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Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ball Ground, Georgia
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 (ages 5) — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cantonbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 880-2594
Hours
| Monday | 10–11:30 AM, 3:30–4:30 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10–11:30 AM, 6–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11:30 AM, 3:30–4:30 PM, 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10–11:30 AM, 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I also have seen several kids classes from the sidelines and I must say, they are some of the most technically sound kids I have ever seen!”
“As a woman it can be very intimidating but the owners wife was there & we had a great time.”
“Canton BJJ is an incredible gym with a clean, professional facility perfect for both hobbyists and competitors.”
“They have a midday Saturday open mat, so I dropped in after leaving the cemetery.”
“Layton, his instructors and students of all levels took me in and I’ve been progressing and learning every time I go.”
What members say
“I’ve had plenty of instruction in different fields throughout my life, however, Layton is the best coach I’ve ever had.”
“Layton, his instructors and students of all levels took me in and I’ve been progressing and learning every time I go.”
“I really appreciate gym owners like Layton that make positive contributions to the jiu jitsu community by being warm and welcoming and training killer students.”
“Professor Layton will learn your rolling style and introduce you to multiple techniques that will benefit your style.”
“Canton BJJ is an incredible gym with a clean, professional facility perfect for both hobbyists and competitors.”
“As a woman it can be very intimidating but the owners wife was there & we had a great time.”
From the reviews
I attended a funeral this morning in Macedonia, and @fightsports.cherokee is right around the corner. They have a midday Saturday open mat, so I dropped in after leaving the cemetery. I almost always have a gi in the car anyway:) I can’t say enough great things about this academy!
My son (now 12) has been going to Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for over four years. Coach Layton on his team does a fantastic job of pushing kids to be better and still have fun. He loves to go - still four years later. He has great self-confidence, and not to mention he is crazy strong!
If you are looking to try jiu jitsu or you just need a new jiu jitsu gym, Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the place! It has a family environment with all experience levels of men, women, boys and girls. Me and both of my sons have had a great time and have learned something every time we walk in the door!
Everyone that trains here is super friendly. Professor Layton is one of the most patient and best coaches I’ve ever had. Great vibes and an awesome place to learn “The Gentle Art”. I also recommend the striking class.
New to BJJ? Start at Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first BJJ class at Canton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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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