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Gracie Barra South Forsyth
4.7 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cumming, Georgia
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gbsouthforsyth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (470) 326-6228
Hours
| Monday | 12 AM–2 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–9:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 11 PM–12 AM |
The classes they run
“The environment here is welcoming, safe, and focused on helping everyone grow, from the kids’ program to the adult classes.”
“As a woman and a minority, it means a lot to find a space that’s truly diverse — not just in its students but also in its instructors.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, and the atmosphere is welcoming for all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I put my son in to the jit jitsu program at 5, and he started the boxing program as well when he turned 6.”
“Gracie Barra South Forsyth is an amazing Jiu Jitsu/Kickboxing facility.”
What members say
“This gym has great coaches who push you to better yourself.”
“The environment here is welcoming, safe, and focused on helping everyone grow, from the kids’ program to the adult classes.”
“Coach Maria and Coach Audrey were supportive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable while teaching useful techniques.”
“Coach Maria and Coach Audrey were supportive, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable while teaching useful techniques.”
“My sons love this place and the coaches are professional and friendly.”
“Even if you don’t want your child to compete this is still a great opportunity for them to learn self defense.”
From the reviews
This gym has great coaches who push you to better yourself. They never give up on you and do their best to make you feel welcome/comfortable. I have always enjoyed my time at Gracie Barra South Forsyth. I would recommend checking it out! I really like that there is a diverse mixture of people to meet and practice with.
I can’t say enough amazing things about this place! I’ve trained prior in the past when I was younger and the gym Ivan and Amit has built is amazing! All the coaches truly care about you getting better and understanding the techniques! I’ve been training since this past February and it’s truly addictive!!
When your daughter refers to Gracie Barra as her “second home” you know you’ve found an amazing place! The instructors are incredible! They teach to the group and the individual at the same time. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to watch her classes. They’ve welcomed me into the fold as well.
I have two daughters and signed them up for the class because I wanted them to be able to protect themselves. I had no idea how much they would love Jujitsu but now they love it so much! Every time on the way back home, they are so excited and proud of themselves.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra South Forsyth
Gracie Barra South Forsyth 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 Gracie Barra South Forsyth
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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