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GRACIE JIU-JITSU ATHENS at American Black Belt Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bogart, 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
- 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 athensjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 706-549-1671
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–2:30 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their curriculum is strategic and flows very well to give anyone the fundamental base needed to survive most common altercations.”
“The instructors' vibrant energy, professionalism, and patience with the kids are why our daughter always looks forward to coming back.”
“I am even going to pursue private lessons because he has enjoyed it so much.”
“It’s a safe, family friendly environment where you learn self defense and other tactics from incredibly knowledgeable and experienced instructors!”
“Everyone is encouraging and patient, which I find helpful since I’m brand new to Jiu Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“I visited SBG for a little which is an mma gym in the Athens area and they dont come close to this place for me.”
What members say
“I’ve felt welcome and comfortable every step of the way, from my first email interaction, through the generous trial period, and now as I’m about to test for my second stripe.”
“It’s a safe, family friendly environment where you learn self defense and other tactics from incredibly knowledgeable and experienced instructors!”
“All of the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and do a great job spending time with each student to ensure they understand the technique being taught that day.”
“If you're looking for a clean, fun, safe academy to train Jiu-Jitsu, I highly recommend Gracie Athens for both the kids and adult classes.”
“If you're looking for a clean, fun, safe academy to train Jiu-Jitsu, I highly recommend Gracie Athens for both the kids and adult classes.”
“Took the womens self defense class today.”
From the reviews
I love being a part of this place! It’s a safe, family friendly environment where you learn self defense and other tactics from incredibly knowledgeable and experienced instructors! Randy and Ryan have created an amazing place to train, learn and grow. From day 1 I was hooked!
My 8yo daughter and I both train here. It's a very welcoming environment. The instructors are great with the kids. Safety is always a concern as a parent and the instructors here do a fantastic job keeping the kid's class safe, while at the same time making it a lot of fun. The adult classes are also top notch.
I started training in November at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athens, and I wish I’d started sooner. I’ve felt welcome and comfortable every step of the way, from my first email interaction, through the generous trial period, and now as I’m about to test for my second stripe.
An excellent gym to train at. Couldn’t recommend more. Top tier gym. Moved from Athens and the training I have received here has set me up for success. The basic beginner program offered here was amazing for me starting out.
New to BJJ? Start at GRACIE JIU-JITSU ATHENS at American Black Belt Academy
GRACIE JIU-JITSU ATHENS at American Black Belt Academy 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 GRACIE JIU-JITSU ATHENS at American Black Belt Academy
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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