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Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Snellville, Georgia

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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  • 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

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 Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“We’ve got four kids in Helix Jiujitsu, and every single one of them loves it.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“The amount of Gi/NoGi classes is very equal/fair and perfect for getting both types of training in.”

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🔓 Open Mat 2 mentions

“Dropped in for an open mat for the first time, and this place is excellent.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“These kids are learning serious self defense, and quickly grasping these concepts at a young age.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this place makes you feel welcome.”

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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 Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🎽 Karate

“This is the perfect compliment to her precious karate classes.”

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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 52 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 8 mentions

“Fantastic gym with an amazing instructor and great group of humans training here!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The atmosphere and ambiance he creates is one that is both welcoming and inviting.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“The atmosphere and ambiance he creates is one that is both welcoming and inviting.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“I highly recommend stopping by to introduce yourself and seeing their new and clean facility.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“) 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!

★★★★★ — Paul, Jul 2022

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!

★★★★★ — William, Jan 2023

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.

★★★★★ — Jordan, Mar 2018

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!

★★★★★ — Landon, Mar 2021

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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.

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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.

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 Helix Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

2073 Westside Ct A, Snellville, GA30078

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