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Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA

4.7 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newnan, Georgia

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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 — 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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule independentmmafitness-newnan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (404) 547-7262

Hours

Monday 6–11 AM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Wednesday 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Thursday 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Friday 6–11 AM, 4–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“It’s a class full of kids, but they all get plenty of individual attention and instruction.”

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🩳 No-Gi 4 mentions

“A couple weeks back I popped in to take the 6 am no gi class.”

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🥋 Gi 3 mentions

“A couple weeks back I popped in to take the 6 am no gi class.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I joined their new fitness center to do personal training and functional fitness classes with Coach Stanfred.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“As a beginner, the atmosphere in both the morning and evening classes was extremely welcoming!”

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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 Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“I attend the boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ classes, which are structured with teaching and drills in the beginning and practice/rolling at the end.”

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🏟️ MMA 4 mentions

“Independent MMA has been very welcoming and supportive as my gamer son tries something active and challenging.”

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🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“I attend the boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ classes, which are structured with teaching and drills in the beginning and practice/rolling at the end.”

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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 64 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“And everyone is patient and willing to really help you learn, and the best coaches!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“Independent MMA has been very welcoming and supportive as my gamer son tries something active and challenging.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“Independent MMA has been very welcoming and supportive as my gamer son tries something active and challenging.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“They make sure to spend one on one time with each kid to make sure they understand the techniques.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Thank you Jeremy Poole for kicking my butt in the Cardio Kicking Boxing class today!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Let them show you what you are capable of, increase your self-confidence, and get in shape.”

From the reviews

This is an amazing gym. Very friendly and great coaches. Everybody here is like family and you can't find better training anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Jaggs12, Apr 2016

Wonderful staff and knowledgeable instructors will help you break past mental and physical plateaus and barriers with methods proven to get results in both fitness, skill level, and self defense. Let them show you what you are capable of, increase your self-confidence, and get in shape.

★★★★★ — Alan, Jul 2018

A couple weeks back I popped in to take the 6 am no gi class. Today I took the 6 am gi class. This place is all the right reasons to train Jiu jitsu! The instructors Chris and Tim do a great job of creating an environment where all are welcome.

★★★★★ — Infamousone, May 2022

I signed my two boys up for bjj class here. They have been going for about a month now and it’s truly been great. They are new to learning this and it can be intimidating. One of the coaches Brian has been amazing. Gets down to their level and teaches them with patience, even when having a big class.

★★★★★ — Cody, Apr 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA

Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA 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 Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA

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 Independent MMA & Fitness of Newnan, GA

40 Greenway Ct, Newnan, GA30265

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