and a growth mindset in a positive, fun environment, while adult training caters to individual goals—from fitness and self-defense to technical mastery and competition. At Profectus, you’re not just joining a gym—you’re becoming part of a supportive team that pushes you to improve both on and off the mat.
Jeff spain jr.
Jeff Spain Jr. is the owner and head coach of Profectus Jiu-Jitsu Wilco, with over 10 years of experience teaching and running a successful academy. With a background in MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, Jeff is an IBJJF medalist who has also coached multiple IBJJF Open gold-medal competitors. While he values strong technique and hard work, Jeff’s true focus is building a family-first, values-driven community where students of all ages feel supported, challenged, and welcomed. Outside the gym, he enjoys playing guitar and raising his two sons—who train on the mats alongside him and help shape the heart of the academy.
Our kids program is open to children ages 3 and up. Kids are divided in age-appropriate groups, unique to each location. Classes are designed to help our students develop balance, reflexiveness, flexibility, and coordination. Our program promotes self-esteem/confidence, discipline, growth mindset development and compassion. Rather than having to rely on their size or strength, our students learn to use leverage and technique. Classes are taught in a positive and fun environment to encourage students to enjoy learning the art, as well as the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. While we never push or force students to compete, it is absolutely encouraged and nourished when the child themselves show interest!
Kids Class - Fun for Everyone
Gia - I Love Jiu Jitsu
Chris - A Community
Lisa - It's Empowering
Jason - All About Culture
Our classes have been carefully designed to push you each day to measurable goals while teaching you how to train safely for the long term. Through our, unique, immersion approach and exposure to all levels of training partners early on, you will have the opportunity to grow at your own pace while being carefully pushed and encouraged by your new friends on the mat.
Our adult program is open to students of all experience levels and interests. Our classes range from beginner to advanced, offering students the option to train according to their own personal goals. Whether it's to learn self-defense skills, lead a healthier lifestyle, hone technical skills, or compete at the world level, our adult program is designed to help students achieve their goals at their desired pace. Read about our classes below.