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Motivate Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 170 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monroe, 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 (ages 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule motivatemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (706) 352-1195
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 1–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a safe environment for your children to learn a new skill and run off some of that energy!”
“I first attended Motivate when my husband signed me up for their free women's self-defense event, which was very informative.”
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What members say
“The staff is fantastic and amazing and super supportive of the kids and always showing them how to be better!”
“The instructors are fantastic—friendly, patient, and truly great with kids.”
“Our 10 year old son has just graduated to his yellow belt and in our short time here, we can see his confidence and self-esteem growing with every class.”
From the reviews
My two kids just started, have been to two classes and absolutely love it. It’s their favorite part of the week. Bri is amazing and goes out of her way to accommodate your needs. All the couches are very outgoing and really understand what they are teaching.
I love Martal arts especially TaeKwondo! I have been going to Motivate Martial Arts for two and a half years now and I love it! I have made so many new friends, and I really like the instructors! They will help you with anything you need help with!
We were referred to this studio by a friend. And since my so. Started he has absolutely loved it and enjoys his classes. The instructors are really good about making sure that all students understand the techniques and how to properly execute them. Everyone is so friendly and easy to communicate with.
Our family loves this place! I first attended Motivate when my husband signed me up for their free women's self-defense event, which was very informative. Then, we tried out their summer weekday program for our 6 year old son, which was reasonably priced (and we compared several options) and it was a great success, so…
New to BJJ? Start at Motivate Martial Arts
Motivate Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Motivate Martial Arts
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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