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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newnan, 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
- 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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 gracienewnan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 470-215-1235
Hours
| Monday | 9:45 am–12 pm, 3:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 3:45–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:45 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend anyone who wants to put their children in any type of martial arts to put them in jiu-jitsu, because it actually teaches them life skills!”
“The passion, intelligence, and demeanor of each instructor are so welcoming; as a woman, I have never felt more safe or supported.”
“I had done Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido as a teenager, but I can’t say I ever truly felt confident in my ability to protect myself or get out of danger.”
“I’ve been consistently taking three classes a week, and due to my busy schedule, private lessons worked best for me.”
“I had done Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido as a teenager, but I can’t say I ever truly felt confident in my ability to protect myself or get out of danger.”
“Highly recommend for anyone from kids and adults at all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“I have no real martial arts experience to speak of other than some time I spent in Karate as a kid about 20 years ago.”
What members say
“Coach Alex has been an incredible instructor—his teaching style, attention to detail, and emphasis on understanding the "why" behind each move made all the difference.”
“The passion, intelligence, and demeanor of each instructor are so welcoming; as a woman, I have never felt more safe or supported.”
“The passion, intelligence, and demeanor of each instructor are so welcoming; as a woman, I have never felt more safe or supported.”
“Coach Alex has been an incredible instructor—his teaching style, attention to detail, and emphasis on understanding the "why" behind each move made all the difference.”
“I’ve been doing Martial Arts for over 40 years and hold high rank in 2 systems but, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is by far one of the best systems.”
“The passion, intelligence, and demeanor of each instructor are so welcoming; as a woman, I have never felt more safe or supported.”
From the reviews
I'm a man in my 50s, and a recent event inspired me to finally learn how to defend myself. I had done Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido as a teenager, but I can’t say I ever truly felt confident in my ability to protect myself or get out of danger. About five and a half months ago, I began training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
I wish I could rate higher than 5 stars. I’m not athletic and I’m overweight. I have no real martial arts experience to speak of other than some time I spent in Karate as a kid about 20 years ago. As such, I was terrified to try Jiu Jitsu and really didn’t know what to expect.
I have both my 4yo and 9yo boys in classes 3 days a week here for about 9 months. Coach Alex and Ashlynn are amazing. They do such a good job pacing the classes to keep the kids engage. Even some small but very clever tricks like playing Simon Says after initial exercises - helps the kids focus in on whats being said.
I went for a trial class and the instructor Alex is awesome. He is very engaging and really wants everyone to give it their all and appreciate the art. I would recommend it for anyone even if you think it might not be for you just give it a try! He even says if it’s not for you it’s ok no pressure.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Newnan 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 Jiu-Jitsu Newnan
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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