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Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Atlanta, Georgia

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
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  • Website & schedule apexbjjatlanta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 470-201-6882

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 am, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30–7:30 am, 6:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 6:30–7:30 am, 6:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The best jiu jitsu gym in Atlanta Elliot is extremely kind and I feel like I fully understood the techniques I will be back for the self defense class”

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🌱 Beginners

“Brand new gym very clean.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Friendly, welcoming and awesome gym with excellent coaches who will take the time to make sure you are the best athlete that you can be - regardless of skill level.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Friendly, welcoming and awesome gym with excellent coaches who will take the time to make sure you are the best athlete that you can be - regardless of skill level.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Friendly, welcoming and awesome gym with excellent coaches who will take the time to make sure you are the best athlete that you can be - regardless of skill level.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The best jiu jitsu gym in Atlanta Elliot is extremely kind and I feel like I fully understood the techniques I will be back for the self defense class”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Clean environment and high level coaching from one of the best in the world!”

From the reviews

Apex Jiu-Jitsu is a very welcoming and fun training environment. Owen is always teaching the latest meta in the sport, so its definitely worth stopping by. His ecological style of teaching allows students to learn in a fun way by practicing techniques through games.

★★★★★ — Nina, Nov 2025

I’ll definitely be back for the self-defense class. Elliot was incredibly kind and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. His teaching style was clear and easy to follow, which helped me fully understand the techniques we practiced.

★★★★★ — Layla, Jun 2026

Friendly, welcoming and awesome gym with excellent coaches who will take the time to make sure you are the best athlete that you can be - regardless of skill level.

★★★★★ — Robert, Jun 2026

The best jiu jitsu gym in Atlanta Elliot is extremely kind and I feel like I fully understood the techniques I will be back for the self defense class

★★★★★ — Aliyah, Jun 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta

Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Apex Jiu-Jitsu Atlanta

3365 W Hospital Ave # H, Atlanta, GA30341

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