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Full Throttle Fitness

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gainesville, Georgia

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 — 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 fullthrottlemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (678) 896-7846

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday 6–7 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 Full Throttle Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“Looking for discipline and focus for kids, they got it.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“If you are looking to train to compete, or just to get in shape, this is the place to do it.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They offer cardio kickboxing, karate, BJJ, MMA and personal training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether you want to learn how to fight, self defense or just cardio vascular conditioning, Full Throttle is the place for you!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Full Throttle Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“Kelly runs a fabulous gym and is very knowledgeable about the many different MMA styles.”

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🥊 Boxing 4 mentions

“Over the last few months, I trained with the owner, Kelly Leo, who worked on my boxing/kickboxing technique while also continuing a workout routine.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 6 mentions

“Summer of 2017, I started taking the Cardio Kickboxing class to get moving and reconnect with my martial arts practice from childhood.”

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🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“Kickboxing & cardio kickboxing Boxing Wresting Karate Person trainer Jui jits su”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Kelly is the best trainer around with a great coaching staff.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Such a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for a total kickboxing newbie like myself when I first started taking classes.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“Such a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for a total kickboxing newbie like myself when I first started taking classes.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Over the last few months, I trained with the owner, Kelly Leo, who worked on my boxing/kickboxing technique while also continuing a workout routine.”

great workout & conditioning 8 mentions

“Summer of 2017, I started taking the Cardio Kickboxing class to get moving and reconnect with my martial arts practice from childhood.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Looking for discipline and focus for kids, they got it.”

From the reviews

Great group to train with. Its very welcoming and feels like a family. Everyone is kinda joking and no meat head vibe which is awesome. Come in with a smile, let off some aggression, leave with a smile. Love the place and the atmosphere. Kelly Leo has a big heart for martial arts and his students and it shows.

★★★★★ — Mark, Nov 2017

Summer of 2017, I started taking the Cardio Kickboxing class to get moving and reconnect with my martial arts practice from childhood. Over the last few months, I trained with the owner, Kelly Leo, who worked on my boxing/kickboxing technique while also continuing a workout routine. I went from 205lbs to 184lbs.

★★★★★ — Zechariah, Jan 2018

Came for the workout (which is always great), left with a whole new set of awesome friends. Such a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for a total kickboxing newbie like myself when I first started taking classes.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Feb 2018

If you’re looking for an effective workout in a carefree and fun environment with instructors that actually take the time to teach you proper technique, Full Throttle Fitness is the place for you and your friends! One of my favorite discoveries in a Flowery Branch!

★★★★★ — Viktoria, Jan 2018

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Your first BJJ class at Full Throttle Fitness

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 Full Throttle Fitness

843 Main St SW, Gainesville, GA30501

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