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Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Snellville, Georgia
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (404) 455-2589
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–9 AM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 5–7 PM |
The classes they run
“We’ve got four kids in Helix Jiujitsu, and every single one of them loves it.”
“The amount of Gi/NoGi classes is very equal/fair and perfect for getting both types of training in.”
“Dropped in for an open mat for the first time, and this place is excellent.”
“These kids are learning serious self defense, and quickly grasping these concepts at a young age.”
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this place makes you feel welcome.”
Other martial arts here
“This is the perfect compliment to her precious karate classes.”
What members say
“Fantastic gym with an amazing instructor and great group of humans training here!”
“The atmosphere and ambiance he creates is one that is both welcoming and inviting.”
“The atmosphere and ambiance he creates is one that is both welcoming and inviting.”
“I highly recommend stopping by to introduce yourself and seeing their new and clean facility.”
“) Check out Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu if you are looking to learn Jiu Jitsu, lose weight, gain confidence and make friends.”
From the reviews
Justin was one of my first black belts that I ranked. He is an amazing jiujitsu student, instructor and person.! His facility at Helix BJJ is top notch. His academy is full of humble and technical students. If he is near you and your looking for an amazing Jiu-Jitsu academy then you found your spot!
Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great academy. Justin is a phenomenal instructor. His knowledge base is huge. If you are starting new or trained before you need to stop in you won't be disappointed. Update:still one of the best places!
Helix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is AMAZING. Justin and Brandon are not only FANTASTIC instructors, they are great human beings. If you even have any interest in learning jiu jitsu please stop by and check it out.
I have been stoping by Helix for a couple weeks now and all I can say is I love the place. Great compitition, great people, and top notch BJJ. Justin Parsons is running a stellar program that has attracted high level compteitors from all over the area to frequent th egym. I highly recomend cheching it out!
New to BJJ? Start at Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Helix 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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