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Atlantic MMA, Inc.
4.9 ★★★★★ 198 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hickory, North Carolina
MMA, boxing, jujitsu and kickboxing classes are offered at this family-friendly gym for all ages and genders.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule atlanticmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (828) 855-9151
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“It’s got that family feel and I truly look forward too getting too know everyone better and watching my son grow & improve in the sport.”
“Martial arts can be a huge game changer for a troubled teen.”
“At the end of classes I have too drag him and his little sister out of there because staff is playing with them teaching one on one.”
“It's so easy to jump in even with no experience, as they provide most of the equipment and everything you need to take the lesson.”
Other martial arts here
“Tried Muay Thai and BJJ, and I loved every minute.”
“First class at Atlantic MMA and already looking forward to the next!”
“Came from the boxing class trembling from adrenaline, excitement, tired and drenched in sweat and feeling great.”
“They enjoy the mixed martial arts kickboxing and boxing.”
What members say
“It's so easy to jump in even with no experience, as they provide most of the equipment and everything you need to take the lesson.”
“It’s got that family feel and I truly look forward too getting too know everyone better and watching my son grow & improve in the sport.”
“The instructors are fantastic, breaking down every technique slowly and they work with everyone to make sure everyone can keep up.”
“They were willing too work with me so we could make it affordable and you can tell he really cares about his customers.”
“It’s already helping his confidence and trying to be more respectful & kind.”
From the reviews
I really enjoyed my time here. I had some grappling experience but focus on building striking skills. The coaches here are amazing and are great teachers. They were very attentive and gave tailored feedback. I paid 169 on a monthly payment for MMA classes 2x a week.
My son had an amazing experience during his first boxing class. We highly recommend!
My 13 year old son just started but so far we are loving the atmosphere. At the end of classes I have too drag him and his little sister out of there because staff is playing with them teaching one on one.
The atmosphere is amazing, it's full of people who are all training for different reasons but nobody holds themselves above anyone else. The instructors are fantastic, breaking down every technique slowly and they work with everyone to make sure everyone can keep up.
New to BJJ? Start at Atlantic MMA, Inc.
Atlantic MMA, Inc. comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.
Your first BJJ class at Atlantic MMA, Inc.
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.
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