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McCleary Jiu-Jitsu Camden

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Marys, Georgia

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule mcclearyjjcamden.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 912-577-8552

Hours

Monday 3:45–7:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7 pm
Wednesday 5:30–6:30 am, 3:45–5:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–12 pm, 4:30–7 pm
Friday 6:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9–10 am
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 McCleary Jiu-Jitsu Camden, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 13 mentions

“They offer high level technical instruction in jiujitsu for all ages; children, teens, adults, even older people.”

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Teens BJJ

“They offer high level technical instruction in jiujitsu for all ages; children, teens, adults, even older people.”

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🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“The pro shop also has everything you need for submission grappling form rashguards to gis.”

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🥋 Gi

“Whether you’re interested in Gi or No Gi jiu jitsu, this place has you covered.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They also offer private instructionals and personal training for fitness in general.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Solid blend of instruction and open mat.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Our kids have been involved with the kids' program and self-defense programs as well.”

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

🤸 Wrestling

“They took my wrestling background and helped me apply it to bjj.”

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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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Awesome gym, Sean and Mary are amazing instructors with tons of grappling experience.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The coaches, Sean and Mary provide a welcoming, safe and accepting environment for every single person that walks through the door.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“My family and I first met the McCleary’s during our time at Devine Jiu Jitsu in Brunswick and have been with them since they laid the ground work here in St.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I love the teammates and instructions to learn proper techniques in jui-jitsu.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“They do a great job of providing a clean and safe facility for everyone who comes to train.”

From the reviews

There are not enough extraordinary words in the dictionary to describe what Sean and Mary have built here in Camden County. My family and I first met the McCleary’s during our time at Devine Jiu Jitsu in Brunswick and have been with them since they laid the ground work here in St. Marys.

★★★★★ — Greg, Apr 2022

We have been coming for almost 2 years now and love both of the black belt coaches. I love the teammates and instructions to learn proper techniques in jui-jitsu. I also enjoy our strength and conditioning classes by the licensed trainer, who is a lady black belt. There is a ladies only program, which is hard to find.

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2023

I had an amazing night dropping in at McCleary Jiu-jitsu! Sean and Mary were incredibly welcoming to me and allowed me to join in training with no issues. The technique taught was incredibly detailed and useful. The team of athletes at McCleary gave me very hard-fought rounds during sparring.

★★★★★ — C, Aug 2024

McCleary Jiu-Jitsu is a great gym with a lot of really great people. Sean and Mary are extremely knowledgeable and break things down in an easy digestible way to help you progress in your skills.

★★★★★ — Jake, Jan 2025

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Your first BJJ class at McCleary Jiu-Jitsu Camden

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 McCleary Jiu-Jitsu Camden

4515 GA-40 c, St Marys, GA31558

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