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Budo Tatami
5 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gainesville, Georgia
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 3–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule budotatamifc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (470) 693-9447
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Ismael is so patient with the children, but he is also fair, and teaches the students valuable lessons about discipline, respect, self control, and friendship.”
Other martial arts here
“Really great place to learn kick boxing, jiu jitsu, and stay in generally good shape.”
“Really great place to learn kick boxing, jiu jitsu, and stay in generally good shape.”
What members say
“Sensei Ismael is the best instructor I have worked with.”
“The environment is respectful, welcoming, and focused on discipline and development.”
“Whether you are new to martial arts or someone with lots of experience, there is instruction levels for everyone and this is a place where you’ll feel like family.”
“He has been taught many skilled techniques and maneuvers from his Sensei, whom is an outstanding teacher.”
“🙌🏾 Not only are the Adult classes phenomenal, but also the kids programs are great for kids to get into martial arts and learn skills as well as discipline.”
“🙌🏾 Not only are the Adult classes phenomenal, but also the kids programs are great for kids to get into martial arts and learn skills as well as discipline.”
From the reviews
Ismael is the best coach I have ever trained with! He truly cares about the principles of martial arts and how it leads to being a better individual on and off the mat. He has created an environment for the individual and for the family to feel comfortable and included.
Budo Tatami has a very clean and well laid out facility. Sensei Ismael is the best instructor I have worked with. The way he teaches the martial arts is a great workout and it’s fun.
I highly recommend Budo Tatami to anyone that is looking for Jiu-Jitsu classes. My son is seven years old and attends classes twice a week and loves them. He has been taught many skilled techniques and maneuvers from his Sensei, whom is an outstanding teacher.
Sensei Ismael is not only in a remarkable instructor and athlete but also an incredible father, friend and husband. He has dedicated his entire life to martial arts and he has become an inspiration for our kids and our entire family.
Your first BJJ class at Budo Tatami
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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