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Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Norcross, 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
- 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
- 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 nucleusbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (678) 267-6245
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Started back in March with my kids and I wish I had done it sooner.”
“I was able to join for one NoGi class while I was in town visiting my family and if I lived in this area, I would certainly love to sign up here.”
“Highly recommend it for anyone interested in no-gi and gi jiu-jitsu!”
“Chris Jones is a top notch BJJ teacher and competitor.”
“There are plenty of tough training partners for more experienced BJJers and plenty of structure and guidance for beginners.”
Other martial arts here
“Chris is very knowledgeable in jiu-jitsu and wrestling, and provides a solid Jiu-Jitsu curriculum in a safe, fun atmosphere.”
What members say
“Chris is a highly experienced and knowledgeable professor with excellent teaching skills.”
“Chris the owner is a super friendly and welcoming as well as a very technical instructor.”
“I was able to join for one NoGi class while I was in town visiting my family and if I lived in this area, I would certainly love to sign up here.”
“For the class I joined, we practiced light rolls into learning new techniques, practicing with our partner, and then rolling with different partners at 6 minute intervals.”
“Early in the morning I pulled up to a nice, clean gym, and everyone there made me feel very welcome.”
From the reviews
I recently had the opportunity to drop in for a class while traveling, and the experience was outstanding. Chris, the owner, was exceptionally responsive over email, thoroughly answering all my questions and ensuring I had all the information needed for my visit.
Chris Jones is a top notch BJJ teacher and competitor. His ability to explain, demonstrate, and refine techniques he is teaching makes learning easy and effective under his tutelage. Chris is dedicated to helping everyone improve at their place and level.
Chris is a very competitive and knowledgeable Jiu Jitsu practitioner under Professor Paul Creighton. He’s been grappling for years and has an excellent demeanor for teaching and applying Jiu Jitsu techniques. I very much enjoy our rolls and learn from each and every one of them.
If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a great environment with an awesome teacher, Chris at Nucleus is it! Chris has a huge passion for BJJ and teaching, he is able to break down moves so you not only learn, but remember when rolling as well.
New to BJJ? Start at Nucleus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nucleus 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.
Your first BJJ class at Nucleus 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.
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