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Higher Performance Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Thomasville, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule higherperformancejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 954-494-1996
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“My children train here as well as myself and we always enjoy our time on the mat.”
“I highly suggest this place for anyone looking to learn self defense, lose weight, or anyone looking to get their children into martial arts!”
What members say
“Coach Josh Harper is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient instructor! His establishment is a great place to train for the whole family.”
“Being a beginner is always difficult, but the welcoming teammates and patient instruction make that much easier.”
“If you want to learn legitimate grappling in a family friendly positive environment this is your place!”
From the reviews
If you're looking to get into martial arts, this is definitely the place to go. Josh is very patient with those like me who are a little slower to catch on and he teaches in a way that's understandable. This class is something I look forward to each week because they're like a family. It's structured, but we have fun.
Great group of individuals who come together to learn jiu jitsu and leave with so much more. My children train here as well as myself and we always enjoy our time on the mat. I highly suggest this place for anyone looking to learn self defense, lose weight, or anyone looking to get their children into martial arts!
Coach Josh Harper is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient instructor! His establishment is a great place to train for the whole family. The Higher Performance Jiu Jitsu "family" is welcoming to all who are interested. The atmosphere is very "chill" which results in lots of laughter and friendships!
I can't say enough about how great this place is. Everyone I've met there is incredibly positive and supportive. Being a beginner is always difficult, but the welcoming teammates and patient instruction make that much easier.
Your first BJJ class at Higher Performance 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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